HANDS-ON ACCESS TO A WORLD OF GREAT TONESMobile, battery powered, and filled with a diverse selection of flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects, the ME-80 is the ideal compact tone processor for performing guitarists. A friendly knob-based interface makes it simple to dial in great sounds in seconds, while easily selectable operation modes offer the flexibility of individual stompbox-style on/off or instant recall of complex multi-effects setups. Unique new footswitches deliver twice the control of previous designs for efficient and intuitive effects switching, patch selection, and real-time sound shaping while playing on stage. The free BOSS TONE STUDIO software unlocks even more tonal possibilities, providing a cool graphical interface for tweaking and organizing sounds on your computer, plus a web connection to BOSS TONE CENTRAL for direct access to free gig-ready patches created by top pro guitarists and much more.AD Conversion24 bits + AF methodAF 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 Conversion24 bits Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz Patches36 (User) + 36 (Preset) PedalsPedal switch x 8Expression pedal x 1 Nominal Input LevelGUITAR INPUT: -10 dBuAUX IN: -20 dBu Input ImpedanceGUITAR INPUT: 1 M ohmAUX IN: 27 k ohms Nominal Output LevelGt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBuREC OUT/PHONES: -10 dBu Output ImpedanceGt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 2 k ohmsREC OUT/PHONES: 44 ohms Recommended Load ImpedanceGt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 10 k ohms or greaterREC OUT/PHONES: 16 ohms or greater ConnectorsGUITAR INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone typeGt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R jack: 1/4-inch phone typeREC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone typeAUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone typeUSB COMPUTER port: USB type BDC IN jack Display7 segments, 2 digits LED Power SupplyAlkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6orCarbon-zinc battery (AA, R6) x 6orAC adaptor Current Draw200 mA Expected battery life under continuous useAlkaline: Approx. 7 hoursCarbon: Approx. 2 hours* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. AccessoriesOwner's ManualAlkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6"Read Me First" Leaflet Option (sold separately)AC adaptor: PSA series SIZE AND WEIGHTWidth447 mm17-10/16 inches Depth231 mm9-1/8 inches Height70 mm2-13/16 inches Weight3.6 kg7 lbs. 15 oz. SIZE AND WEIGHT (MAXIMUM HEIGHT)Width447 mm17-10/16 inches Depth231 mm9-1/8 inches Height91 mm3-5/8 inches Weight3.6 kg7 lbs. 15 oz. 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
