Boss ME-80
When it comes to multi-effects pedals, it’s difficult to outclass the Boss ME-80. The pedal is filled to the brim with top notch sounds and a variety of connection options. In terms of effects, users have access to a variety of classics, including reverb, delay, modulation, fuzz, and more.
ME-80 Features
- Compact and powerful floor multi-effects with a simple knob-based interface
- Eight simultaneous effects categories, each with multiple effects types
- Dial up tones with the ease of using your favorite stompboxes
- Includes a massive selection of top-quality effects, from classic BOSS stomps to the latest MDP effects
- Updated flagship-level COSM amps derived from the GT-100
- Eight multifunction footswitches and expression pedal
- Manual mode for stompbox-style on/off; Memory mode for switching complete patch setups
- Delay section includes Phrase Loop function with 38 seconds of recording
- Runs on six AA batteries or optional PSA-series AC adapter
- USB audio/MIDI interface built in
- Free BOSS TONE STUDIO software allows you to edit and organize tones on your computer, and also preview and downloadfree patches directly from the BOSS TONE CENTRAL website
- AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF method, AF method (Adaptive Focus method)
- DA Conversion: 24 bits
- Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
- Patches: 36 (User) + 36 (Preset)
- Pedals: Pedal switch x 8, Expression pedal x 1
- Nominal Input Level: GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu, AUX IN: -20 dBu
- Input Impedance: GUITAR INPUT: 1 M ohm, AUX IN: 27 k ohms
- Nominal Output Level: Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBu, REC OUT/PHONES: -10 dBu
- Output Impedance: Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 2 k ohms, REC OUT/PHONES: 44 ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 10 k ohms or greater, REC OUT/PHONES: 16 ohms or greater
- Connectors: GUITAR INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R jack: 1/4-inch phone type, REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type, AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type, USB COMPUTER port: USB type B, DC IN jack
- Display: 7 segments, 2 digits LED
- Power Supply: Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6 or Carbon-zinc battery (AA, R6) x 6 or AC adaptor
- Current Draw: 200 mA
- Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: Approx. 7 hours, Carbon: Approx. 2 hours
- Width: 447 mm, 17-10/16 inches
- Depth: 231 mm, 9-1/8 inches
- Height: 91 mm, 3-5/8 inches
- Weight: 3.6 kg, 7 lbs. 15 oz.
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