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BR1600CD Version 2 Recorder
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Boss BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio
The BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio is the first BOSS studio with eight XLR inputs for recording eight tracks simultaneously. This affordable 16-track recorder comes loaded with specialized effects for guitars and vocals—including COSM® Overdrive/Distortion, Amp Modelling and a new Vocal Tool Box—plus a 40GB hard drive, CD-R/RW drive and USB port. It’s the perfect way to record your band.
- 16-track (256 V-Track) digital studio with 40GB hard drive and CD-R/RW drive
- Record all 8 XLR inputs simultaneously—ideal for tracking live performances
- Powerful onboard effects including COSM modelling for guitar, bass and vocals
- New Vocal Tool Box with auto pitch correction and Harmony Sequence function
- 16 individual Track EQs, plus 8 dedicated compressors
- Mastering Tool Kit with multi-band compression for loud and punchy CDs
- Create backing tracks quickly via independent Drum/Bass and Loop Phrase tracks
- V-LINK video control*, plus USB port for easy data exchange
This Is the Boss BR-1600CD Version 2, also known as the Boss BR1600CD V2 or Boss BR-1600 CD, Boss 1600, Boss BR1600 VII, Boss BR1600CD V2. BR1600.
Features & Specification
BOSS’s BR-1600CD 16-track recorder, the most popular and full-featured portable 16-track on the market, expands with a Version 2 upgrade. Already powerful with its eight XLR inputs for simultaneous recording, pro-grade effects, and backing tracks, the BR-1600CD with Version 2 upgrade (free for all previous BR-1600 units) improves and adds to the existing effects, including COSM® bass amp models from the GT-6B, enhanced vocal tools, MIDI sync capability, and more. Also new to Version 2 — the BR-1600CD can read BR-1200CD/1180CD song data, no conversion process necessary.
Version 2 software includes the following updated features
Tracks Track: 16
V-Track: 256 (16 V-Tracks per each Track)
* Up to 8 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 16 tracks can be played back simultaneously.
Maximum Useful Capacity / Recording Time Internal Hard Disk: 40 G bytes / Recording Time; 120 hours (conversion in one track)
* The recording times shown above are approximate. Times may vary depending on the number of songs and size of imported loop phrase that were created.
* The recording time s shown are the total for all tracks used. Therefore, if each of the sixteen tracks contain an equal amount of data, the length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/16 of the time shown.
Signal Processing AD Conversion:24 bit, AF Method (Guitar/Bass), 24 bit, △Σ Modulation (VOCAL, MULTI-TRACK, STEREO TRACKS)
DA Conversion: 24 bit, △Σ Modulation
Internal Processing: 24 bit (digital mixer section)
Recording Data:16 bit linear
Sample Rate 44.1 kHz
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1/-3 dB)
Total Distortion 0.02 % or less (INPUT SENS: Centre, 1 kHz at nominal output level)
Nominal Input Level (Variable) GUITAR/BASS jack: -10 dBu
MIC 1-8 jacks (XLR): -40 dBu
INPUT 1-8 jacks: -10 dBu
Input Impedance GUITAR/BASS jack: 1 M ohms
MIC 1-8 jacks (XLR): 12.5 k ohms (HOT-COLD), 6.5 k ohms (HOT-GND, COLD-GND)
INPUT 1-8 jacks: 22 k ohms
Nominal Output Level LINE OUT jack:-10 dBu
Output Impedance LINE OUT jack: 2 k ohms
PHONES 1, 2 jack: 100 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance LINE OUT jack: 20 k ohms or greater
PHONES 1, 2 jack: 8 to 50 ohms
Residual Noise Level LINE OUT jack: -90 dBu or less (INPUT SELECT: GUITAR/BASS, input terminated with 1 k ohms, INPUT SENS: Centre, IHF-A, typ.)
Interface DIGITAL IN: S/PDIF 16-24 bit (coaxial type)
DIGITAL OUT: S/PDIF 16-24 bit (coaxial type)
USB connecter (B type)
Display 130 x 36 mm (Backlit LCD)
Connectors MIDI IN connector
MIDI OUT connector
USB connector
DIGITAL IN connector (coaxial type)
DIGITAL OUT connector (coaxial type)
FOOT SW jack (1/4 inch phone type)
EXP PEDAL jack (Stereo 1/4” phone type)
LINE OUT jacks (RCA Phono type)
INPUT 1-8 jacks (unbalanced, 1/4” phone type)
MIC 1-8 jacks(XLR balanced)
PHONES 1 jack (Stereo 1/4” phone type)
PHONES 2 jack (Stereo 1/4” phone type)
GUITAR/BASS jack (1/4” phone type)
Power Supply DC 12 V; AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-7U)
Power Consumption 3 A
Accessories AC Adaptor: PSB-7U
Owner's Manual
Effect Patch List
DISCRETE DRUMS (CD-ROM)
Size and Weight ( excl. AC Adaptor )
Width 494 mm 19-1/2 inches
Depth 339 mm 13-3/8 inches
Height 99 mm 3-15/16 inches
Weight 4.9 kg 10 lbs. 13 oz.
Version 2 software includes the following updated features
- COSM Models added (derived from BOSS’s GT-6B)
- Enhanced Vocal Tool Box for better vocals and backings
- MIDI Slave capable for control from external MIDI devices
- BR-1180CD/1200CD data compatible
Tracks Track: 16
V-Track: 256 (16 V-Tracks per each Track)
* Up to 8 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 16 tracks can be played back simultaneously.
Maximum Useful Capacity / Recording Time Internal Hard Disk: 40 G bytes / Recording Time; 120 hours (conversion in one track)
* The recording times shown above are approximate. Times may vary depending on the number of songs and size of imported loop phrase that were created.
* The recording time s shown are the total for all tracks used. Therefore, if each of the sixteen tracks contain an equal amount of data, the length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/16 of the time shown.
Signal Processing AD Conversion:24 bit, AF Method (Guitar/Bass), 24 bit, △Σ Modulation (VOCAL, MULTI-TRACK, STEREO TRACKS)
DA Conversion: 24 bit, △Σ Modulation
Internal Processing: 24 bit (digital mixer section)
Recording Data:16 bit linear
Sample Rate 44.1 kHz
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+1/-3 dB)
Total Distortion 0.02 % or less (INPUT SENS: Centre, 1 kHz at nominal output level)
Nominal Input Level (Variable) GUITAR/BASS jack: -10 dBu
MIC 1-8 jacks (XLR): -40 dBu
INPUT 1-8 jacks: -10 dBu
Input Impedance GUITAR/BASS jack: 1 M ohms
MIC 1-8 jacks (XLR): 12.5 k ohms (HOT-COLD), 6.5 k ohms (HOT-GND, COLD-GND)
INPUT 1-8 jacks: 22 k ohms
Nominal Output Level LINE OUT jack:-10 dBu
Output Impedance LINE OUT jack: 2 k ohms
PHONES 1, 2 jack: 100 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance LINE OUT jack: 20 k ohms or greater
PHONES 1, 2 jack: 8 to 50 ohms
Residual Noise Level LINE OUT jack: -90 dBu or less (INPUT SELECT: GUITAR/BASS, input terminated with 1 k ohms, INPUT SENS: Centre, IHF-A, typ.)
Interface DIGITAL IN: S/PDIF 16-24 bit (coaxial type)
DIGITAL OUT: S/PDIF 16-24 bit (coaxial type)
USB connecter (B type)
Display 130 x 36 mm (Backlit LCD)
Connectors MIDI IN connector
MIDI OUT connector
USB connector
DIGITAL IN connector (coaxial type)
DIGITAL OUT connector (coaxial type)
FOOT SW jack (1/4 inch phone type)
EXP PEDAL jack (Stereo 1/4” phone type)
LINE OUT jacks (RCA Phono type)
INPUT 1-8 jacks (unbalanced, 1/4” phone type)
MIC 1-8 jacks(XLR balanced)
PHONES 1 jack (Stereo 1/4” phone type)
PHONES 2 jack (Stereo 1/4” phone type)
GUITAR/BASS jack (1/4” phone type)
Power Supply DC 12 V; AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-7U)
Power Consumption 3 A
Accessories AC Adaptor: PSB-7U
Owner's Manual
Effect Patch List
DISCRETE DRUMS (CD-ROM)
Size and Weight ( excl. AC Adaptor )
Width 494 mm 19-1/2 inches
Depth 339 mm 13-3/8 inches
Height 99 mm 3-15/16 inches
Weight 4.9 kg 10 lbs. 13 oz.


