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The Colour Box V2 is a versatile studio-grade pre-amplifier in a pedal format, designed to enhance the sound of instruments and microphones. It features multiple input/output options, gain controls, and EQ settings, allowing users to achieve various tonal qualities and connect to different audio systems. The pedal operates on 9V DC power and includes utility switches for input selection and gain adjustment.

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Colour+Box+v2+Manual+Copy (1)

The Colour Box V2 is a versatile studio-grade pre-amplifier in a pedal format, designed to enhance the sound of instruments and microphones. It features multiple input/output options, gain controls, and EQ settings, allowing users to achieve various tonal qualities and connect to different audio systems. The pedal operates on 9V DC power and includes utility switches for input selection and gain adjustment.

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COLOUR BOX V2

STUDIO GRADE PRE-AMPLIFIER


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The sound of a vintage console preamp at your feet. The Colour Box V2 is a do-it-all preamp in a pedal format, spreading colour on all your tracks.

INPUTS & OUTPUTS UTILITY SWITCHES (located on right side)


The Colour Box V2 has a combo XLR & 1/4” instrument input jack. Run any instrument or INST/XLR SWITCH - This switch lets you choose between 1/4” instrument input or XLR
microphone into the Colour Box and select which input you are using with the INST/XLR input. Set the switch to INST when plugging in a 1/4” jack. Set the switch to XLR when
dip switch located on the right side of the pedal. The 1/4" mono output and the XLR plugging in an XLR cable. The pedal will not pass signal if the wrong input is selected.
output are independent and allow you to run parallel outputs to two destinations. For
PAD SWITCH - This is a standard 20dB pad for use with the XLR input. Use this if you’re
example, run the 1/4" mono out into your guitar amplifier and at the same time run the experiencing clipping from the XLR input. The pad works whether the pedal is on or off.
XLR output to your front-of-house mixing board. Another example of using parallel This pad does not have any effect if using the INST input.
outputs would be to track amp tones and the "direct in" sound of your performance
onto two separate tracks.

CONTROLS INPUT & OUTPUT FUNCTIONALITY


MASTER - This is the overall master volume for the unit. It works in tandem with the PRE- INSTRUMENT INPUT MODE - When plugging in a 1/4” instrument cable, you can use
VOL. For cleaner sounds, set the MASTER higher and the PRE-VOL lower. As you turn up the Colour Box like an effect pedal or as an always on DI for bass, acoustic, or any other
the PRE-VOL the Colour Box will distort more as well as increase the volume, so use the instrument that requires a DI. When using the Colour Box as an effect pedal, use the
MASTER to dial back the volume if desired. 1/4” output and turn the pedal on and off with the foot switch just as you would normally
PRE-VOL - The PRE-VOL acts as a “gain” or “drive” knob, adding grit, distortion and fuzz use an effect pedal. You can also run both 1/4” and XLR outputs in parallel when using it
as you turn it up. In this circuit, the PRE-VOL is between the two gain stages, and the as an effect pedal, though the XLR output will be disengaged when the pedal is off. This
setting of the PRE-VOL determines how much signal continues to the second stage. is useful especially in recording situations where you want to send your signal to an
amplifi er and direct-in to a console or preamp. When using the Colour Box as a DI,
STEP - The STEP gain changes the gain of each preamp stage in fi ve stages. Rotating you can use the XLR output to plug straight into an audio mixer or recording interface
the STEP knob from left-to-right will increase the gain by the following: 1st is + 18 dB, and there is no need to use a separate direct-box. In an always-on circumstance, the 1/4"
2nd is + 23 dB, 3rd is + 28 dB, 4th is + 33 dB, 5th is + 39 dB. output will also pass effected signal to whatever it is plugged into as long as the pedal is
HI-PASS - The HI-PASS spans from 60Hz to 800Hz with a 6dB per octave slope. This ON, this allows you to split your signal to two separate sources at the same time. The
control allows you to only let high frequencies pass. The toggle switch below the knob XLR output will only pass signal when the Colour box is turned on.
will turn the HI-PASS on or off. XLR INPUT MODE - In this mode, the pedal accepts XLR microphone cables and passes
EQ CONTROLS - The tone control section is a highly modifi ed Baxandall type that has a clean bypass signal through the XLR output when switched off. The 1/4” output also
been updated for the V2 for greater control over each EQ section. The SHIFT knobs passes signal in this mode so you can pass a microphone through the Colour Box into
enable you to select the range of frequencies controlled by the TREBLE, MIDDLE, and an amp or line level input. The 20dB pad is available in this mode only and works when
BASS knobs. The center frequencies of the SHIFT knobs are TREBLE SHIFT 10kHz, MID the pedal is on and off. The Colour Box V2 now allows phantom power to pass through
SHIFT 1kHz, and BASS SHIFT 120Hz. The TREBLE, MIDDLE, and BASS knobs boost or cut the pedal when using microphones that require phantom power.
the frequency range selected with the SHIFT knobs, giving you +/- 17dB of control. * In both modes the XLR output has a slightly lower noise floor if running as a line-in to
HI/LO TOGGLE - The V2 has an added HI/LO toggle which allows you to select between your mixer or interface.
a lower gain/clean mode, or a higher gain/distorted mode. In LO mode the Colour Box
has higher clean headroom and is better for clean preamp sounds. In HI mode you can POWER
more readily achieve a range of overdrive, distortion or fuzz sounds.
The Colour Box V2 runs 9V DC negative center power ONLY and consumes 193mA. Do
not run on anything greater than 9V.

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