A lot of multitrack recorders bill themselves as "self-contained" studios, but you don't want to be a studio manager. You're a musician and a songwriter who needs to make full-band demos, and you want to track your band as cleanly, as quickly, and as reliably as possible. The BOSS BR-1600CD is a streamlined, high quality digital multitrack recorder that knows what you want it to do, and helps you do exactly that, without a clunky interface or unnecessary features. It was designed to help you go from inspiration to a physical copy of your music on audio CD with your original inspiration intact. In short, it's the perfect full-band demo machine.
Enough Inputs For Full Band Recording
So what makes the perfect full-band demo machine? Firstly, you're going to need enough inputs. Drums are the biggest input hog, usually requiring a minimum of three mics for proper tracking. The BR-1600CD offers eight simultaneous channels of recording, so you'll be able to get your drums down cleanly and still have plenty of channels to spare. On some digital multitracks, most inputs are 1/4" jacks, with only two or four XLR connections. This kind of setup requires additional equipment to properly connect additional microphones, but on the BOSS unit, each input is an XLR-equipped mic preamp. You can connect eight microphones to the recorder without needing to rout them through outboard mic preamps first, greatly simplifying setup.
The BOSS Guided Tour To Recording
With everything hooked up and mics placed, simply turn on your BR-1600CD and the unit will guide you through every step of the recording process. Assign your inputs to recording channels, hit record and start playing. It's that easy. Once you've laid down your initial eight tracks, you've still got an additionaleight channels on which to layer overdubs, or even bounce to free up more tracks for recording; the BOSS BR-1600 provides feedback and instruction via its brightly backlit LCD screen, making every function easy to understand and execute. With a big 40GB hard drive as its recording medium, the BR-1600 not only handles sixteen tracks of simultaneous audio, but it also allows for sixteen virtual tracks per channel for alternate takes or redoes without losing the original. All these features take the anxiety out of the recording experience, letting you focus on the performance and the song.
Streamlined, But Still Feature-Rich
Even though you want to get your songs down as soon as inspiration strikes, you still want your demos to sound as good as possible. That's why the BR-1600CD records CD-quality digital audio (16-bit, 44.1kHz resolution). It's also why the BOSS 16-Channel Multitrack comes with a suite of effects and digital processing tools for adding a bit of polish to your raw recordings. . . and if anyone knows digital effects, it's BOSS, makers of some of the most popular stompbox effects in the world. A dedicated Hi-Z input jack lets you record guitar and bass directly, and also lets you take advantage of BOSS's renowned COSM-powered amp and cabinet modeling. Even if you don't have the most acoustically perfect space, your tracks will still sound studio huge. . . just another way the BR-1600 makes getting your tracks down easier. Don't have your own band yet? No problem, the 1600 has a built-in drum machine and bass loops. There's even vocal pitch correction, harmonizing effects, and easy-to-understand mastering effects to make your finished product sound its best, with minimal hassle. When you're happy with the sound, just use the recorder's built-in CD burner to make an audio CD of your music that will play in any CD player. It's still the most convenient and universal medium for distributing your music to family, fans, and booking agents.
Get A Great Deal On Essential Recording Accessories
If you really want to get the most out of your demos--and save a ton on recording gear--check out the Studio Package that zZounds has put together for this BOSS BR series digital multitracker. Just choose "New, with Studio Package," and you'll get a fantastic deal on gear that'll make your demos sound even better: the Audio Technica AT2020 condenser microphone sounds amazingly detailed on vocals, acoustic guitars, and many other instruments. The KRK Rokit RP5 G2 reference monitors are the latest, greatest incarnation of the popular studio monitors, with an improved frequency response that'll ensure you're hearing the same thing that everyone else listens to your music will hear. Add in all those little essentials like a pop filter, mic stand, and necessary cabling, and this package saves you almost $150 as compared to buying the same components separately. Plus, you can rest assured that the home recording experts at zZounds have picked out the best value for your dollar. After all, most everyone here has recorded a demo or two for their own musical projects.
Your demo is a very special recording. Fewer folks will hear it, but in many ways it can be an even more important document of your band than a publicly released album. You should be tracking your demos with a recorder that was specifically designed to make the highest-quality demos with the least amount of effort: the BOSS BR-1600CD.
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