The Switchblade+ offers a convenient solution to a player’s switching
needs. Route your signal to either output A or B, or send it to both at
once. Connect a tuner or effects pedal to its dedicated Tuner output.
With a fully passive audio path and active LED indication, the new
Switchblade+ is your utilitarian sidekick.
Quick Specs
Route your signal to output A or output B or both simultaneously
Easily switch between different pedal boards
The tuner jack is hardwired to the input jack and
provides a direct output for a tuner or other effects regardless of the
state of the unit
The audio path is completely passive
The Switchblade Plus can be powered by a 9 volt battery or 9VDC eliminator
Dimensions in inches: 2.75 (w) x 4.5 (l) x 2.1 (h)
Dimensions in mm: 70 (w) x 115 (l) x 54 (h)
— Controls —
A/B Footswitch (LED) — Press this switch to route the input signal to either OUT A (Red LED) or OUT B (Green LED).
A+B Footswitch (LED) — Press this switch to route the input signal to
both OUT A and OUT B. When A+B is engaged (Red LED), the A/B
Footswitch has no effect on the signal path.
— I/O —
INPUT — Connect the output of your instrument or another effects pedal to this jack.
TUNER — Connect this jack to the input of a tuner device or another
effects pedal. This jack is hardwired to the INPUT jack and provides a
direct output regardless of the state of the unit.
OUT A — Connect this jack to the input of an amplifier or the input
of another effects pedal. Depending on the state of the A/B and A+B
controls, this jack will output either the direct input signal or no
signal. When the A/B LED is lit red or the A+B LED is lit up, OUT A is
selected.
OUT B — Connect this jack to the input of an amplifier or the input
of another effects pedal. Depending on the state of the A/B and A+B
controls, this jack will output either the direct input signal or no
signal. When the A/B LED is lit green or the A+B LED is lit up, OUT B is
selected.
— Power -
The SWITCHBLADE+ can be powered by a 9V battery or a 9VDC battery
eliminator capable of delivering at least 16mA. The optional 9V power
supply from Electro-Harmonix is 9.6DC-200BI (same as used by Bossâ®
& Ibanezâ®) 9.6 Volts DC 200mA. The power supply must have a barrel
connector with center negative.
The SWITCHBLADE+ can also operate without power, since the audio path
is fully passive. With no power, however, the LED indication will not
function.
When A+B is engaged, the input impedance at the INPUT jack is equal
to 50kî© in parallel with the combined input impedances of the devices
connected to the TUNER, OUT A, and OUT B jacks. When A+B is not
engaged, the input impedance at the INPUT jack is equal to 100kî© in
parallel with the combined input impedances of the devices connect to
the TUNER jack and OUT A or OUT B.