- Nominal Input Level
- INPUT MIC (variable): -40 dBu (typ.), -10 dBu (max)
INPUT INST (variable): -10 dBu (typ.), +4 dBu (max)
INPUT AUX: -20 dBu - Input Impedance
- INPUT MIC: 4 k ohms
INPUT INST: 200 k ohms
INPUT AUX: 22 k ohms - Nominal Output Level
- LINE OUT: -10 dBu
- Output Impedance
- LINE OUT: 2 k ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance
- LINE OUT: 10 k ohms or greater
- Recording/Playback
- Maximum Recording Time: Approx. 3 hours (stereo)
Maximum Phrase Memory: 99
Number of Tracks: 5
Data Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo) - Effect Type (INPUT FX/TRACK FX)
- FILTER
PHASER
FLANGER
SYNTH
LO-FI
GUITAR TO BASS
TRANSPOSE
ROBOT
VOCAL DIST
VOCODER
COMP
EQ
ISOLATOR
OCTAVE
PAN
SLICER
DELAY
TAPE ECHO
GRANULAR DELAY
CHORUS
REVERB
BEAT REPEAT *1
BEAT SHIFT *1
BEAT SCATTER *1
VINYL FLICK *1
*1 TRACK FX only - Effect Type (MASTER FX)
- COMP
REVERB - Rhythm Type
- 85
- Display
- 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
- USB
- Mass Storage Class
Audio/MIDI - Connectors
- INPUT MIC jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max)
INPUT INST (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
INPUT AUX jack: Stereo miniature phone type
PHONES jack: 1/4-inch Stereo phone type
LINE OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch Stereo phone type
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB port: USB Type B
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
DC IN jack - Power Supply
- AC adaptor
- Current Draw
- 420 mA
- Accessories
- AC adaptor
Owner's manual - Options (sold separately)
- Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, FV-500L, FV-500H
THE FLAGSHIP TABLETOP LOOPER, NOW MORE POWERFUL THAN EVER
Infinitely inspiring, the RC-505 Loop Station has become an essential performance instrument for beatboxers, singers, and club performers around the world. Filled with new features requested by top users, the Version 2.0 update brings even more creative power to the flagship tabletop looper. Simultaneous effects can now be used in the Input FX and Track FX sections, and a number of new effects types are included. Many refinements to the loop functionality offer a multitude of ways to enhance and improve live performances. The control target functions have been greatly expanded as well, providing a wealth of external control options for musicians who loop with guitars, keyboards, and other instruments.
- Tabletop Loop Station that can be operated with the hands, perfect for beatboxers, vocalists, and club performers
- Five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks, with dedicated controls and independent volume faders
- Wide range of Input FX and Track FX for processing loops, including DJ and sampler-style effects
- Independent play mode and tempo sync settings enable a flexible combination of track behaviors and advanced performance options
- 99 phrase memories, each containing five phrase tracks, custom effects/playback settings, and more
- 85 onboard rhythm patterns, including odd-measure beats
- External control via MIDI and optional footswitches or expression pedal
- USB for phrase import/export and DAW integration with computers
- XLR mic input with phantom power, mono/stereo instrument inputs, and stereo aux input
- Up to three effects can be used simultaneously in both the Input FX and Track FX sections
- New effects types, including Ring Modulator, Slow Gear, Pitch Bend, and others
- Extended parameters added to previous effects, including dotted and triplet note values for tempo syncing
- New targets for external foot control, ideal for musicians who play guitar, keyboards, and other instruments
- Assign functions have been increased from 8 to 16, providing expanded performance control via the front panel, external footswitches, expression pedal, and MIDI
- Enhanced Phrase Memory functions such as individual track monitoring via headphones, quantized loop recording, and more
- Added system functions, including loop indicator status settings and more
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