RV-6Reverb

RV-6 Reverb
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Infinite Inspiration, Ready to Play

Combining high-end sound and wide-ranging versatility, the RV-6 takes pedal-based reverb to the next level. Reaching beyond the capabilities of previous generations, this powerful stomp employs the latest tech and legendary BOSS know-how to make it easy to get amazing reverb tones instantly. From subtle rooms to modern shimmer effects to long, evocative reverbs, the RV-6 envelops your tone in lush ambient spaces that endlessly inspire.

Features

  • Compact and versatile reverb pedal with rich, expansive sound
  • Dial in sophisticated, top-level reverb tones quickly with simple controls
  • Newly developed studio-grade algorithms powered by cutting-edge BOSS technology
  • Eight sound modes provide a diverse range of ready-to-play reverb effects
  • Shimmer, Dynamic, and Delay+Reverb modes deliver lush, immersive textures sought by modern players
  • Input for controlling reverb level with an optional expression pedal
  • Supports mono or stereo operation
RV-6 Reverb

Simply Great-Sounding Reverbs

Packing the latest BOSS DSP and updated algorithms, the RV-6 gives you eight highly musical reverb effects in one compact pedal. Add body and depth to your core tone with standards like Room, Hall, and Plate, dial up swirling richness with the Modulate setting, or surf it up with a vintage-style Spring reverb. Dynamic mode automatically adjusts the effect depth to your playing touch, providing deep, immersive reverb that won’t turn your tone to mud. And modern players will love the new Shimmer and Reverb+Delay modes.

RV-6 Reverb

Dialed-In Sounds at Your Command

The RV-6 makes getting high-quality reverb sounds with your guitar quick and easy—just select a sound mode, tweak the knobs to taste, and play. But while its operation is simple, the RV-6’s sound is rich and sophisticated. Under the hood, each mode includes a huge array of detailed reverb parameters, all perfectly tuned for guitar by the BOSS engineers with direct input from many pro players and sound engineers. Even as you adjust the selected mode with the Time and Tone knobs, many parameters are simultaneously adjusted inside to create the ideal voicing for every setting.

RV-6 Reverb

Analog Dry Tone and Versatile I/O

While the RV-6’s reverb effects are high-tech digital, you can rest assured that your straight guitar tone always remains pure analog as the effect is blended in. Convenient auto-switching jacks let you integrate with any pedal chain, with support for mono, mono-to-stereo, and stereo-to-stereo operation. And by plugging into the B input only, the RV-6 outputs a 100-percent wet sound, great for working with more complex rigs that employ parallel processing chains and mixers. There’s also a jack for connecting an optional expression pedal, allowing you to control the effect level in real time as you play.

Reverb Modes

+DELAY—This is reverb combined with delay. The synergistic effect provides rich reverberation.

SHIMMER—This reverb is distinctive for its sparkling high-frequency range. It produces fantasy-like reverberation wrapped in spacious overtones.

DYNAMIC—This reverb automatically sets the depth of the effect according to your performance. It produces deep reverberation without blurring the overall shape of your playing.

ROOM—This reverb simulates the reverberation of a room. It produces warm reverberation.

HALL—This reverb simulates the reverberation of a hall. It produces clear and spacious reverberation.

PLATE—This simulates a plate reverb (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of a metal plate). It produces metallic-sounding reverberation with an extended high-frequency range.

SPRING—This simulates a spring reverb built into a guitar amp.

MODULATE—This reverb adds modulation to hall reverb, producing extremely good-feeling reverberation.

Specifications
Reverb Modes
8 modes
HALL
PLATE
ROOM
SPRING
MODULATE
+DELAY
SHIMMER
DYNAMIC
Nominal Input Level
-20 dBu
Input Impedance
1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level
-20 dBu
Output Impedance
1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance
10 k ohms or greater
Controls
Pedal switch
E.LEVEL knob
TONE knob
TIME knob
MODE knob
Indicator
CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
Connectors
INPUT-A (MONO) jack
INPUT-B jack
OUTPUT-A (MONO) jack
OUTPUT-B jack
EXP jack
AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V)
Power Supply
Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (sold separately)
Current Draw
95 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use
(These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours
Accessories
Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTE," and "Information")
Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)
Options (sold separately)
AC adaptor: PSA series
Expression Pedal: BOSS FV-500H, FV-500L, 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
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