The V-8 from BOSS is a preamp, an effects unit, and a USB interface all rolled into one. It's primarily intended for singer/songwriters looking for a multipurpose solution to handle their vocals and acoustic guitars in one device. The unit provides independent effect channels, as well as an 80-second phrase looper, expandable expression-pedal options, and a USB output for recording straight to a computer.
On-board effects allow you to apply not only reverb, delays, and other ambiences to your sound, but to harmonize with yourself in real time, depending on the preselected key of your song, or in a manner determined by the input of the guitar. On the guitar side, you can mitigate the quack of undersaddle pickups with an acoustic-resonance option, apply reverbs, delays, and pitch shifts, or simply tune your axe.
- Features
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- Compact, all-in-one preamp and effects solution for singers who play acoustic guitar
- Dial in rich, sophisticated BOSS sound processing with simple, intuitive controls
- Studio-quality vocal processing includes four types of ambience effects plus Enhance, chromatic pitch correction for live vocal tuning, and more
- Create natural vocal harmonies in real time based on guitar input or manual key settings
- Also includes a vocal doubling effect, plus more dramatic processing like hard-tuned electronic voices, distortion, and a radio voice effect
- Dedicated guitar channel includes Acoustic Resonance, reverb, chorus, tuner, and various effects, plus phase invert and notch filter for feedback control
- Looper function with 80 seconds of recording time and the ability to loop guitar and vocals independently
- Memory mode for storing and recalling 50 favorite settings
- Flexible connections for integrating with a main PA and stage monitors, plus USB for computer recording
- Runs on six AA batteries or included AC adapter
Specifications
| Nominal Input Level |
MIC IN: -40 dBu (MIC SENS = Center) GUITAR IN: -10 dBu AUX IN: -20 dBu |
| Input Impedance | MIC IN: 4 k ohms GUITAR IN: 20 M ohms AUX IN: 18 k ohms |
| Nominal Output Level | LINE OUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBu XLR OUT L, R: -10 dBu (Vocal&Guitar, Guitar), -40 dBu (Vocal) |
| Output Impedance | LINE OUT L/MONO, R: 1 k ohm XLR OUT L, R: 600 ohms PHONES: 44 ohms |
| Mode | Manual Memory (Memory change/stomp) |
| Number of Memory | 50 |
| Effects | [Vocal part] ENHANCE PITCH CORRECT HARMONY/FX: HIGH, HIGHER, HIGH&HIGHER, LOW, HIGH&LOW, DOUBLE, RADIO, DIST, ELECTRIC REVERB 3 BAND EQ, LOW CUT [Guitar part] ACOUSTIC RESONANCE CHORUS/FX: CHORUS, TREMOLO, PHASER, DELAY, MOD DELAY, OCTAVE, SLOW GEAR, RING MOD REVERB 3 BAND EQ, LOW CUT NOTCH FILTER, PHASE |
| Phrase Loop | 80 sec |
| Display | 7 segments, 2 digits LED |
| Connectors | MIC IN connector: XLR type, balanced, phantom power (DC 48 V, 10 mA Max) GUITAR IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type XLR OUT L, R connectors: XLR type LINE OUT L/MONO, R jacks: 1/4-inch phone type PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type MEMORY INC/DEC jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type USB COMPUTER port: USB type B DC IN jack |
| Power Supply | AC adaptor Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6 |
| Current Draw | 360 mA |
| Expected battery life under continuous use | Alkaline battery: Approx. 4.5 hours (phantom power: OFF), Approx. 2.5 hours (phantom power: ON) *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. |
| Accessories | Owner's manual Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" AC adaptor |
| Options (sold separately) | Footswitch: FS-5U Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7 |
SIZE AND WEIGHT
| Width |
217 mm 8-9/16 inches |
| Depth | 161 mm 6-3/8 inches |
| Height | 65 mm 2-9/16 inches |
| Weight (including battery) | 1.3 kg 2 lbs 14 oz |
