
Anthony Easton
The Free The Tone PA-1QG is a programmable analog 10-band EQ pedal designed to provide rich analog sound with the ease and versatility of digital control. Here are its features and technical specifications:
Features:
- All equalizer circuits passing instrument signals are fully analog, while
the parameter control section is digital, allowing real-time control via
preset recalling and MIDI.
- The HTS (Holistic Tonal Solution) circuit manages high-quality guitar/bass
signals from input to output to maintain consistent sound texture whether the
effect is on or off.
- The 10-band equalizer's frequencies are specially selected for guitar and
bass, with optimized equalizer curves for each instrument to allow precise
adjustments.
- 99 presets can be instantly recalled via MIDI signals.
- Can function as an equalizer effects unit and a preset volume controller
for managing sound levels in each preset.
Specifications:
- Number of presets: 99
- Input impedance: INST min. 1 MΩ / LINE min. 300 kΩ
- Output load impedance: min. 10 kΩ
- Max. input level: INST +4 dBu / LINE +14 dBu (EQ setting = flat)
- Controls: ◀︎▶︎ cursor keys, PARAMETER encoder, INST(-10dB)/LINE(+4dB) level
selector switch
- Frequencies: 50 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 800 Hz, 1500 Hz, 2500 Hz, 3500
Hz, 7 kHz, 10 kHz (±12 dB)
- Terminals: 1/4" standard phone jack x 2 (input and output), DC9V input jack
(for AC adapter), DIN 5-pin connector x 2 (MIDI IN and OUT/THRU)
- Power supply: 9V DC center negative polarity*
- Current consumption: 200 mA
- Dimensions: 120 x 102.3 x 58.5 mm (4.7 x 4.0 x 2.3 inches)
- Weight (excl. accessories): approx. 350 g (0.77 lbs)
*Remarks:
- No AC-DC adaptor is included in this product. Please prepare separately.
- Stabilized 9V DC center minus adapter is recommended.
- Do not daisy chain with other effectors as it may cause HUM problems or
high frequency noise.
- Ground loops can cause hum, clicks, and buzzing noise, so when using a
power supply, please power the unit from an isolated output with adequate
current supply.
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