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Boss BR-1600CD

Item ID: BR1600CD

16-track Digital Recorder with 8 XLR inputs, Effects, 80GB Hard Drive and CD Burner

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High Quality Recording, Classic BOSS Price!

The BOSS BR-1600CD Digital Recording Studio combines BOSS' famous, easy-to-use interface with eight XLR inputs for recording eight tracks simultaneously. The affordable BR-1600CD is a 16-track recorder loaded with effects for guitars and vocals-including COSM™ Overdrive/Distortion, Amp Modeling and a new Vocal Tool Box-plus convenient PCM drum and bass tracks, an 80GB hard drive, CD-R/RW drive and USB port. The BR-1600CD is the perfect way to record your band!

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Specification Detail
Simultaneous Rec Tracks 8
Simultaneous Play Tracks 16
Sample Rate 44.1kHz
Bit Rate 24-BIT
Effects Yes (plus mastering effects)
EQ Yes (16 tracks)
Compression Yes (8 dedicated)
Phantom Power Yes (all 8 XLR inputs)
Number of Mic Preamps 8
Audio Interface No
Computer Connectivity USB
Built-in Mics No
Analog Inputs 8XLR, 8 1/4"
Analog Outputs 2 RCA
Digital Inputs 1 Coax SPDIF
Digital Outputs 1 Coax SPDIF
Other I/O MIDI
Storage 80GB hard drive + CD/RW drive
Faders 12 + 1 master
Fader Throw Long-throw
Power DC 12 V; AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-7U)
Height 3-15/16"
Depth 13-3/8"
Width 19-1/2"
Weight 10 lbs. 13 oz.
Notes Bass synth and drum machine onboard
Manufacturer Part Number BR-1600CD

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based on 13 reviews

Recording By Myself

by Wendy Martin-Seys from Franklin, NC USA
May 1, 2012
Music Background: Songwriter, Recording Artist, Music Publisher
I first thought I couldn't use this with my KORG Trition Studio Workstation because the BR-1600 CD had been updated since I had last purchased one from you, but I found that I indeed could, with the u... read more [+]se of two guitar cables instead of two MIDI cables, so now, again, without much time lapse since my first BR-1600 CD, I am recording again. This saves me from paying for studio time, and I can call all the shots! Thank you for being the way you are! I'm spreading the word around! close [-]

Best of the portable studios

by Gary C. from Taylorville, Il.
April 23, 2012
Music Background: Blues and Rock Musician
This is the second BR-1600 CD I have owned. Both are spectacular as
far as features and quality go but the most recent version with expanded looper function, vocal resources and double the rec... read more [+]ording capacity make this unit a must have for musicians writing their own material and backing tracks. I love it!!! close [-]

Recording By Myself

by Wendy Martin-Seys from Franklin, NC
April 16, 2012
Music Background: Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Publisher
I got one of these about 7 years ago, and it served me well until I wore it out. I just ordered another one shortly before my birthday, and it greatly matches the other one. At first I thought since... read more [+] there had been a little change with the product that it wouldn't work with my keyboard because it doesn't have MTC, but my doubt was put to rest, and I could continue recording at home. Many thanks to everyone at Sweetwater!!! close [-]

Boss BR1600

by Pete J Carrai from SF East Bay Area, California
September 3, 2011
Music Background: Guitar player for about 40 years now...
I upgraded from a Boss BR-8 to a BR1600 about a year ago. In the past I have used my computer and several different software packages to record but seemed to always be trying to figure out how to make... read more [+] something work, too much time on the computer and too little time to play my guitar. With the BR1600 (and the BR-8 ) it is so easy and fast, the first time I turned it on, I stayed with it l all day and when I turned it off, I already had one of my songs recorded, mixed, and burned to CD. One more thing, I had concerns about the CD burner as I was using a tascam professional burner. The CD burn Quality on the BR1600 sounds every bit as good when compared with a CD burn from my professional unit. All that said, I give this unit the highest rating! close [-]

Awesome Mucho Bang For The Buck

by William Jones from Jasper, GA USA
September 18, 2008
Music Background: Semi-Pro Musician, Songwriter, Hobbyist.
I've had various other digital recorders(Roland,Zoom and Fostex) and this unit just totally blows them all away so far!! Really simple to operate!! You should also check out the Boss BR-1600 DVD Owner... read more [+]s Manual to help you get the most out of this awesome machine!! close [-]
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