Ashdown Original Valve Pre-DI Pedal

Ashdown Original Valve Pre-DI Pedal

The Original Valve Pre-DI Pedal beautifully shapes the clean signal of the bass while also offering a footswitchable, tube-driven overdrive in a single compact unit. Crystal-clear clean sounds and powerful, overdriven growl – the Original Valve Pre-DI Pedal delivers it all.

Shape
The Shape knob provides a broad mid-scoop and is applied to the signal before the drive circuit or EQ.

EQ
The equalization circuit features 5 bands with control frequencies around 100 Hz, 340 Hz, 680 Hz, 1.6 kHz, and 7 kHz. The associated filters are of the low Q type, resulting in considerable overlap between the frequencies, ensuring a smooth response. Since the pedal is designed for use with other devices such as mixers and amplifiers, which typically have stronger onboard equalization, the control range has been adjusted accordingly.

Output
The output control manages the signal from the pedal to the connected device via the ¼" jack socket. When this output is in use, the Phones output is not available. This jack socket has a permanent ground. Adjust the output level according to the connected device. Note: This control does not adjust the DI output. This knob also serves as the volume control for the built-in headphone amplifier. Headphones can be connected via the 3.5 mm 3-pole mini jack on the back. The line input is located on the back under the Phones output. This is also a 3.5 mm mini jack, with its level control used to mix the line signal with that of the instrument.

Specifications

• Power supply: 15-18 V external power supply, center pin negative
• EQ: 5-band EQ, Bass, Low-Mid, Middle, Hi-Mid, and Treble
• Distortion: 12AX7 powered Valve Drive
• H x W x D (mm): 62 (including 6 mm feet) x 183 x.