Roland RSS RV-800

Roland RSS RV-800 Spring Reverb

Roland’s 1979 RSS series brought high-quality signal processing to the prosumer market at an affordable price, featuring stereo reverb, phasing, and graphic equalisation. The series integrated seamlessly with Roland’s electronic instruments, ensuring broad compatibility. The standout Roland RSS RV-800 offered stereo reverb with a built-in compressor for minimal distortion, independent panning for versatile soundscapes, and the option to isolate the reverb signal.

Roland RSS RV-800 Spring Reverb Details

Roland in 1979, introduced cutting-edge quality to the professional consumer market without breaking the bank. The RSS series represented a fresh lineup of Rack Mount Signal Components, boasting features like stereo reverb, stereo phasing, and stereo and mono graphic equalisation.

These initial offerings were merely a glimpse into Roland’s extensive range of signal processors to come. The RSS Series seamlessly integrated with Roland’s vast and varied collection of electronic musical equipment, making it compatible with the widest array of instruments and devices globally.

With its affordability and Roland’s renowned commitment to excellence, the RSS Series, especially the Roland RSS RV-800, stood out as the top choice for prosumer audio equipment, by delivering unmatched value.

Roland RSS RV-800 Features

  • Stereo reverb with built-in compressor circuit that produces clear reverb sound with little distortion for any input.
  • Direct sound and reverb sound can be panned and controlled independently, making it possible to create a wide variety of sounds by taking advantage of the stereo sound field.
  • It has a direct sound on/off switch, so you can extract only the reverb sound.

Specifications

  • Input level: +20dBv, 0dBv, -20dBv
  • Input impedance: 50k unbalanced
  • Output level: Rated 0dBv, -20d Bv, max. +17dBv
  • Output impedance: 600 ohm unbalanced
  • External effector: Input level 0dBv, -20dBv
  • Input impedance: 50k 2 unbalanced
  • Output level: 0dBv (meter 0 dB),
  • Output impedance: 600 ohm unbalanced, 0dBv=1vRMS
  • Reverb time: Approx. 3 seconds
  • Frequency response: 10Hz~40kHz, +0/- 1dB, gain 0dB±1dB, Direct
  • Harmonic Distortion rate: (1kHz, 0dBv) 0.004% or less, S/N (IHF A) 100dB
  • Reverb direct channel:
  • S/N: (reverb polyum, max. 1HFA)
  • Compressor ON: 70dB, OFF: 72dB
  • Crosstalk: (1HF A, 1 Hz, 0dBv) -85dB Reverb Unit 4
  • Power consumption :12W
  • Dimensions: 480mm x 136mm x 342mm
  • Weight: 8.9 kg

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