BOSS IR-2 Amp & Cabinet Simulator Pedal

BOSS IR-2 Amp & Cabinet Simulator Pedal

Take Your Signature Sound Everywhere

When using a regular guitar amplifier, getting consistent tones in different performance situations can sometimes be a challenge. With the compact and versatile IR-2 in your rig, you’re always ready to deliver your signature sound directly to a house PA or recording setup when needed. Choose from 11 premium amp types paired with Celestion Digital IRs and instantly tweak your sound via simple controls. Use the mono/stereo loop for post-amp effects and plug in headphones for monitoring and quiet practice. And with onboard USB-C, you can easily interface with music software and load in your favorite cab IRs.

FEATURES

• Premium Amp Emulator and Cabinet IR Loader in a BOSS Compact Pedal


• Exceptional Audio Quality with 32-bit floating-point processing and 96 kHz sampling rate.


• Eleven Different Amp Types and High-Quality Cab IRs from Celestion Digital


• Simple User Interface with Level, Gain, Bass, Middle, and Treble Controls


• Ambience Effect with Dedicated Control


• Mono Input and Stereo Outputs


• Mono/Stereo Loop for patching in mod, delay, and reverb effects after the amp emulation.


• Headphones Jack for practice.


• USB-C for recording and audio playback via a computer or mobile device*
  *Compatibility with all third-party devices and software is not guaranteed.


• Switch between two amp/cab tones with the Pedal Switch or an external footswitch.


• Dedicated IR-2 IR Loader App (macOS/Windows) for loading your own cabinet IRs.


• Amp and cabinet sections can be turned on/off independently for isolated use.


• Five-Year Warranty from BOSS

SPECIFICATIONS

• Sampling Frequency: 96 kHz


• AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF method
  * AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.


• DA Conversion: 32 bits


• Processing: 32-bit Floating Point


• IR Cabinet Data Format: Mono, Maximum 500 ms, 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16 bits linear/24 bits linear/32-bit floating point


• Preset IR Cabinet: 11


• User IR Cabinet Slot: 11
  * These are the same slots as the preset IR cabinet.


• Nominal Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu


• Maximum Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: +7 dBu


• Input Impedance: INPUT, RETURN: 1 MΩ


• Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND, PHONES: -20 dBu


• Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND, PHONES: +7 dBu


• Output Impedance
  OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND: 1 kΩ
  PHONES: 44 Ω


• Recommended Load Impedance
  OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND: 10 kΩ or greater
  PHONES: 44 Ω or greater


• Bypass: Buffered Bypass


• Controls: Type, GAIN, TREBLE, LEVEL, MIDDLE, AMBIENCE, and BASS Knobs, Pedal Switch


• Indicator: CHECK indicator (used for indication of Channel and check battery)


• Connectors
  INPUT jack, OUTPUT A (MONO) Jack, OUTPUT B Jack, SEND Jack: 1/4-inch Phone Yype
  RETURN Jack: 1/4-inch TRS Phone Type
  CH SEL Jack: 1/4-inch Phone Type
  DC IN Jack
  PHONES Jack: Stereo Miniature Phone Type
  USB Port: USB Type-C(R)


• Power Supply Alkaline Battery (included)(9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22, commercially available)
  9V Center Negative AC Adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)


• Current Draw: 160 mA


• Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use
  Alkaline: Approx. 3.5 hours (6LR61)
  * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.


• Accessories
  Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” ”IMPORTANT NOTES,” and ”Information”)
  Dry Battery (included)(9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)


• Options (sold separately)
  9V Center Negative AC adaptor: PSA series (not included)
  Footswitch: FS-5U (not included)
  Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7 (not included)