Maxon ROD-881 Real Overdrive-Distortion Pedal Overview
The Maxon ROD881 Real Overdrive/Distortion - Takes all the great overdriven tube sounds of the ROD880 and turbo charges them by adding a switchable Distortion mode for searing, super-saturated guitar tones that rival the biggest of the big rigs in the amp world. In addition, the ROD881 features a Footswitchable Boost mode that effectively adds another channel to your amplifier.The Maxon ROD881 switchable Distortion mode adds a secondary, cascaded gain stage into the signal path for even more extreme tube punishment than the ROD880. In addition to simply adding more Gain, the selectable OD/Distortion modes greatly increase the versatility of the ROD881, allowing it to function in a variety of roles from semi-clean booster to ultra-high gain preamp.
The ROD881's Footswitchable Boost function then allows the user to take full advantage of these sounds by creating an additional channel for quick changes between solos and rhythms. When combined with the various clean and drive settings on your amplifier, these two unique features create a multitude of easily accessible tone settings at the touch of your foot, effectively turning your amplifier into a two- or three-channel "uber" amp.
The tones of the ROD881 can be fine tuned using via its large, easy-to adjust control panel. Gain and Master Volume provide complete and precise command of the ROD881's output level and amount of Drive. Bass, Treble, and Mid Boost controls with extended operation ranges offer a limitless array of tonal options, from the classic "808" tone to extremely beefy low end chunk.
All of these sounds are then kept clean and noise-free via the rear mounted, switchable Noise Reduction circuitry with variable Threshold control and a 1:2 noise reduction ratio. Powered via a standard 9-volt DC adaptor that allows easy integration into your pedalboard or rack setup, the ROD881 offers the maximum amount of options for the distortion connoisseur.
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- Input Impedance: 500 Ohms
- Input Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
- Output Impedance: less than 10K Ohms
- Output Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
- Equivalent Input Noise: less than -110 dB (input shorted, IHF-A weighted)
- Max Output Level: 10 dB (typical)
- Switch: Overdrive/Distortion, Boost, Effect, NR on/off (rear)
- Controls: Gain, Master, Bass, Middle, Treble, NR Threshhold (rear)
- Tone Control Range:
- (Bass) 100 Hz 0 to 28 dB (typical)
- (Middle) 1 KHz 0 to 25 dB (typical)
- (Treble) 3 KHz 0 to 22 dB (typical)
- Noice Reduction Ratio: 1:2 or more (approximate)
- Tube: Selected dual triode tube (typically Sovtek 12AY7EH)
- Power Consumption: 190 mA at 10VDC / 180 mA at 9VDC
- Dimensions: 110 mm (W) x 160 mm (D) x 72 mm (H)
- Weight: 700g
