
Anthony Easton
The Maxon OD808 Overdrive pedal is a renowned guitar effect pedal known for its warm, creamy, and organic overdrive with singing sustain. Originally designed in the late 1970s, it has become a classic in the world of guitar effects. The OD808 features the following technical specifications:
- Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
- Input Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
- Output Impedance: 10K Ohms
- Output Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
- Controls: Drive, Tone, Balance
- Switch: Normal/Effect
- Noise (IHF-A): -110 dBu
- Max Amplitude: 35 dBu
- Power Supply: 9V Manganese dry cell battery (S-006P) or special AC adaptor
- Power Voltage: DC9 V (Battery) / DC10 V (AC-adaptor)
- Current Consumption: 5 mA (9V) / 6 mA (10 V)
- AC Adaptor: AC210N (option) Input: AC120V Output: DC9V/200 mA Center - /
Sleeve +
- Dimensions (main body): 61 mm (W) x 112 mm (D) x 35 mm (H)
- Dimensions (whole): 70 mm (W) x 112 mm (D) x 55 mm (H)
- Weight: 260 g
- Accessories: 9V Manganese dry cell battery (S-006P) x 1, Non-skid pad x 1,
Warranty Card x 1, User's Manual x 1
The OD808 is suitable for adding smooth, tube-like overdrive to any clean amp, as well as pushing an already overdriven amp over the edge. It is also popular for tightening up high-gain amps in metal music, providing mild compression and a slight low-end cut for clarity and punchiness.
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