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True Bypass. HardWire pedals modify your guitar tone only when you want. HardWire pedals add pure effects when they’re on and don’t add noise when they’re off—truly the best of both worlds. And if you happen to lose power to HardWire pedals in the middle of a performance, you can keep playing because HardWire pedals switch to True Bypass mode until power is restored.
Higher Voltage . HardWire pedals preserve guitar tone because they operate at a significantly higher voltage than your standard pedals. HardWire pedals get the most out of hot guitar pickups and perform flawlessly in the high voltage environment of an amplifier effects loop.
Constant Voltage. HardWire pedals guarantee constant effects performance throughout the life of the battery and prevent tone loss because they operate at a steady voltage—independent of decaying battery voltage.
Tourworthy. HardWire pedals are designed for the touring musician. Unique Stomplock™ guards prevent controls from being kicked and your tone from being changed. Each HardWire pedal includes custom-cut Velcro® pads to fasten it to a pedalboard and green gaffer tape for the actuator label and see the pedal in the most adverse stage lighting conditions.
- Overview
- Features
- Applications
- Specs
Features
- 2 Modes of operation: Classic and Modified
- Classic Mode offers transparent, responsive overdrive
- Modified Mode adds more gain and more low end
- True Bypass circuitry preserves your tone in bypass
- Constant high-voltage operation for tonal quality and noise reduction
- HardWire Pedals include the following stage accessories
- Stomplock™ knob guards lock your tone in place and prevent tampering or accidental knob adjustments onstage
- Green gaffer tape helps you locate the pedal in adverse stage lighting Custom-cut Velcro® pads attach and lock your pedals to your pedalboard
Applications
Add Warm Gain to Clean Combo
Setup is simple and easy:
1. Connect the HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive pedal between your guitar and the input of your amp. The CM-2 can lead or follow other pedals in the effects chain.
2. Set controls to:
- Mode: Classic
- Level: 12 o’clock
- Low: 1 o’clock
- High: 2 o’clock
- Gain: 2 o’clock
Drive a Distorted Tube Head for Heavier Sound
Drive your amp to a new dimension:
1. Connect the HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive pedal between your guitar and the input of your amp. The CM-2 can lead or follow other pedals in the effects chain.
2. Set controls to:
- Mode: Modified
- Level: 1 o’clock
- Low: 1 o’clock
- High: 12 o’clock
- Gain: Max
Other applications:
- Drive other overdrive and distortion pedals to achieve even more gain
- Add warmth to your guitar by adding a slight amount of gain
Specifications
Inputs/Outputs
Inputs: Separate Left and Right ¼” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
Input Impedance: 1 MOhms
Outputs: Separate Left and Right ¼” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
Power
US and Canada: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 120
Japan: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 100
Europe: 230 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 230
UK: 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 240
Power Input: 9 VDC
Power Consumption: 220mW
Battery Type: Single 9 VDC
Battery Life: 17 Hours
General
Dimensions: 4” Width x 5.5” Length x 2.6” Height
Weight: 1.3 lbs
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Product Resources
Owner's Manual (1 MB)
Sound Demo (Flash Required)
HardWire AD "Step Beyond"
Sound Technogy PLC HardWire Strikes Gold
Warranty Registration
DigiTech® pedals come standard with a
1 year limited warranty. Register
your pedal to extend the warranty to 6 years!
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