Detail 01
24-segment circular Loop indicator
Provides visual feedback for the current operation and the timing of the active loop.
Product detailSKU #1500000282831
BOSSRC-1 Loop Station, PSA-120S2 AC Power Adapter and 3' Instrument Cable Bundle
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around the BOSS RC-1 Loop Station, this bundle supplies the looper, a PSA-120S2 AC power adapter, and a 3-foot instrument cable. The pedal keeps looping direct: its integrated switch handles recording, playback, overdubs, undo/redo, and clearing, while the Level knob sets loop volume. A 24-segment circular indicator shows the active loop operation and timing. With stereo I/O and up to 12 minutes of stereo recording, it can sit in a mono rig or work with stereo instruments and effects.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Capturing, overdubbing, and revisiting guitar or bass ideas at practice, rehearsal, or onstage.
- Running loops in a stereo effects chain with modulation, delay, and reverb pedals.
- Connecting stereo-output instruments, including synthesizers, through the RC-1’s stereo input and output.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more than 12 minutes of stereo recording time.
- Setups that require rechargeable Ni-MH batteries; the RC-1 cannot use them.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Last loop stored when power is off
Lets you resume the previous loop session at the next practice session or gig.
Detail 03
Stereo I/O
Supports mono use as well as stereo signal chains and stereo-output instruments.
Detail 04
Approx. 4.5 hours with an alkaline battery
Offers battery operation when AC power is not readily available.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The RC-1 uses a 9 V alkaline battery or a PSA-series AC adapter; rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used.
- 02For external stop or undo control, the pedal provides a 1/4-inch TRS Stop/Undo jack.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is included in the bundle?
It includes the BOSS RC-1 Loop Station, a PSA-120S2 AC power adapter, and a 3-foot instrument cable.
02How much can the RC-1 record?
It provides up to 12 minutes of stereo recording time.
03Can I use it in stereo?
Yes. The RC-1 has stereo inputs and outputs for stereo effects chains and stereo-output instruments.
04Are previous loops saved after power is switched off?
Yes. The last loop session remains stored in memory when the power is turned off.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 10 kohms or greater
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Controls
- Pedal switch, LEVEL knob
11 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 1 Mohm
- Output Impedance
- 1kohm
- Nominal Input Level
- -20 dBu
- Output A Mono Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use These Figures Will Vary Depending On The Actual Conditions of Use Nbsp Alkaline
- Approx. 4.5 hours
- Output B Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Power Supply
- Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61); AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)— Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used
- Input B Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Input A Mono Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Nominal Output Level
- -20 dBu
- Stop Undo Jack
- 1/4 inch TRS phone type
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight Including Battery
- 1 lb. (440 g)
- Dimensions
- 2.8 inch x 5.12 inch x 2.375 inch (73 x 129 x 59 mm)
3 detailsOther
- Indicators
- CHECK indicator, LOOP indicator
- Current Draw
- 85 mA
- Can Be Used with An Optional AC Adaptor Psa Series
- sold separately)
