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Boss BR-864 User Manual

Boss BR-864
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Owner’s Manual
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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS
BR-864 8-Track Digital Studio.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
• USING THE UNIT SAFELY (page 2–3)
• IMPORTANT NOTES (page 4–5)
These sections provide important information concerning
the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2003 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.
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Printing Conventions in This Manual
• Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons.
[PLAY]
PLAY button
[REC]
REC button
• Reference such as (p. **) indicate pages in this manual to which
you can refer.

Table of Contents

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Boss BR-864 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Recorder
Number of Tracks8
Simultaneous Recording Tracks2
Simultaneous Playback Tracks8
Recording MediaSmartMedia Card
A/D Conversion24-bit
D/A Conversion24-bit
Sampling Rate44.1 kHz
Bit Depth24-bit
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Phantom PowerYes
OutputsRCA
EQ3-band EQ
USBYes
Power supplyAC Adapter or Batteries
Storage CapacityUp to 128MB (varies by card)
EffectsYes (Various Guitar, Bass, Vocal, and Mastering Effects)

Summary

Using the Unit Safely

General Safety Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for operating the unit and its accessories.

Important Notes

Power Supply and Battery Usage

Details on using the AC adapter and battery power, including potential issues and recommendations.

Introduction to the BR-864

Memory Card Formatting (Initialization)

Details the necessity and procedure for initializing memory cards before use.

Panel Descriptions

Quick Start Guide

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Illustrates how to connect external devices like microphones, guitars, and audio sets.

Powering On the BR-864

Provides the correct sequence for powering on the unit and connected devices.

Listening to Demo Songs

Step-by-step guide to select and play the pre-loaded demo songs.

Playing Back Songs

How to play back songs using TRACK faders and MASTER fader.

Turning Off the Power

Steps for safely powering down the unit and connected equipment.

Recording and Playback

Preparing the Memory Card

Instructions for inserting the memory card and formatting it for use.

Selecting a Song for Recording

Details on choosing a data type (HiFi, STD, LONG) for new song recordings.

Connecting Instruments

Guide on choosing input jacks (Guitar/Bass, Mic, Line) for connecting instruments.

Using Insert Effects

Introduction to insert effects and how to switch effect patches.

Using the Rhythm Guide

Introduction to the Rhythm Guide, its modes (Pattern/Arrangement), and basic operation.

Basic Recording Process

Steps for selecting recording tracks and understanding track status indicators.

Performing Basic Recording

Detailed steps to initiate and perform basic recording using REC MODE and PLAY.

Playing Back Recorded Music

Instructions for playing back recorded tracks and adjusting track volumes.

Overdubbing Techniques

Explains recording additional performances while listening to existing tracks.

Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)

Procedure for mixing multiple tracks onto a single V-Track.

Mastering Your Tracks

Using the Mastering Tool Kit to optimize levels for the final master.

Turning Off Power Safely

Steps for safely powering down the unit and connected equipment.

Removing the Memory Card Safely

Procedure for safely removing the memory card after powering off.

Section 1: Recording

Selecting Recording Tracks

Guide on choosing tracks for recording and understanding track status indicators.

Performing Recording Operations

Steps to initiate recording using REC MODE, REC, and PLAY buttons.

Re-recording Mistakes (Punch-in/out)

Guide on using manual punch-in/out to re-record specific portions of a track.

Automatic Punch-in/out

Using auto punch-in/out for accurate re-recording at predetermined points.

Performing Auto Punch Recording

Steps to set up and perform recording using the auto punch-in/out function.

Canceling Operations (Undo/Redo)

Explanation and usage of Undo and Redo functions to reverse or reapply operations.

Using Insert Effects

Editing Insert Effect Settings

Step-by-step guide to selecting, editing, and adjusting parameters for insert effects.

Saving Insert Effect Settings (Write)

Procedure for naming and saving edited effect settings as user or song patches.

Putting Multiple Tracks Together (Bounce)

Using Loop Effects and Track EQ

Mastering Your Mix

Editing Mastering Tool Kit Settings

Guide to selecting, editing, and adjusting parameters for Mastering Tool Kit patches.

Saving Mastering Tool Kit Settings (Write)

Procedure for naming and saving edited Mastering Tool Kit settings.

Section 2: Editing

Editing Performance on a Track (Track Editing)

Guide on copying, moving, erasing, and exchanging track data.

Copying Data (Track Copy)

How to copy specific parts or entire tracks between V-Tracks or locations.

Moving Data (Track Move)

How to move specific portions of data to different locations on tracks.

Erasing Data (Track Erase)

How to erase specific parts or entire tracks, leaving gaps.

Saving Memory (Song Optimize)

How to erase unnecessary data to free up memory card space.

Protecting Songs (Song Protect)

How to prevent accidental overwriting or deletion of songs.

Section 3: Using the Rhythm Guide

About the Rhythm Guide

Explains the Rhythm Guide's function, modes, patterns, and arrangements.

Creating Original Arrangements

Guide to creating custom arrangements by setting steps, measures, and tempo.

Creating Patterns in Realtime Recording

Guide to creating patterns by tapping tracks in time with the metronome.

Creating Patterns in Step Recording

Steps for creating patterns by inputting sounds measure by measure.

Section 4: Effects

Insert Effect Parameter Functions

Detailed explanation of insert effect parameters and their settings.

Insert Effect Parameter List

Comprehensive list of parameters for various insert effects.

Mastering Tool Kit Parameter Functions

Detailed explanation of Mastering Tool Kit parameters and their settings.

Mastering Tool Kit Parameter List

Comprehensive list of parameters for the Mastering Tool Kit.

Section 6: USB Connectivity

Connecting the BR-864 to a Computer

Illustrates the physical connection process using a USB cable.

Backing Up BR-864 Data (Windows)

Steps for backing up data to a computer using Windows OS.

Backing Up BR-864 Data (Macintosh)

Steps for backing up data to a computer using Macintosh OS.

Saving Track Data as WAV/AIFF (Export)

How to convert and save track data into WAV or AIFF files for computer use.

Saving Track Data as WAV/AIFF (Macintosh)

Steps for exporting track data to WAV/AIFF files on Macintosh.

Loading WAV/AIFF Files into Tracks (Import)

How to load WAV/AIFF files from a computer into BR-864 tracks.

Loading WAV/AIFF Files (Macintosh)

Steps for importing WAV/AIFF files into tracks on Macintosh.

Section 7: Appendices

Parameter List (Effects)

Detailed reference for parameters of insert effects, loop effects, and track EQ.

Troubleshooting Guide

Guide to diagnosing and resolving common issues with the BR-864.

Error Messages and Solutions

List of error messages and the steps to resolve them.

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