Sound Pure's Take
Bring the best of both worlds to your pedalboard with the Boss IR-2. This isn’t just a simple effects pedal; it’s a portal to a world of sonic possibility, packed with the legendary tone of classic amps and a cabinet of pro-grade IRs. Whether you're seeking to sculpt a pristine clean tone or dial in a high-gain monster, its 32-bit floating point processing and 96 kHz sampling rate ensures every nuance of your playing is captured with stunning clarity. More than just a tool, the IR-2 is a sound investment in your creativity, a uniquely powerful piece of gear that allows you to bring your perfect tone anywhere, from the stage to the studio. It’s a dynamic, rock-solid instrument that will become an indispensable part of your musical arsenal!
Specifications
- Sampling Frequency
- 96 kHz
- AD Conversion
- 24 bits + AF method (Adaptive Focus method)
- 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 Slots
- 11 (shared with preset slots)
- Nominal Input Level
- -20 dBu (INPUT, RETURN)
- Maximum Input Level
- +7 dBu (INPUT, RETURN)
- Input Impedance
- 1 MΩ (INPUT, RETURN)
- Nominal Output Level
- -20 dBu (OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND, PHONES)
- Maximum Output Level
- +7 dBu (OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND, PHONES)
- Output Impedance
- 1 kΩ (OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND), 44 Ω (PHONES)
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 10 kΩ or greater (OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND), 44 Ω or greater (PHONES)
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- Controls
- Type knob, GAIN knob, TREBLE knob, LEVEL knob, MIDDLE knob, AMBIENCE knob, BASS knob, Pedal switch
- Indicator
- CHECK indicator (Used for indication of Channel and battery check)
Connectors
- INPUT, OUTPUT A (MONO), OUTPUT B, SEND
- 1/4-inch phone type
- RETURN
- 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- CH SEL
- 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN
- PHONES
- Stereo miniature phone type
- USB
- USB Type-C(R)
- Power Supply
- Alkaline battery (9 V) or AC adaptor
- Current Draw
- 160 mA
- Expected Battery Life
- Approx. 3.5 hours with alkaline battery
- Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height)
- 73 mm x 129 mm x 59 mm (2-7/8 in. x 5-1/8 in. x 2-3/8 in.)
- Weight (including battery)
- 450 g (1 lb)
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
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