Micro BR vs BR-600

[SteveG]

Batteries no prob as I use rechargables, but I would really miss the MP3 features, very useful for working out stuff! And as I record in any corner of the house that I can find a bit of peace (Have driven the car to a quiet layby at 3.00 am to record a vocal that HAD to be done for the next day LOL) the size is vital!!

[Oldrottenhead]

(Have driven the car to a quiet layby at 3.00 am to record a vocal that HAD to be done for the next day LOL) the size is vital!!

did your wife beleive you  lmao

[SteveG]

(Have driven the car to a quiet layby at 3.00 am to record a vocal that HAD to be done for the next day LOL) the size is vital!!

did your wife beleive you  lmao

She was asleep, hence the need for quiet! I have been screamed at for playing the electric (on headphones) in the early hours before a night shift......

[guitarron]

i like the Mbr for the guitar case useabilty of it-it has even replaced my tuner-i don't use the mp3 functions much tho
But if i wouldn't have gotten it as a gift i would have bought my 600 anyway-the work flow on it is smoother and easier-sliders and dedicated buttons makes it less tedious to use
smf import, tone import(custom kits)-programmable drums-more effects
built in stereo mics-which i just recently used for the first time sound great, just to name a few make it a serious DAW for only a little bit more money
i dont use batteries anyway and the size doesn't matter (couldn't resist that one)
they serve different purposes-field recorder-trainer vs DAW
both do many of the same things well-

[xvertirx]

So what does it mean exactly that the br 600 can't work with Mp3s? What file format does the song record in? Is it easy to transfer to and from a computer? I'm really torn between these two and I'm leaning toward the br 600 because the drums seem better and it seems like a more powerful tool, but I'm not sure.

[jkevinwolfe]

X,

The 600 exports and works with WAV files. The Micro handles both WAV and MP3. Both machines use a proprietary format for recording. You then export them into WAV on the 600 and WAV and MP3 on the Micro. Both are just as easy to connect to your computer by USB for moving files.

Kevin

[guitarron]

The Mbr will act as a MP3 player, it will also transfer your song to MP3 inside the the box.
The 600 doesn't do either of those function.
I have never used those functions, i do all that stuff on the PC.
All Boss BR's use MT2 format then conversion to WAV is done with the wav convertor program on the PC or internally
you can complete/master a song inside the BR itself too.
As far as i know the Micro is the only BR that will also convert your mastered song to MP3 or wav
I don't understand why they didnt stick that functionality in the other br's. Maybe because the MIcro's size lends itself to being a MP3 player.
When it comes to tracking, mixing, arrangement features and effects, the br600 and up are better.
Transferring files to PC is easy on all the br's-i prefer this method-it's seems much faster

[xvertirx]

Thanks guys! This helps a lot.

[Olarte]

  Ah man, what are you guys doing to me...

I got until May 13th to return the Micro BR to Guitar Center and exchange it for the BR 600....  I'm second guessing myself.

BUT the MicroBR is small, size of a Nintendo DSLite, I bought the Silicone case for it, it suits my needs, the whole MP3 right out of the box etc.. I do mostly accoustic, classical guitar so no need for a lot of tracks etc.

The 600 has more features, but the interface acually a lot more complicated, more buttons, etc... and of course $120 more...

If I can hold out until May 14th, then it will be out of my hands!

[jkevinwolfe]

Olarte,

I don't want to throw another wrench in the works, but I would think all those controls on the 600 would become second nature once you're past the learning curve.

But as someone who works solo and uses the Micro for composing as much as recording, I find it can do everything I need it to for the moment.

One equalizer in your decision is that the final mix that comes out each unit can sound just as good. There really isn't a quality issue between the two.

For me, I think the number of tracks needed were a key factor in the decision. If you need four or six (bounced) tracks then the Micro is probably set up to do what you want more conveniently. If you need eight or 14 tracks (bounced), then the 600 will do it more conveniently. BUT if you need 16 tracks or 30 (bounced) then you need to be looking at the 1200 or 1600. See? It never stops. There's always a reason to feel you made the wrong decision, until you get past 24 tracks or 46 (bounced). Then Boss has left you SOL.  : )

Kevin