Third Man Records Plasma Coil

The Third Man Records Plasma Coil by Gamechanger Audio is a high-voltage distortion pedal featuring innovative technology that expresses audio signals as a series of electrical discharges at 3.5 kV. The pedal is designed for use with guitars, bass, synthesizers, and drum machines. It incorporates a xenon gas-filled tube and offers the following technical specifications and features:

- High Voltage PLASMA Distortion circuit that converts audio signals into a series of electrical discharges at 3.5 kV.
- ON/OFF switch with a silent footswitch.
- 2 EQ controls to boost or cut LOW and HIGH frequencies.
- Master VOLUME knob for adjusting the output signal level.
- VOLTAGE knob to adjust the amount of electrical current sent to the PLASMA Tube.
- EFFECT knob for selecting 1 of 6 different special effect types, including volume boost, subharmonic modes, upper harmonic mode, and mixed modes.
- EFFECT Footswitch to engage the PLASMA COIL's special effect circuit.
- Effect Footswitch TOGGLE to configure the EFFECTS Footswitch as a latching ON/OFF switch or as a Momentary switch.
- 1 MONO input Jack.
- Power Requirements: Standard 9V DC pedal power supply with a center- negative connector, 300 mA or higher (no battery slot).
- Xenon gas-filled PLASMA Tube with an expected life of 10,000 to 70,000 hours of active playing.
- 1-year warranty.

The pedal is designed to provide a natural noise gate, extremely wide EQ range, and unique harmonic saturation, resulting in a distinctive and responsive distortion effect. The Plasma Coil is a special version of the PLASMA Pedal, created by Gamechanger Audio and Third Man Records, and is used by Jack White on the Raconteurs’ latest album "Help Us Stranger" and subsequent projects.

For more detailed information, the user manual and additional details can be found on the manufacturer's website.