HUSH® is a registered trade mark of GHS Corporation USA May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498 and 5493617. Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
Your HUSH The Pedal has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1 This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used.
Precautions NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING: Read all instructions contained in this manual. Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Precautions Continued.... Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
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. V.I.R.
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 Variable Integrated Release (V.I.R.) technology contained in each HUSH circuit automatically adjusts the release rate of the expander based on the dynamic decay rate of the incoming signal. If the input signal stops suddenly, downward expansion will occur rapidly (similar to a gate). If the input signal decays slowly, expansion will occur slowly without disrupting the dynamic decay of the input signal. The THRESHOLD control should be adjusted by listening to the noise floor while not playing.
Functions Right Side 1 Left Side 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1= This switch activates the HUSH circuitry. Step on the switch again to deactivate the HUSH. 2= Threshold Control - Turn Clockwise to increase the amount of HUSH added to the signal. In high gain situations turn the Threshold more towards “Max”. In lower gain settings turn Theshold more towards “MIN”. Set this control to suit your taste.
Connections When using the HUSH The Pedal in line between your guitar effects and amplifier the pedal should always be the last device in the signal chain. The HUSH The Pedal can also be used in your amplifier’s effects loop. However, if you are running multiple effects though this loop the HUSH The Pedal should always be the last dynamic device in the signal chain, but before digital delays or reverbs.
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Specifications Input Impedance 470K Maximum Input +5dBu Maximum Output +5dBu Distortion .
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