DISC Gurus 1959 Doubledecker 2 Channel Preamp Pedal

Full Description

Two Independent Channels

The 1959 Doubledecker feature 2 separate channels, offering a range of British inspired tones with an extensive selection of controls to find the perfect sound for any playing style. The pedal goes from soothing blues notes to the crunch of hard rock and everything in between. The 2 channels are labelled floor 1 and floor 2, with each featuring independent gain, volume, and tone stack controls for excellent tone sculpting. The Doubeldecker pedal is designed with rich detail and an organic sound, offering plenty of dynamics and harmonics to ensure the overall tone is focused and “in-your-face”.

Built for The Bedroom & Big Stage

Along with the independent volume, gain, and tone stacks, the Gurus pedal features a range of controls and functions to suit both bedroom and stage settings. Its effective and intuitive range of controls create excellent flexibility, letting players find the perfect sound for any situation. A D.I. out can be used to plug the pedal into mixers or recording device, and features a direct/emulated option to choose if the output has a speaker simulation of a 2 x 12” V30/SM57. A tube FX loop with series/parallel capabilities, lets players connect their effects chain to the pedal. Footswitch outputs allows the connection of analogue switches, while the post boost can be activated on the bypass, floor 1, and floor 2.

Features

• 2 independent channels for delivering clues tones to hard rock sounds
• Wide range of controls for extensive tone shaping
• Tube FX loop with series and parallel switch for connecting your pedal chain
• Solo footswitch offers a post boost which can be used in all 3 modes
• D.I. Output allows connection with Mixer or DAW Setup
• Footswitch Inputs for extending footswitch capabilities
• Powered by 9/12VDC Max (Sold Separately)

Specifications

General

• Channels: 2
• Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Gain, 2 x 3-Band EQ, Solo, FX Loop, D.I. Out
• Tube: 12AX7B/ECC83
• S/N Ratio: 58dB
• Max Gain: 98dB
• Max Boost: 8dB
• Dimensions (mm): 220 x 125 x 50

Controls

• Floor 1:
  • Gain: 65dB
  • Volume: 0 to +10dB
  • S/N Ratio: 52dB
  • Treble: 7800Hz +/-12dB
  • Middle: 850Hz +/-10dB
  • Bass: 120Hz +/-10dB

• Floor 2:
  • Gain: 98dB
  • Volume: 0 to +10dB
  • S/N Ratio: 58dB
  • Treble: 6500Hz +/-12dB
  • Middle: 1000Hz +/-10dB
  • Bass: 120Hz +/-10dB

• FX Loop:
  • Series: 100 Post EQ Mix
  • Parallel: 50 Post EQ Mix

• D.I. Out:
  • Direct: No SPK. Sim. +4db
  • Emulated: SM57 + 2xV30

Connections

• Input Impedance: Less Than 1M Ohm
• Output Impedance: Less Than 100M Ohm
• Send Impedance: Less Than 100M Ohm
• Return Impedance: Less Than 100M Ohm
• D.I. Out Impedance: Less Than 47M Ohm
• Serial FX Loop: 0db
• Parallel FX Loop (50 ): 0db
• Max Return Signal: 0.3Vpp
• Max D.I. Out Signal: 0.1Vpp

Power Requirements

• Main Power: DC 2.1mm Centre Negative
• Power 9VDC (Negative Tip): 230 mA
• Power 12VDC (Negative Tip): 280 mA
• Max Consumption: 300 mA

Please Note: The pedal does not come with a power supply