BOSS RC-505mkII Next-Generation Desktop Loop Station

Meet the RC-505MKII - the industry-standard tabletop looper, updated and enhanced!

Designed with improvised looping in mind, the RC-505MKII evolves the world’s favourite desktop looper with a burst of next-gen power and even more flexibility than ever.

Boasting 5 stereo tracks, unrivalled sound quality, a huge array of onboard effects and incredible levels of control, the RC-505mkII truly earns its place as the successor to a legend.

Take advantage of the colossal bank of onboard effects (49 Input FX and 53 Track FX) to add colour and definition to your creations. Four can be loaded up simultaneously, along with over 200 rhythm patterns in stunning high-definition 32-bit quality.

Customisable buttons, expanded I/O, increased mixing control and a range of other amazing enhancements – largely directed by the requests of RC-505 enthusiasts – make the RC-505mkII a true evolution and a goliath of a looper for any beatboxer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist or other musician looking for the absolute best in class.

• The industry-standard tabletop looper, updated and enhanced

• Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing 

• Five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks with dedicated controls and independent volume faders

• Input FX and Track FX sections, each with four simultaneous effects and four quick-access banks 

• Customizable FX and Track buttons for each phrase track

• Massive onboard effects selection with 49 Input FX types and 53 Track FX types, including new Harmony, Electric FX, and many others 

• New ultra-durable faders with longer throw for more precise adjustment

• Newly added Mark Back function provides enhanced undo/redo flexibility while performing

• Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power, two stereo line input pairs, and three stereo line output pairs

• 99 memories, each containing five phrase tracks, custom effects and playback settings, control assignments, and more

• Synchronize your loops with over 200 onboard rhythm patterns and 16 drum kits

• Deep MIDI control support

• Two external control jacks, each with support for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal 

• USB for data backup, phrase import/export with BOSS Tone Studio, and pattern import with the RC Rhythm Converter

Sampling Frequency:  44.1 kHz

AD/DA Conversion:  32 bits

Processing:  32-bit floating point

Recording/Playback

Number of Tracks:  5

Data Format:  WAV (44.1 kHz, 32-bit float, stereo)

Maximum Recording Time:  Approx. 1.5 hours (1 track), Approx.13 hours (total of All memories)

Rhythm Type

200 types or greater

Rhythm Kit

16 types

Effect

INPUT FX:  49 types

TRACK FX:  53 types

MASTER FX:  2 types

Memory:  99

Nominal Input Level

MIC 1, 2 INPUT: -40 dBu

INST 1, 2 INPUT: -10 dBu

Maximum Input Level

MIC 1, 2 INPUT: 0 dBu

INST 1, 2 INPUT: +7 dBu/+20 dBu (selectable)

Input Impedance

MIC 1, 2 INPUT: 3k ohms

INST 1, 2 INPUT: 1 M ohms/25 k ohms (selectable)

Nominal Output Level

MAIN OUTPUT: -10 dBu

SUB 1, 2 OUTPUT: -10 dBu

Maximum Output Level

MAIN OUTPUT: +7 dBu

SUB 1, 2 OUTPUT: +7 dBu

Output Impedance

MAIN OUTPUT: 1 k ohm

SUB 1, 2 OUTPUT: 1 k ohm

Recommended Load Impedance

MAIN OUTPUT: 10 k ohms or greater

SUB 1, 2 OUTPUT: 10 k ohms or greater

Controls

TRACK1--5 REC/PLAY button, TRACK1--5 STOP button, TRACK1--5 TRACK button, TRACK1--5 FX button, ALL START/STOP button, UNDO/REDO button, TAP TEMPO button, RHYTHM START/STOP button, RHYTHM EDIT button, INPUT FX A--D button, INPUT FX EDIT button, TRACK FX A--D button, TRACK FX EDIT button, MENU button, LOOP button, ENTER button, EXIT button, PAGE buttons, 1--4 knobs, OUTPUT LEVEL knob, TRACK1--5 LEVEL Faders

Display

Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots, backlit LCD)

Connectors

MIC IN 1, 2 jack: XLR type (balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max

INST IN 1, 2 jacks, MAIN OUT jacks, SUB OUT 1, 2 jacks: 1/4-inch phone type

PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type

CTL1,2/EXP1 jack, CTL3,4/EXP2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type

USB port: USB B type

MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors

DC IN jack

Power Supply:  AC adaptor

Current Draw

1.0 A (with phantom power)

0.9 A (without phantom power)

Dimensions

420 (W) x 234 (D) x 67 (H) mm

16-9/16 (W) x 9-1/4 (D) x 2-11/16 (H) inchesE

Weights

1.8 kg

4 lbs

Accessories

AC adaptor

Owner's Manual

Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"

Options (sold separately)

Footswitch: FS-5U

Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7

Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5

* 0 dBu = 0.775Vrms

Digital Downloads (buying software)

All software marked as "serial download" or "digital download" will be delivered via email within normal office hours.

Simply add the software to the basket and at the delivery stage in the checkout please select "Digital Download - Software by email" as your delivery method

Delivery Charges (Main Products)

The cutoff for same-day dispatch is 3:30pm but can vary at busier times such as Christmas.

All orders over £99.00 will be delivered free via our standard delivery 2-3 days (UK Mainland)

If you need your item faster we also offer a Priority Tracked service at £3.99 (1-2 days) or Next Day Tracked £6.99

(please ensure you add a mobile number to your order for tracking)

Saturday delivery is available when ordered before 2pm (Mon-Fri)

All orders below £99.00 will start as low as £2.99 depending upon weight and qty(s) (UK Mainland) 

All Delivery options will be available at the delivery stage in the checkout

EU Delivery Times

Non UK Mainland Addresses please allow 1-3 Days
Delivery To Belgium / France / Germany please allow 3-4 Days
Music PC Systems - Please allow 5-7 Working Days build time (UK) 7-14 (Rest of the World)

French - Pour la Livraison s'il vous plaît permet en France 2-4 Jours
German - Für Lieferung Nach Deutschland erlaubt bitte 2-4 Tage

Delivery Notes
On delivery, you must inspect the goods carefully for damage as Inta Audio is unable to accept responsibility for damage in transit, shortage of delivery or loss of products unless the customer advises Inta Audio of such within three working days from the date of delivery.

Returns Policy

We ask that you follow these guidelines to help us process your return as quickly and efficiently as possible:

1. Please keep your order reference to hand. This confirms your original order and gives us the necessary details to authorise the product’s return.

2. Contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369898 (or e-mail cs@inta-audio.com). We will then send you an RMA number and returns form which needs to be completed and sent back with the returned item(s).

3. (If the order has been unpacked) re-package it to ensure that it is being returned in its original condition. Please make sure all items relating to the product are returned, including manuals and cables.

4. When returning an item please obtain a ‘proof of postage’ receipt from the Courier.


Returned items must be mailed within 10 days of when the RMA Number has been issued. Items received with a post date 30 days after your requested return will NOT be eligible for refund.

Please note: Our returns policy is quite straightforward but there are a number of conditions that we ask our customers to comply with before applying:

1. It is your responsibility to request a return. If you don’t tell us you want to make a return, we don’t know. Once you do tell us, we will do everything we can to action it.

2. If you have not requested a return within 28 days of receiving an order, we will have assumed that you are intending to keep it and we will not authorise a return.

3. We always refund the payment according to how the original purchase was made and aim to do so within 72hrs of the return being received by us.

4. Returned goods are liable for a restocking fee of 15% towards handling and repackaging if the order is not returned in its original, unopened packaging. This charge will be subject to our inspection of the returned goods.

5. Delivery charges will not be refunded unless the delivered goods are faulty.

6. Replacement products are dispatched immediately after the returned goods have been received and accepted by Inta Audio.

7. Items that develop a fault within 30 days of delivery are eligible for a replacement or a refund. Delivery costs are also reimbursed for faulty items. Please contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369898 if you believe your item has developed a fault.

Finally, please remember that notifying us of your intention to apply for a return, saving the delivery paperwork and keeping the order in its original packaging will help both you and Inta Audio to process the return quickly.

If you have any questions about our Returns policy please telephone us on 02476 369898 or email us at cs@inta-audio.com.