Boss RV-500

INTERSTELLAR TOOLBOX
Journey to new dimensions of time and space with the RV-500, the most powerful and versatile reverb processor BOSS has ever produced. This multifaceted creation machine features class-defying 32-bit AD/DA along with 32-bit/96 kHz floating point processing and immense programmability, putting pro-level studio reverb and more at your feet.

Twelve modes and 21 newly developed reverb algorithms deliver a huge range of textures, from complementary ambience to deep, immersive sonic atmospheres. And thanks to the RV-500’s high-octane DSP, you can access a full-featured digital delay along with every reverb patch, and even run two reverb patches at once! Adding in MIDI I/O, support for external footswitch/expression control, and USB for connection to the free RV-500 Editor/Librarian software, the RV-500 is simply the most advanced reverb pedal available, bar none.

Specifications

Sampling Frequency

96 kHz

AD/DA Conversion

32 bits

Processing

32-bit floating point

Modes

12 modes
ROOM
HALL
PLATE
SPRING
SHIMMER
FAST DECAY
EARLY REFLECTION
NON-LINEAR
SFX
DUAL
SRV
SPACE ECHO

Memory

198 (99 banks x 2 [A] [B]), 297 (99 banks x 3 [A] [B] [C])

Nominal Input Level

INPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu

Maximum Input Level

INPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu

Input Impedance

INPUT A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level

OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu

Maximum Output Level

OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu

Output Impedance

OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 2 k ohms

Recommended Load Impedance

OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 20 k ohms or greater

Bypass

Buffered bypass or True bypass (with relays)

Controls

A switch, B switch, TAP/CTL switch
DOWN button, UP button, EXIT button, EDIT button
MODE knob, TIME/VALUE knob, PRE-DELAY knob, E.LEVEL knob, LOW knob, HIGH knob

Display

Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots, backlit LCD)

Connectors

INPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks, OUTPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL 1,2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB type B
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
DC IN jack

Power Supply

Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4, AC adaptor (sold separately)

Current Draw

225 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use

Alkaline: Approx. 4.5 hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

Owner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

Options (sold separately)

AC adaptor: PSA-S series
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L
Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5

Size and Weight

Width

170 mm
6-3/4 inches

Depth

138 mm
5-7/16 inches

Height

62 mm
2-1/2 inches

Weight (including battery)

1.0 kg
2 lbs 4 oz

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms