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Line 6 BackTrack

24-bit/48khz Guitar Recorder with 1/4" Input and USB

Sorry, the Line 6 BackTrack is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

From Our Research Team:

Capture ideas anytime, anywhere!

Line 6's BackTrack makes sure those fleeting moments of inspiration are documented, with no distracting fuss or complex preparations. BackTrack is "always on" and begins recording the second its 1/4" input detects a signal. Press the "Mark" button to separate your latest moment of creative genius from other snippets of inspiration and use the USB port to drag chunks of audio onto a computer. BackTrack can capture up to 12 hours of audio. Be ready for that special creative moment - use BackTrack!

Line 6 BackTrack 24-bit Guitar Recorder at a Glance:
  • "Always on"
  • Easy to use, plenty of memory
  • Goes anywhere you need it

"Always on"
Inspiration is spontaneous, and BackTrack is your guitar's instant replay button. Easy to use, BackTrack captures everything you play without ever hitting record. Always on, BackTrack begins recording as soon as it detects a signal through the quiet 1/4-inch input. Use the 1/4-inch output for immediate playback. Just set it and forget it for total inspiration control.

Easy to use, plenty of memory
Pressing the "Mark" button designates what you just played as special and separates it for easy review. The Forward and Reverse buttons provide instant recall of marked and non-marked ideas. BackTrack can capture up to 12 hours of audio. Saved as .WAV files to a rugged 1GB flash memory, the audio is easily transferred via USB 2.0 to your computer or recording software for further recording, editing or mixing. The USB connection also recharges the internal battery to its full capacity of over 8 hours.

Goes anywhere you need it
Sleek and low-profile, BackTrack fits in your gig bag as easily as it fits into your setup. At rehearsal, at the gig or at home, BackTrack is fully dedicated to capturing everything you play.

Line 6 BackTrack 24-bit Guitar Recorder Features:
  • Up to 24-bit/48kHz audio
  • Up to 12 hours of audio capture
  • 1/4-inch guitar input
  • 1/4-inch output
  • Drag .WAV files to your computer via USB 2.0
  • Rechargeable via USB
  • Over 8 hours of battery life
  • Looped playback

Never lose your moment of creative genius with the BackTrack!
Specification Detail
Simultaneous Rec Tracks 1
Simultaneous Play Tracks 1
A/D Resolution 24-bit/48kHz
Built-in Mic(s) No
Audio Interface No
Analog Input Types 1 x TS (Guitar)
Analog Inputs 1
Analog Output Types 1 x TRS
Analog Outputs 0
Digital Input Type No Digital Inputs
Digital Inputs 0
Digital Output Type No Digital Outputs
Digital Outputs 1
Headphone Output type No Headphone Output
Headphone Outputs 0
Built-in Speaker No Speaker
Memory (internal) 1GB
Memory (removable) No Removable Media
Built-in Effects No
USB Yes
FireWire No
Power Supply Internal Rechargable Battery
Max Battery Life 8 hrs.
Stand Mountable No
Manufacturer Part Number 99-073-0401

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Great way to record

by from
August 6, 2012
Music Background:
Wanted an item to record some of what I was playing ,this did the job. Also great way to listen while you play with headphones..

The Line 6 BackTrack

by Jeff Horne from Napa,CA
May 31, 2011
Music Background: Just love music
Very nice piece of equipment. I use right after my effects. So far I have used it to input various segments of my playing to my editing software to create songs. Before I would sit down at the pc with... read more [+] an interface and my guitar. I felt this inhibited my freedom of expression. Now with the backtrack my playing is more honest to what I want to express. Seems solid, the controls are as simple as can be, great little piece of hardware. close [-]

Love it!

by Lisa Thompson from Fort Worth, Texas
December 30, 2010
Music Background: Pro vocalist, Mobile DJ
The quality of the recording is simply amazing, and I'm thrilled with the ease of use.

As a mobile wedding DJ, as well as professional vocalists, we're not the "normal" user of a piece ... read more [+]of equipment such as this, but to perfectly capture the audio during an event, this gem is priceless.

You did it again Line 6 - A real winner! close [-]

Line 6 Back Track

by Larry from El Sobrante, CA USA
December 26, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
I don't know about other guitar players, but a lot of what I have learned is stuff that I have stumbled onto by accident. When that happens I have to keep going over and over it until it sticks in my... read more [+] head. Back Track makes it possible for me to record those riffs while they are fresh in my mind. It saves time and shortens my learning curve. close [-]

My experience was outstanding! I feel like I'm back in the 1950's when customer service was worth its weight in gold! I love the candy and personal phone call to acknowledge my order. You deliver the goods with superior efficiency, expediency and true concern for the customer.


Patty, El Sobrante, CA
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