Diamond Pedals BASS COMP/EQ Return of a legend There’s something truly magical about finding the compression sweet-spot on bass. Enter the Diamond BASS COMP/EQ. This bad-boy will go on your board, and never come off. This next-gen compressor maintains the classic circuit architecture while increasing range and functionality.The new EQ section allows you to sculpt your tone in the same box that squashes it (that’s a good thing). Furthermore, the tilt switch allows you select the fulcrum frequency of the Tilt EQ for sculpting those all-important mids. Main Features Bass Compressor and Equalizer Effects PedalUpdated circuit with increased range and functionality that maintains the classic Diamond compressor architectureNaturally smooth optical compression from a custom US-made Opto-Isolator • 10dB Mid boost and cutTilt Freq switch for selecting the switchable Tilt EQ Fulcrum Frequency o Up: 250 Hz o Down: 500 Hz o Center: 900 HzWide-ranging compression control with bi-colour LED indicatorTop-mounted jacks and soft touch relay switching • Equipped with Burr Brown Integrated circuitsHand-made in Montreal, CanadaPowered by a regular 9-18 V DC PSU (centre -, 2,1 mm, ~22 mA current draw)What a buzzword “compression” is. But as soon as you slap one into your chain, you can never go back. Applicable in almost every situation, compression is the glue that keeps your tone tight and in the pocket. Rather than mess with perfection, the Diamond Comp/EQ augments the original bass-tuned yellow box design with a new Mids boost/cut control, 3-position Tilt Frequency switch, custom spec'd, US made opto-isolators and modern, quiet switching. While the original Diamond Compressor was a formidable pedal, we can confidently say that this next-generation is the best version of the Diamond Compressor yet. Combining silky smooth, natural optical compression with our signature hi-fi inspired, centre-detent active tilt EQ and Mid boost/cut control, the Comp/EQ is a mastering solution for your effects chain....one you might never turn off. We are serious when we say this pedal will always be on. Whether you’re looking for the snappiest compression to compliment your intricate funk leads, or soft transparent style compression to just add that perfect final touch to your tone, the Diamond Comp/EQ can do it all. So here’s how to use your new “always-on” pedal. Place the Comp/EQ at the very beginning of your signal chain for a traditional compression effect or place it at the very end of the chain to act as a limiter.Need a boost? Place the Comp/EQ behind your drives and fuzzes to with the Comp set low to send your leads soaring! For the modern pedal-user's needs. Space saving design, without any loss of quality. Complete with all analog, Burr-Brown audio path, top-mounted jacks, 9-18VDC operation and relay based true bypass switching.
