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With the AD-2 Acoustic Preamp acoustic-electric guitarists can now experience natural studio-quality sound while performing on any stage. Equipped with an advanced BOSS sound engine this compact pedal packs sophisticated processing power that belies its small size and simple intuitive interface. Acoustic Resonance reproduces the complex resonance characteristics of your unplugged tone while Ambience provides pro-level reverberation perfectly optimized for acoustic guitar. The AD-2 also features essential stage tools such as a notch filter for feedback control a balanced DI out for direct connection to a PA and a convenient mute function for tuning and switching guitars.
With its advanced BOSS technologies and comprehensive design approach` the AD-10 is a dream come true for serious acoustic players who are constantly striving for the very best sound reproduction. Its vast tone-shaping features and intuitive` hands-on controls enable anyone to dial in exceptional sounds quickly and easily. Advanced feedback-fighting capabilities are also on board` making it simple to tackle the sound issues that inevitably come up in different performance venues. And with 10 onboard memories` it’s possible to save favorite setups for different instruments and songs. The AD-10 also supports power via an included AC adapter or batteries` offering great flexibility for any performing situation.
By far` the most widely used pickups in acoustic stage guitars are saddle-based piezos. But despite some upsides like great feedback immunity` their noted drawback is a hard` sterile` and “quacky” sound. This is because they only pick up sound from the bridge area` leaving out the body and string resonances that complete the guitar’s rich` complex sound. Magnetic sound hole pickups and other types of systems also provide incomplete sound reproduction` resulting in their own tonal drawbacks. Of course` playing into a microphone can deliver natural results` but using one is impractical in all but the most controlled stage environments.
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nThat’s where the AD-10’s innovative Acoustic Resonance feature comes in. Using sophisticated BOSS technology` Acoustic Resonance analyzes your pickup signal and recreates the missing body and string resonances` restoring the elements that are essential for natural acoustic sound. The AD-10’s Acoustic Resonance implementation has been greatly expanded from previous generations` offering more powerful processing` three different resonance types` and the ability to balance the tonal characteristics to perfectly match your performing needs.
Because of their highly resonant construction` acoustic guitars are prone to problems with low-frequency feedback in stage situations. There are many variables that factor into the severity of feedback issues` including the instrument type` the pickup system` the location of the instrument relative to the speakers` and more. The advanced processing engine in the AD-10 goes well beyond the capabilities other preamps` providing multiple levels of feedback protection that are engineered to produce maximum results with little-to-no tone coloration.
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nYour first line of defense is the AD-10’s feedback reduction function` which employs newly developed BOSS technology to seek out and gently suppress the offending feedback frequency. At the same time` your overall tone is subtly balanced as needed for transparent sonic results. For those real problem situations` the AD-10 also includes two separate notch filters that can be tuned manually or set for automatic scanning to instantly vanquish feedback in the background as you play. Each filter notches out both the fundamental and first overtone of the feedback frequency` and the depth of the filters can be adjusted as necessary for the smallest possible tonal impact.
The AD-10 has two input channels` allowing you to set up tones for two different stage guitars` blend two pickup sources from a single instrument` or even use two instruments at once. The signal path is engineered for warm` accurate tone with ultra-low noise` and each input has adjustable sensitivity for fully optimized processing with different pickup types.
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nEach channel can be adjusted with an EQ section that offers four bands (including parametric midrange) and a widely variable low-cut filter. Unlike standard EQs found in other preamps` adjusting the AD-10’s EQ bands engages multiple interlocking parameters under the hood` allowing for precise tonal shaping with subtle tweaks. It’s also possible to defeat the EQ if desired` and to adjust the phase of each channel independently.
Alongside its powerful abilities to shape and maintain your core acoustic tone` the AD-10 includes a wide-range of built-in effects that sound great and are easy to use. The single-knob compressor delivers much more than meets the eye` employing BOSS’s acclaimed MDP tech to transparently control your dynamics with intelligent processing. Acoustic guitars love reverb` and the AD-10’s Ambience effect offers three types of high-quality reverberation specially tuned for guitar. There’s also a delay with standard` mod` and reverse types` plus three different variations of BOSS’s famous sound-widening stereo chorus effect.
The AD-10 also includes many thoughtful elements to enhance your live performances. The soft-touch footswitches are designed for unobtrusive operation in quiet acoustic settings` and can be configured to select memories` turn effects on/off` access the onboard tuner` and more. With the AD-10’s looper` you have a convenient tool that’s always at the ready for practice` jamming` and stage creativity. The on-demand boost function is great for kicking up the volume for solos or reducing the volume for heavy strumming` and it even includes an adjustable tone control for changing the sound when engaged.
On the rear panel of the AD-10` stereo XLR jacks provide a DI feed to the front of house` while stereo ¼-inch jacks allow you to connect to your stage amp setup or headphones for monitoring. From the AD-10’s panel` you can choose to send signals to the outputs with or without effects` or assign input channels one and two to independent outputs. There’s also an effects loop for patching in external effects` and a jack for connecting up to two footswitches or an expression pedal for controlling looper functions` volume` tap tempo` anti-feedback scan` and more. In addition` the AD-10 functions as a two-in/two-out USB audio interface` enabling you to record tracks to a DAW and play computer music through the AD-10’s audio outputs.
n>SpecificationsNominal Input LevelGUITAR IN 1`2: -10 dBu (Adjustable)
RETURN: -10 dBuInput ImpedanceGUITAR IN 1`2: 10 M ohms
RETURN: 220 k ohmsNominal Output LevelSEND: -10 dBu
LINE OUT L/PHONES` R/MONO: -10 dBu
XLR OUT L` R: -10 dBuOutput ImpedanceSEND: 1 k ohm
LINE OUT L/PHONES` R/MONO: 44 ohm
XLR OUT L` R: 600 ohmsModeManual
MemoryNumber of Memory10EffectsACOUSTIC RESONANCE (3Type)
COMP (2Type)
4 BAND EQ` LOW CUT
BOOST
CHORUS (3Type)
DELAY (3Type)
REVERB (3Type)
ANTI-FEEDBACK (REDUCTION` NOTCHx2)Phrase Loop80 secDisplay7 segments` 2 digits LEDConnectorsGUITAR IN 1`2 jack: 1/4-inch phone type
SEND: 1/4-inch phone type
RETURN: 1/4-inch phone type
XLR OUT L` R connectors: XLR type
LINE OUT L/PHONES` R/MONO jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
EXP/CTL1`2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB type B
DC IN jackPower SupplyAC adaptor
Alkaline battery (AA` LR6) x 6Current Draw300 mAExpected battery life under continuous useAlkaline battery: Approx. 6 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.AccessoriesOwner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptorOptions (sold separately)Expression Pedal: EV-30` FV-500H/L` Roland EV-5
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual Footswitch: FS-6` FS-7 <dt class=\
