Three Hours of Stereo Recording in a Stompbox

Marathon Looping

The RC-3 provides three hours of stereo recording capacity direct to internal memory. Now you can record long phrases without worrying about memory. 99 memory locations let you save as many phrases or ideas as you can create. Guitarists who want to incorporate external stereo effects devices will appreciate the true stereo I/O on the RC-3.

• Compact and powerful stereo stompbox looper
• Massive internal memory with up to three hours of stereo recording time
• 99 onboard memories for storing loops
• USB 2.0 port allows you to connect to a PC and import/export WAV audio
• Rhythm guide with real drums
• Runs on a single 9-volt battery or optional AC power supply
• BOSS five-year warranty

Auto Record

The Auto Recording feature starts recording the moment you begin playing your guitar, or as soon as you start a connected audio player. Count-In mode gives you one-bar of rhythm before recording starts. You can Undo/Redo as you go. The sky’s the limit with three hours of recording time!

Rhythm Guide

To keep your loops tight and in time, you can play along with one of the basic rhythm patterns in the RC-3’s onboard library as you record. Ten types of rhythm types are provided, including Rock, Pop, Funk, Shuffle, R&B, and Latin. A dedicated knob lets you adjust the volume of the rhythm, and you can set the tempo via tap tempo. You can also specify the time signature. When you save a phrase, the rhythm type and time signature will also be saved.

USB Connectivity

You can connect the RC-3 to your computer via a standard USB cable, and back up your RC-3 recordings to your computer for safekeeping. You can also load WAV files from your computer directly into the RC-3. The RC-3 accepts 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV files of up to 1.7GB in size.

AUX Input

In addition to recording your guitar or bass performances and turning them into playable loops, you can also record other external stereo audio sources via the RC-3’s AUX IN. Sound from a digital-audio player connected to the AUX input, for example, can easily be recorded and made into a loop.

• Nominal Input LevelINPUT: -20 dBu
  
• AUX IN: -10 dBuInput ImpedanceINPUT: 1 M ohm
  
• AUX IN: 22 k ohmsNominal Output Level-20 dBuOutput Impedance1 k ohmRecommended Load Impedance10 k ohms or greaterRecording/PlaybackMaximum Recording Time: Approximately 3 hours
  
• Maximum Phrase Memory: 99 phrases
  
• Number of tracks: 1
  
• Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo)Rhythm TypeHi-Hat, KickUSB InterfaceHi-Speed USB mass storage device classControlsPedal switch
  
• LOOP OUTPUT knob
  
• RHYTHM OUTPUT knob
  
• DOWN button
  
• UP button
  
• WRITE button
  
• RHYTHM ON/OFF button
  
• TAP TEMPO buttonIndicatorsREC, PLAY (DUB) indicatorDisplay7 segments, 2 characters (LED)ConnectorsINPUT A Jack: 1/4" phone type
  
• INPUT B Jack: 1/4" phone type
  
• AUX IN Jack: Stereo miniature phone type
  
• OUTPUT A Jack: 1/4" phone type
  
• OUTPUT B Jack: 1/4" phone type
  
• STOP/MEMORY SHIFT Jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
  
• USB Connector
  
• DC IN Jack (DC 9 V)Power SupplyDC 9 V: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
  
• AC Adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
  
• * Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.Current Draw70 mA (DC 9 V)Expected battery life under continuous useAlkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61): Approx. 3 hours
  
• These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.Included AccessoriesOwner's Manual
  
• Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
  
• Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61): already installed in unitOptions (sold separately)AC Adaptor (PSA series)
  
• Footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6)Size and WeightWidth73 mm
  
• 2-7/8 inchesDepth129 mm
  
• 5-1/8 inchesHeight59 mm
  
• 2-3/8 inchesWeight450 g1 lbs.In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.