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Maxon RCP660 Real Compressor Pedal
Tube compression is the stuff of legend, and many of the greatest recordings of all time were tracked using tube compressors in the studio. The problem is that these vintage tube units are generally cumbersome, expensive, and hard to maintain, making them virtually unusable in a real-world environment. With this in mind, Maxon created the RCP660 Real Compressor. Powered by a hand-selected 12AX7WXT preamp tube, The RCP660 takes the amazing tube tone of studio rack gear and packs it into a compact, floor mounted stompbox that can be used virtually anywhere for any audio application. The RCP660's controls are deceptively simple to use, yet they offer an incredible array of compressed tones. Master controls the output volume, and can add up to 10dB of clean boost to the input signal. Sensitivity determines the input level at which the compression is activated keep it set low for use as a Limiter or crank it for constant, consistent compression. Attack and Sustain knobs control the degree of compression and intensity, allowing for everything from a subtle pinch to extreme squash. The RCP660 also features a Footswitchable Boost function, allowing for quick changes between solo and rhythm playing or the ability to use the unit as a clean Booster in front of your amp. The Boost function adds a full 13dB of Gain to the signal, more than enough to jump out in front of a full-band mix or drive the input of any amplifier into sweet, singing, saturation. While the RCP660 is great for live use, it really shines when used for recording. When used on a direct input to a hard disk recorder, the RCP660 can add warmth, detail and a three-dimensional quality to steel or nylon string acoustics that simply must be heard to be believed. Bass Guitars will also benefit from the RCP660, which works perfectly to reign in the low frequencies in that annoying "woofy" range without losing the desired punch and power needed to make a great recording. When your playing or recording demands the sound of classic tube compression, the RCP660 Real Compressor is the only real choice. Real Tube Series Every musician knows that nothing can match the unique "sonic footprint" of a vacuum tube. The warmth of tone, dynamic responsiveness, and incredible sonic clarity of tube circuits is the stuff of legend. With this in mind, the Engineers at Maxon have spent years of research and development in order to create a line of guitar effects that would offer the sonic benefits of vacuum tubes coupled with the ease of use of a compact floor effect. The result is the Maxon Real Tube Series. Each Real Tube model features a heavy-duty, bent steel chassis with air vent for tube. Only the highest quality components are used, including metal jacks and switches and hand-selected dual triode tubes. This combination of superior components and ingenious designs yields stunningly realistic tones that rival the most expensive tube gear. When only the real thing will do, the Maxon Real Tube Series is the only choice. Real Tube Series RCP660 Real Compressor Pedal Features• :• Rugged, Lightweight Chassis Made of 1/16" bent steel, extremely lightweight (approximately 1 pound) and strong. The chassis size allows for optimum component positioning to minimize cross-talk that can lead to excessive noise and signal coloration. Tube vent allows for sufficient cooling of internal triode • • Internal Tube Power Each unit features a hand-selected Sovtek 12AX7WXT dual triode vacuum tube with ceramic socket and protective shield. Tube socket is isolated from PCB for low-noise operation. • • Mechanical Bypass Switching Mechanical bypass switching using DPDT switch reduces switching noise inherent to tube circuits. High impedance buffers on Inputs and low impedance buffers on Outputs help to further reduce noise and provide transparent operation in bypass. • • AC Power Operation Power using Maxon AC210N AC adaptor (120 VAC in / 9 VDC out. 200 mA center - / sleeve +). • • LED Power/Boost indicator Ultra bright LED's indicate Effect status (on/off) and Boost status (on/off). • • 3-Year Warranty Godlyke Inc. guarantees to replace or repair (at their option) this product should it suffer from defects in materials or workmanship. Coverage period is one year for moving parts (example: pots, switches, jacks) and three years for non-moving parts (example: IC's, transistors, etc.). • Damages caused by accident, abuse, alteration, or misuse are not covered by this warranty. Product appearance and normal "wear and tear" (worn paint, scratches, etc.) are not covered by this warranty. No other warranty is expressed or implied.Technical Description • Input Impedance: 500 Ohms • Input Jack: 1/4 in. standard phone jack • Output Impedance: less than 10K Ohms • Output Jack: 1/4 in. standard phone jack • Equivalent Input Noise: less than -105 dB (input shorted, IHF-A weighted) • Max Output Level: +10 dB (typical) • Controls: Sensitivity, Attack, Sustain • Switches: Boost, Effect • Maximum Gain: 47 dB / 34 dB (boost on/off) with all knobs at maximum • Compression Ratio: 3:1 (approximate) • Attack Time: 1 to 12 mSec. (at input -10dB, 1KHz) • Tube: Selected dual triode tube (typically Sovtek 12AX7WXT) • Power Consumption: 160 mA at 10VDC / 160 mA at 9VDC • Dimensions: 110 (W) x 160 (D) x 72 (H) mm • Weight: 600 Grams • Accessories: • Power Supply (Maxon AC210N) x 1 • Warranty Card x 1 • User Manual x 1 • * * 0 dB = 0.775 Vms • * * Specifications subject to change without notice.
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