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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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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 [-]

On the go recorder

by david weaver from waterbury Ct
January 23, 2008
Music Background: recording Engineer
I have a Roland V.S 2400, I record with and master my projects on protools on my Mac.I picked up a br1600just for something on the go{mobile}.Wow !!You dont need to carry an amp,no need for any out bo... read more [+]ard gear.All in one self contained boss perfection! Recordings sound great!!Dont forget your guitar and a mic! close [-]

Monster workstation!!!

by Cole Prior Stevens from Louisville KY
June 12, 2007
Music Background: performing musician
When I finally had an opportunity to purchase a workstation for my modest home studio Mike Rancourt was extremely helpful, knowledgable and honest in validating my research with all the many models an... read more [+]d brands with workstations in the same price point.

With the features, and the design, I settled with the Boss 1600CD. My intuition and research proved out with great results and satisfaction with my demo's, my re-mastering of old projects and now a industry quality CD that I've recently released. In fact when my CD was being mastered the studio owner asked what Pro Tools system I was using to record with!

I would also like to mention the one and only issue I 've had with the BR100CD (I've used it heavily for the last 6 months) was with the intial setup. When I noticed a 60 cycle hum coming from my sub woofer I couldn't resolve it so I called Mike.

Mike had me try a couple of things with no results, then turned me over to the tech dept. They had me try a couple of things also with no results. Before I knew it, I was having a 3 way conversation with the Roland tech and the Sweetwater tech working hard to solve a seemingly simple issue.

The fix as it turns out was very elementary. It became obvious there was a ground loop issue which was easily resolved with a $2.00 purchase from Home Depot and a 3 minutes to connect a ground wire from the electrical socket to the grounding terminal of the BR1600.

This is testimony to the fact if you are having issues of any nature with your gear- "after the sale"- you are NOT going to be left holding the bag with a negative sales experience from these guys. That's why I'm a return customer!

I can't say enough about the quality of the BR1600CD. It's everything Boss claims it to be. Once you flatten the learning curve on this baby, it's very easy and fast to use! And of course it is only limited by your imagination.

But don't believe me... believe your ears! I've posted my tunes on myspace webpage you can sample yourself. close [-]

great machine but beware!!!

by Valentin from santa ana ca
May 19, 2010
Music Background: hip hop artist
this is my 1st and only machine and although i love its effects and functions. there is one slight problem that im guessing all machines have and that the memory.....i guess after so many song the br ... read more [+]1600 becomes very vulnerable and basic functions are no longer basic. i now have whats called a fragmented machine. and the more i download the wrost it gets.....so now i must back up every song and re-boot it so to speak.......so at this moment even though i can still record i choose not to cause it will cause more problesm..... if anyone is experiencing this pleas email me cause i would love your feed back....my email is casualtee_88@yahoo.com close [-]
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