Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble

Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble

Rotary Revolution
Rotary speaker cabinets sound amazing, but their size and weight make them impractical for anyone but the most dedicated vintage enthusiasts. Powered by the latest BOSS advancements, the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble distills this expressive spatial effect into a footprint that’s easy to integrate into every setup. This powerhouse pedal authentically recreates the complex sonic magic of its inspiration, supported by three sound modes, deep tonal shaping, and advanced operation with the onboard pedal switch and external control.

Features

• Authentic rotary speaker sounds and behaviors condensed into a space-saving BOSS compact pedal
  
• Three versatile modes include a vintage rotary sound and two modified tones with enhanced spatial effects
  
• Virtual rotor display with lights that indicate treble and bass rotor speeds
  
• Fast/slow rotor speed control
  
• Drive knob to add vintage tube saturation
  
• Rise/Fall Time switch adjusts the transition time between rotor speeds
  
• Drive/Balance switch assigns the Drive knob to control the saturation amount or the volume balance between the treble and bass rotors
  
• Four selectable pedal switch modes for bypassing the effect and controlling the rotor speed in various ways while performing
  
• Support for advanced control with external footswitches or an expression pedal (speed, brake, and other functions)
  
• Mono/stereo input and output
  
• Two stereo output modes: standard stereo (default) or individual wet and dry outputs
  
• BOSS five-year warranty

Specifications

Sample Rate:  48 kHz

AD Conversion:  24 bits + AF method
AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This 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

Nominal Input Level:  INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: -20 dBu

Maximum Input Level:  INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: +7 dBu

Input Impedance:  INPUT A (MONO), INPUT B: 1 MΩ

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

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

Output Impedance:  OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 1 kΩ

Recommended Load Impedance:  OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B: 10 kΩ or greater

Bypass:  Buffered bypass

Controls

SLOW knob
FAST knob
DRIVE knob
LEVEL knob

MODE switch
Pedal switch
RISE/FALL TIME switch
DRIVE KNOB switch

Indicator:  CHECK indicator (Used for indication of Tempo and check battery)
VIRTUAL ROTOR

Connectors

INPUT A (MONO) jack, INPUT B jack, OUTPUT A (MONO) jack, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
DC IN jack

Power Supply:  Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22, commercially available)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw:  115 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use:  Alkaline: Approx. 2.5 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

Options (sold separately)

AC adaptor: PSA series
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5

Size and Weight

Width:  73 mm-2-7/8 inches

Depth:  129 mm-5-1/8 inches

Height:  59 mm-2-3/8 inches

Weight (including battery):  450 g-1 lb

• 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
• *The specifications are subject to change without notice.