--- product_id: 7768742 title: "Roland BR-80 Portable Digital Recorder" brand: "boss" price: "£259.96" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Boss" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7768742-roland-br-80-portable-digital-recorder store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Built-in stereo condenser mic 32GB SD/SDHC storage 64 V-Tracks & 8 simultaneous playback Roland BR-80 Portable Digital Recorder **Brand:** boss **Price:** £259.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Pocket-sized power for studio-quality jams anywhere! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Roland BR-80 Portable Digital Recorder by boss - **How much does it cost?** £259.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7768742-roland-br-80-portable-digital-recorder) ## Best For - boss enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted boss brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Massive Backing Library:** Access a huge built-in library of backing and rhythm patterns to elevate your practice and live jams. - • **Pro-Grade Sound Capture:** High-quality stereo condenser mic and COSM amps/effects deliver studio-grade audio on the go. - • **Seamless Mode Switching:** Switch effortlessly between MTR, eBand, and Live Rec modes to create, practice, and perform without missing a beat. - • **Ultimate Portable Studio:** Fits in your pocket but packs 64 V-Tracks for pro-level multi-track recording anywhere. - • **Plug & Play USB Interface:** Use as a USB audio interface with built-in effects for instant DAW integration and creative flexibility. ## Overview The Roland BR-80 Portable Digital Recorder is a compact, versatile multi-track recorder featuring 64 V-Tracks, an onboard stereo condenser microphone, and three dynamic modes (MTR, eBand, Live Rec). It supports up to 32GB SD/SDHC cards for extended recording, includes a vast library of backing tracks, and offers world-class COSM amps and effects. Perfect for musicians seeking a professional-grade, portable recording and practice solution with USB audio interface capabilities. ## Description MICRO BR BR-80: Digital Recorder: Plug into the Ultimate Micro Studio-Small enough to fit in your pocket, the BOSS MICRO BR BR-80 is the ultimate new portable recording and jam-along tool for guitarists and other musicians. It's equipped with three modes to create, record, and perform your music: an eight-track MTR (Multi-Track Recorder) mode; an eBand mode for onstage backing tracks and phrase training; and a Live Rec mode for instantly capturing high-quality stereo recordings. You can even combine the three modes seamlessly. Record your phrase ideas using Live Rec mode, for example, and then import the recordings into MTR mode to use as foundations for song production. Once you've added tracks, import your finished songs into eBand mode for backing-track accompaniment at the gig. The MICRO BR BR-80 is truly a must-have for all musicians! Review: Incredible! - I used to live and work at a world-class recording studio and let me tell you, the Boss BR-800 is the way to go! Very versatile. We're going to record more than a few albums with this baby! Here's how I use the BR-800 as an incredibly versatile recording environment: Track 1 - straight signal from guitar. Tracks 2 and 3 - stereo output from guitar into my Boss GT-1 (amazing device BTW). Track 4 - stereo to mono mixdown from keyboard/rhythm Korg X-50. The key is using Tracks 2 and 3 to get a pretty good reference playback/scratch track from the GT-1 effects pedal. Obviously I'm doing the same with Track 4: the Korg X-50 rhythm track. But the key is that I am recording a straight guitar signal on Track 1. With that straight guitar signal, I can take that clean guitar track into Logic or GarageBand, and then it gets crazy, because I can then use any onboard computer effects to get any kind of sound effects and even change the effects dynamically as the song changes.. I could even record in another session using the clean guitar Track 1 and pump it back into my GT-1 (or any other rack pedal I have) and then try different effects that way, without having to re-record the guitar tracks, but yet have different, way-cool effects. This mimics the way that recording studios work. Many engineers will record the band with as many effects as they like, so it sounds great to the band. But they also will record a clean track. So that they can manipulate the clean track and apply effects later on in the recording/mixing process. This is where bands learn to do it like the engineers do it, because it's more versatile. My only complaint (very minor) so far... It takes some time to convert a song and transfer it to my MacBook - 30+mins for 9 minute song) a way minor complaint). If I used it as a DAW, that transfer-time issue would be eliminated, but, I don't use it as a DAW, as we need latency free-recording. So transferring the tracks to my MacBook takes a bit of time. But it's worth it, because getting the straight guitar tracks while being able to hear effects in real time is awesome! I can't recommend it enough for either beginners or professionals. Boss really did it right. And the GT-1 is also in a league of it's own! Review: Feature packed in such a small portable device!!!! - This little machine is awesome and feature packed. It does too many things to list but for a small portable DAW-Less set up it is great. The onboard effects and pre sets are very good. Also the built in condenser microphones work great. You can produce high quality music from this machine and is a very good practice tool. This multi-track recorder is worth the price just for the included Boss pedal effects and the vocal and harmony effects. Also has amazing battery life! ## Features - Three modes: MTR (multi-track recorder), eBand, and Live Recorder.Records directly to SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32 GB).High-quality stereo condenser microphone built in for instant audio capture.64 V-Tracks and eight simultaneous playback tracks - eBand function for phrase training and play-along tracks.Huge library of built-in backing and rhythm patterns - World-class COSM amps and effects onboard.Use as a USB audio interface with built-in effects.SONAR X1 LE software included ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004W8ZN7Q | | Battery Average Life | 12 Hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #38,610 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #61 in Portable Studio Recorders | | Brand | BOSS | | Built-In Media | Not Included | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 634 Reviews | | Digital Recording Time | 12 hours | | Format | Live | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04957054500467 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters | | Item Type Name | Micro BR Digital Recorder | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Roland | | Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB | | Microphone Form Factor | Built-In | | Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | | Model Number | BR-80 | | Number of Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. | | Screen Size | 2 | | UPC | 761294500460 700315945569 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 90 days. | ## Product Details - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Brand:** BOSS - **Hardware Interface:** USB - **Microphone Form Factor:** Built-In - **Format:** Live - **Headphones Jack:** 3.5 millimeters - **Number of Batteries:** 2 AA batteries required. - **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB - **Item Weight:** 0.14 Kilograms - **Screen Size:** 2 ## Images ![Roland BR-80 Portable Digital Recorder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714dJ3nLZiL.jpg) ![Roland BR-80 Portable Digital Recorder - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uftpEYGsL.jpg) ![Roland BR-80 Portable Digital Recorder - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91MoEtFXvyL.jpg) ![Roland BR-80 Portable Digital Recorder - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717+EORU71L.jpg) ![Roland BR-80 Portable Digital Recorder - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wipu7U8ML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: what is included with this?** A: The br80, and the usb connection, ac input is sold separately **Q: Can you set the record start stop time?** A: No, everything is manual. **Q: Can I use my songs from iTunes with this unit?** A: Yes, load the songs onto the computer and use the software to drag and drop to the BR-80. **Q: Does the br80 come with a sd card?** A: An SD card is not included. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible! *by B***M on September 10, 2021* I used to live and work at a world-class recording studio and let me tell you, the Boss BR-800 is the way to go! Very versatile. We're going to record more than a few albums with this baby! Here's how I use the BR-800 as an incredibly versatile recording environment: Track 1 - straight signal from guitar. Tracks 2 and 3 - stereo output from guitar into my Boss GT-1 (amazing device BTW). Track 4 - stereo to mono mixdown from keyboard/rhythm Korg X-50. The key is using Tracks 2 and 3 to get a pretty good reference playback/scratch track from the GT-1 effects pedal. Obviously I'm doing the same with Track 4: the Korg X-50 rhythm track. But the key is that I am recording a straight guitar signal on Track 1. With that straight guitar signal, I can take that clean guitar track into Logic or GarageBand, and then it gets crazy, because I can then use any onboard computer effects to get any kind of sound effects and even change the effects dynamically as the song changes.. I could even record in another session using the clean guitar Track 1 and pump it back into my GT-1 (or any other rack pedal I have) and then try different effects that way, without having to re-record the guitar tracks, but yet have different, way-cool effects. This mimics the way that recording studios work. Many engineers will record the band with as many effects as they like, so it sounds great to the band. But they also will record a clean track. So that they can manipulate the clean track and apply effects later on in the recording/mixing process. This is where bands learn to do it like the engineers do it, because it's more versatile. My only complaint (very minor) so far... It takes some time to convert a song and transfer it to my MacBook - 30+mins for 9 minute song) a way minor complaint). If I used it as a DAW, that transfer-time issue would be eliminated, but, I don't use it as a DAW, as we need latency free-recording. So transferring the tracks to my MacBook takes a bit of time. But it's worth it, because getting the straight guitar tracks while being able to hear effects in real time is awesome! I can't recommend it enough for either beginners or professionals. Boss really did it right. And the GT-1 is also in a league of it's own! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Feature packed in such a small portable device!!!! *by Q***Q on May 11, 2025* This little machine is awesome and feature packed. It does too many things to list but for a small portable DAW-Less set up it is great. The onboard effects and pre sets are very good. Also the built in condenser microphones work great. You can produce high quality music from this machine and is a very good practice tool. This multi-track recorder is worth the price just for the included Boss pedal effects and the vocal and harmony effects. Also has amazing battery life! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It won't record plugged in. Read below. *by L***. on October 28, 2024* You want to know what you can't do with this device. You won't be able to record your electric guitar by plugin in, you can't record vocals using a microphone either. The only way to record is to use the two average built in mics. You won't be able to record any type of audio coming in via the guitar/mic in input. And that's a bummer! I thought I could use it to record my electric guitar for future reference, that I could record a show connecting a cable from my aviom mixer to the boss. But you can't. If I knew this before I wouldn't have bought it in the first place. It comes with FX distortion, delay, flanger but oddly enough and reverb... And you can't record with the effects on, again, you can't plug your guitar. What you can do and what it is for, is just to plug and play. It comes with a metronome, a tuner, you can add your backing tracks and practice a whole show. You can slow the tempo of the songs. It also comes with a series of play along tracks in various music styles that I don't think I will ever use, but some kid might have fun with it. The battery consumes fast, I've used it for 8 hours and the batteries are already dead. It is well built, seems good quality, easy to use, very intuitive and I like it, I'm gonna keep it, but I wouldn't recommend buying it for a musician who wants to record their performance. It is more a device to plug and play than to actually record. It comes with a SD card inside, which was a pleasant surprise. I didn't try it as an interface yet, the manual comes in Japanese, so I use the Google translate camera to read it. It says a driver you have to install first comes in the SD card. I'll try it as interface when I get a card reader. Even though I am disappointed that it doesn't record as I expected, I like this little machine very much. ## Frequently Bought Together - Boss MICRO BR BR-80 8-channel Digital Recorder - Accessory USA 9V AC DC Adapter for Boss DD3 Pedal/Boss Micro BR BR-80 BA-BR80S Digital Recorder 9VDC Power Supply Cord --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7768742-roland-br-80-portable-digital-recorder](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7768742-roland-br-80-portable-digital-recorder) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*