User manual ROCKTRON THEPEDAL

[. . . ] Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. This product is not equipped with a plug, cable or adapter. A battery provides power under normal operation. [. . . ] This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Rocktron's HUSH® The Pedal - guitar noise reduction footswitch!HUSH The Pedal is designed to eliminate the background noise or "hiss" produced by high gain amplifiers when a signal is present without descimating your tone. HUSH The Pedal incorporates the latest version of the HUSH descreet circuitry which also includes Rocktron's patented Variable Integrated Release (V. I. R. ) technology. technology utilizes a low-noise VCA with precision detector circuits to achieve the smoothest and most transparent noise reduction possible. The Pedal is housed in an ultra-rugged chassis with a slightly recessed Threshold control to protect against any accidental bumps which might alter your setting. This user's manual will introduce you to The Pedal and its various functions. After reading it carefully, please keep it for future reference. HUSH In most applications, the signal from an instrument being played is much louder than the noise level. Therefore, much of the noise is not heard when an instrument is being played. However, when you stop playing or let a note decay, the instrument level drops below the noise level and the noise becomes much more audible. Setting the THRESHOLD controls just above the level of the noise causes The Pedal to begin to decrease the output level so that the noise is never heard. The Pedal incorporates the latest advancements in HUSH noise reduction technology. HUSH The Pedal's discreet threshold control circuit utilizes a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA) as a downward expander which can control the gain between the input and output of The Pedal from unity to over 60dB of gain reduction. When the input signal is above the threshold level set by the THRESHOLD control, the VCA will remain at unity gain (i. e. the output level will remain equal to the input level). [. . . ] In high gain situations turn the Threshold more towards "Max". In lower gain settings turn Theshold more towards "MIN". 3= "ACTIVE" LED - When lit the HUSH is "active" or "on" 4= 9 Volt DC Adapter Input 5= Input Jack 6= Output Jack 7= Battery Compartment - To access, remove two screws, pull cloth tab to remove the battery. [. . . ]