The Boss RC-5 is a pedalboard essential for maximizing looping capabilities. Record audio in pristine 32-bit quality, effortlessly adjust parameters, and monitor loop status with the illuminated LCD. Expand functionality with the control jack and TRS MIDI I/O. With over 50 rhythms, 13 hours of stereo recording, 99 phrase memories, and additional features, the compact RC-5 offers an extensive musical toolkit at your disposal.
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
AD/DA Conversion
32 bits
Processing
32-bit floating point
Recording/Playback
Number of Track: 1
Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo)
Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx.13 hours (total of All memories)
Rhythm Type
57 Patterns x 2 Variations
Rhythm Kit
7 types
Effect
Reverb (only for rhythm part)
Memory
99
Nominal Input Level
INPUT A/MONO, B: -20 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level
OUTPUT A/MONO, B:-20 dBu
Output Impedance
OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance
OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10 k ohms or greater
Bypass
Buffered bypass
Controls
MEMORY/LOOP LEVEL knob, MEMORY button, SETUP button, RHYTHM ON/OFF button, RHYTHM TEMPO button, Pedal switch
Display
Graphic LCD (96 x 32 dots, RGB backlit LCD)
Connectors
INPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT A/MONO, B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
STOP/MEMORY jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB port: USB B type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: stereo miniature type
DC IN jack
Power Supply
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
Current Draw
170 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use
Alkaline: Approx. 2 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories
Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
Options (sold separately)
AC adaptor: PSA-S series
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535
Size and Weight
Width
73 mm
2-7/8 inches
Depth
129 mm
5-1/8 inches
Height
56 mm
2-1/4 inches
Weight (including battery)
450 g
1 lb
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.