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have two gain regions to choose from during live performance. There are also dedicated HI LEVEL and LO LEVEL Output controls, allowing
you to set the desired volume level for each Gain Mode individually. The EQ can be assigned to either or both of these Gain Mode choices so
that it becomes active with the desired Gain Mode selection. And of course it wouldn’t be a Throttle Box without the powerful MID CUT control
from the original that allows global scooping of the mids in addition to whatever you might do with the Graphic sliders. And finally, the internally
selectable BOOST switch hidden under the Bottom Plate on the original THROTTLE BOX appears on this EQ version as an easily accessible
Top Panel BOOST switch for extra girth and a bit of gain enhancement. We’re confident this pedal will exceed your expectations and provide an
inspiring tool for expression.
FEATURES & CONTROLS
OUT
This 1/4” phono jack is the OUTPUT for the device. Connect the OUTPUT to the Input of your amplifier - or the INPUT of the next device
in line on your pedal board.
IN
This ¼” phono jack is the Instrument Input for the device. Plug the Output of your guitar into this jack with a shielded cable of good quality.
The jack is a switching type jack and the circuit is turned on when a cable is inserted. When the circuit is activated by inserting a cable, the
internal battery is being used to power it—so be sure to unplug the cable from the INPUT when it’s not in use.
NOTE: The internal battery is switched to an “ON” state (drawing current and supplying voltage) by a switching element in the INPUT jack. To
prolong battery life, disconnect the cable from the ¼” INPUT jack whenever the unit is not in use
NOTE: If you wish to leave the INPUT connected permanently—as in a pedal board scenario—it is advisable to power the unit with an external
DC 9V power supply. When an external (plug-in) DC 9-volt power supply is used to power the unit the DC Receptacle on the pedal automatically
disconnects the battery to avoid battery wear and preserve its useful life. If you are going to use external DC power either for long periods or
permanently in a pedal board set-up, remove the internal battery to prevent (forgotten) battery corrosion.
NOTE: A Word on Cables… Always use shielded instrument cables of the best quality and shortest length possible when connecting these types
of devices. This will minimize degradation of your sound, particularly high frequency roll-off, due to the added capacitance in longer lengths of
cable. We recommend no more than 18-20 feet total (Input and Output combined) between your instrument and the termination at the INPUT of
the amplifier. If you must use longer cable lengths, you might consider the use of a Buffer or Line Driver to keep the tonal integrity intact. While
these change the sound slightly, it will usually be preferable to top end roll-off. And yes—those little 4” interconnects count too, so include them
in your cable length.
HI LEVEL
This is the master output (volume) level for the HI Mode and it controls the amount of signal provided to the host amplifier when the
HI Mode is active. It enables you to set the level of the HI Mode relative to that of the LO Mode. Use it to jump out for a featured part or solo or
set it at an equivalent volume to that of the LO Mode. HI LEVEL allows for an OUTPUT volume setting above or below that of the BYPASS Mode.
Another application is higher HI LEVEL settings to purposefully send a hotter signal to the host amp and “slam” the input stage for increased
clip, drive or gain.