BOSS RC-505 Loop Station Beatbox and Performance Kit

If you are a beatboxer or loop-based performer looking to integrate versatile looping options and effects into your live show or recordings, check out the Roland RC-505 Loop Station Beatbox and Performance Kit from B&H. It consists of the Roland RC-505 Loop Station, a handheld dynamic microphone, a footswitch controller, a tripod microphone stand, an XLR cable, a 1/4″ cable for the footswitch, and mic sanitizer spray.

The RC-505 allows for 5 simultaneous stereo tracks, each featuring an independent fader along with buttons to handle record, overdub, play, and stop functions. The unit provides looping versatility, with 95 phrase memories and 85 rhythm patterns to select from. With the included handheld dynamic microphone, you can record your beatboxing, vocal patterns, or instruments directly to the RC-505 for looping and layering. The included footswitch and cable gives you hands-free control over looping, allowing you to focus on your performance. The mic sanitizer spray helps keep the microphone clean and fresh.

BOSS RC-505 Loop Station Hands-On Looper for Modern Performers
The RC-505 Loop Station from Roland is a live performance tool for loop artists, housed in a compact tabletop enclosure. It provides easy fingertip control of five stereo phrase tracks and various loop playback behaviors, while a choice of input and track effects deliver a wide range of real-time processing options.

Independent record, overdub, play and stop buttons for each track allow for capturing and controlling loop performances, and mixing loop levels on the fly is easy using the dedicated volume faders. Each track can have its own playback mode (multi, single, one-shot, reverse, etc.) and tempo sync settings, providing an unlimited range of creative looping behaviors.

Ninety-nine phrase memories provide storage for phrase track data, various playback and effects settings, and more. A combination of frequently used settings can be saved as a User Set. Eighty-five onboard rhythms offer backing for loop recording, with a large selection of odd-measure beats. The rhythm part can be routed to the rear-panel headphone jack to be used as a dedicated click track for monitoring.

The unit offers an XLR microphone input with phantom power that can be used simultaneously with instrument inputs for connecting guitars or synthesizers. A stereo mini jack can connect a music player, smartphone, or other stereo devices. And a USB port provides communication with a computer for loop archiving, loading up phrases with backing tracks, or loading sounds for sampler-style triggering.

The RC-505 also functions as a USB audio/MIDI interface, making it simple to integrate with DAW software for audio recording, MIDI sync, and more. Users can customize the real-time controls with up to eight different functions, and operate them in a variety of ways – with front-panel controls, an external expression pedal or foot switches, and/or various MIDI Control Change messages. The assignments are stored along with phrase memories.

Tabletop Loop Station that can be operated with the hands, perfect for beatboxers, vocalists, and club performers
Five simultaneous stereo phrase tracks, with dedicated controls and independent volume faders
Wide range of input FX and track FX for processing loops, including DJ and sampler-style effects
Independent play mode and tempo sync settings enable a flexible combination of track behaviors and advanced performance options
Ninety-nine phrase memories, each containing five phrase tracks, custom effects/playback settings, and more
Eighty-five onboard rhythm patterns, including odd-measure beats
External control via MIDI and optional footswitches or expression pedal
USB for phrase import/export with computers
USB audio/MIDI functionality for integration with DAW software
XLR microphone input with phantom power, mono/stereo instrument inputs, and stereo auxiliary input

Shure Beta 58A Handheld Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone
The Shure Beta 58A is a handheld supercardioid dynamic microphone offering enhanced midrange and controlled proximity effect for optimal reproduction of vocals, speech, and instruments in concerts, public address, houses of worship, and live stage applications. Its dynamic capsule utilizes a neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise levels and is shock-mounted to reduce handling noise. It requires no power source and delivers a frequency response of 50 Hz to 16 kHz with a gentle boost above 3 kHz.

The supercardioid polar pattern is maintained across the mic’s frequency range, allowing it to consistently reject sound at its off-axis points and deliver high immunity to feedback. The XLR 3-pin output ensures compatibility with most microphone preamps, mixer inputs, and portable PA systems. The durable metal Beta 58A ships with a mic clip, threaded adapter, and storage bag.

Uniform supercardioid polar pattern delivers tight directionality, high gain before feedback, and enhanced rejection of off-axis sound at points 120 degrees to the rear of the mic
Advanced pneumatic shock-mounted system effectively minimizes transmission of handling noise and stand-transferred vibrations
Neodymium magnet for high signal-to-noise output
Hardened steel mesh grille resists wear and abuse
Minimally impacted by varying load impedance

Goby Labs Sanitizer Spray for Microphones
The Goby Labs Microphone Sanitizer is a spray that’s designed to clean and disinfect microphones. It promises to kill 99.9% of germs. Simply spray it on the microphone to kill these germs. The spray is ideal for live-sound and karaoke scenarios, and is safe for your skin, your hands, and your gear. This spray is also good for eliminating odor on microphones. The bottle provides 4 fl oz of spray.

Auray MS-5230F Tripod Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom
The Auray MS-5230F Tripod Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom features durable, steel construction. The 31.5″ boom arm allows you to angle the mic however you need it. An ergonomic twist-action clutch helps adjust the height of the stand, while the reinforced tripod base and nonslip feet keep it firmly and sturdily in place. The Auray MS-5230F mic stand collapses for easy transport.

BOSS FS-5U – Footswitch – Unlatch
This is a momentary unlatching footswitch/pedal that works with either electronic keyboards as a sustain pedal, or for quickly engaging and disengaging effects processors. The pedal is only active for the duration of time that it is depressed, and an example of it’s creative application would be the emphatic punctuation of specific musical phrases, during an instrumental solo, with a dramatic delay or reverb effect setting.

Kopul Premium Performance 3000 Series 1/4″ Male to 1/4″ Male Instrument Cable (10′)
The 10′ Premium Performance 3000 Series 1/4″ Male to 1/4″ Male Instrument Cable from Kopul is designed for connecting guitars to amplifiers or any other application where a 1/4″ instrument or unbalanced line-level connection is required. It can be used in applications for live stage, theater, rehearsals, recordings, and more.

Kopul’s 3000 Series instrument cables are engineered for protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI), and the significant reduction of static noise. This cable features gold-plated 1/4″ connectors that have a metal shell and chuck-style strain relief.The 24-gauge annealed-copper conductors with dense spiral copper shielding, as well as a conductive PVC, and PE insulation make the Premium Performance 3000 Series instrument cable a flexible, quiet cable that ensures excellent transfer of the audio signal.

Protection Against Interference
Dense spiral copper shielding with 95% coverage provides protection against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference as well as static noise
24-AWG Copper Conductor
The 24-gauge annealed copper provides excellent signal conductivity
PVC Shield and PE Insulation
The conductive PVC shield and PE insulation deliver additional protection against EM and RF interference and ensure that noise does not compromise your signal
Gold-Plated Connectors
Gold-plated 1/4ʺ male connectors ensure reliable signal transfer
Flexible
A PVC jacket offers protection for the cable while maintaining its flexibility
Chuck-Style Strain Relief
Chuck-style strain relief offers a secure connection between the connector and the cable

In the Box
BOSS RC-505 Loop Station Hands-On Looper for Modern Performers
External Power Supply
1-Year Warranty
Shure Beta 58A Handheld Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone
Microphone Clip
5/8 to 3/8″ Threaded Adapter
Zippered Storage Bag
2-Year Warranty
Goby Labs Sanitizer Spray for Microphones
Auray MS-5230F Tripod Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom
2 x Cable-Guide Clip
1-Year Warranty
BOSS FS-5U – Footswitch – Unlatch
Kopul Premium Performance 3000 Series 1/4″ Male to 1/4″ Male Instrument Cable (10′)
3-Year Warranty
Roland Gold Series Neutrik XLR-M to XLR-F Balanced Microphone Cable (5′)