Boss RV-2 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the instructions carefully.
The BOSS RV-2 is a compact, versatile and
high sound quality digital reverb effect that
iS incorporated with a high quality DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) chip.
The RV-2 features six effect modes, allowing
you to create wide variety of reverb effects,
from natural reverberations to gated reverb
and delay.
Reverb and gate times can be changed con-
tinuously by using the rotary knob.
Provided with a pre-equalizer, the RV-2 can
spontaneously control the tone of the reverb
sounds.
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Boss RV-2 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Reverb
Manufacturer	Boss
Modes	Room, Hall, Plate
Input	1/4" Mono
Output	1/4" Mono
Controls	Tone, Time
Power Supply	9V DC (BOSS PSA series adapter)
Dimensions	73 mm (W) x 129 mm (D) x 59 mm (H)
Input Impedance	1 MΩ
Output Impedance	1 kΩ

Summary

Panel Description

AC Adaptor Jack

Connects the supplied AC adaptor to power the unit.

Check Indicator

This light indicates when the effect is turned on.

Effect Level Knob

Adjusts the volume of the effect sound relative to the direct sound.

Pre-equalizer Knob

Adjusts the tone of the effect sound, emphasizing higher frequencies.

Mode Selector Knob

Selects one of the six available effect modes (Room, Hall, Plate, Delay, Gate).

Time Knob

Sets the reverb, gate, or delay time.

Output Jacks A and B

Connect to amplifiers for stereo or mono output.

Input Jack

Connects an electric musical instrument or microphone.

Operations

Making Connections and Initial Setup

Sequence for connecting the unit and preparing for use.

Using the Pedal Switch

How to turn the effect on and off using the footswitch.

Selecting Effect Modes

Guide to choosing desired reverb or delay effect modes.

Adjusting Reverb/Gate/Delay Time

Setting the duration of the effect using the Time Knob.

Adjusting Tone and Volume

Fine-tuning the effect sound with Pre-equalizer and Effect Level knobs.

Setting Examples

Room Setting Example

Recommended settings for a Room reverb effect.

Small Hall Setting Example

Recommended settings for a Small Hall reverb effect.

Large Hall Setting Example

Recommended settings for a Large Hall reverb effect.

Plate Setting Example

Recommended settings for a Plate reverb effect.

Panning Delay Setting Example

Recommended settings for a Panning Delay effect.

Gated Reverb Setting Example

Recommended settings for a Gated Reverb effect.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Details input/output levels, frequency response, sampling, noise, and dimensions.

Radio and Television Interference

Information regarding FCC compliance and potential interference.