Z.VEX Channel 2 Low Gain Overdrive/Booster

The Z.Vex Channel 2 Guitar Effects Pedal from the California Mini Series of compact effects is a simple boost pedal with two knobs, one controlling Master Volume and the other controlling Gain, which sweeps from unity to +24dB.

The Gain control adjusts both the gain and DC bias on the MOSFET transistor at the same time, causing a rushing noise when adjusted. This is normal. At low gains, your Channel 2 has an input impedance of 5 million ohms, giving your guitar a very sparkly texture when plugging directly in, with no other pedals or tuner between. This will clear up even the longest, dullest-sounding guitar cord.

With the Master turned up, the Channel 2 is exactly the same as the Z.Vex Super Hard-On pedal and with the Master Volume turned down, the Gain can be used to create clear, natural sounding distortion. Or, if you prefer to overdrive your favourite amp, leave the Master up.

Connect a music equipment power supply of 9VDC, centre negative, to the power jack for use. There is no battery in your Channel 2. 

The main features of the Z.Vex Channel 2 Guitar Effects Pedal include:

• Master Volume
• Gain