Boss MS-3 - Appendix: Technical Details; Main Technical Specifications

19
Appendix
Main Specications
BOSS MS-3: Multi Eects Switcher
Modes Memory mode/Manual mode
Loops 3
AD Conversion
24 bits + AF method
AF method (Adaptive Focus method)
This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD
and DA converters.
DA Conversion 24 bits
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Eects 112 types
Patches 200
Nominal Input Level
INPUT: -10 dBu
LOOPS L1–3 RETURN: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level
INPUT: +7 dBu
LOOPS L1–3 RETURN: +7 dBu
Input Impedance INPUT: 1 MΩ
Nominal Output Level
OUTPUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBu
LOOPS L1–3 SEND: -10 dBu
Output Impedance OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 1 kΩ
Recommended Load
Impedance
OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 10 kΩ or greater
LOOPS L1–3 SEND: 10 kΩ or greater
Controls
Number switch 1–4, MEMORY/MANUAL switch
ON/OFF button, MENU button, EDIT button, EXIT button, ENTER button
1–3 knobs
POWER switch
Display Graphic LCD (132 x 32 dots, backlit LCD)
Indicator
Number indicator 1–4, MEMORY/MANUAL indicator
On/O indicators (MOD1, L1–3, FX2, MOD2, DLY, REV)
Connectors
INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
LOOPS L1–3 SEND jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
LOOPS L1–3 RETURN jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL OUT CTL1/2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
CTL IN EXP1 CTL1/2 jack, CTL IN EXP2 CTL3/4 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB type B
MIDI OUT connector
DC IN jack
Power Supply AC adaptor
Current Draw 280 mA
Dimensions
246 (W) x 97 (D) x 68 (H) mm
9-11/16 (W) x 3-7/8 (D) x 2-11/16 (H) inches
Weight
(including battery)
1.1 kg
2 lbs 7 oz
Accessories AC adaptor, Rubber feet x 4, Owner’s manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Options
(sold separately)
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* This document explains the specications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest
information, refer to the Roland website.