AXIOM OV-1 Omega Analog Vibe Pedal User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- AXiom
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AXIOM OV-1 Omega Analog Vibe Pedal
AXIOM OMEGA-VIBE OV-1
The Axiom Omega-Vibe OV-1 is the world’s first 100% analog vibe pedal that
authentically produces the heartbeat-like throb and phasing of the legendary
Shin-ea./Univac Uni-Vibe without the use of an internal lamp. It features a
powerful oscillator section that not only precisely reproduces the
asy1D1Detric skewed sine-wave lamp response of the classic Uni-Vibes but also
gives you control over lamp BIAS (which was internally set at the factory in
Uni-Vibes) and lamp AGE (lamps dim and their thermal responses change as they
age). The standard INTENSITY, VOLUME and SPEED controls function exactly as
one would expect for a Uni-Vibe unit but with enhanced operating ranges as
compared to clones. There’s a MIX control that allows you to fine-tune the
level of dry to effected signal – all the way from completely dry through
chorus to full vibrato – and a CHARACTER switch that toggles the Omega-Vibe
from the smooth, even low-end sweep of the I 960s Uni-Vibes to the more
intense pulse of the I 970s units. And it does all of this at 9 V de while
drawing less current than some overdrive pedals (meaning you can run it off
any standard 9 Vdc pedal adapter or battery).
- 100% analog circuitry
- True bypass
VOLUME: Increases the output volume level as the knob is turned
clockwise.
MIX: Adjusts the effect gradually from dry to chorus (maximum phasing) to
full vibrato. Traditional vibe pedals have only a fixed chorus/vibrato switch.
AGE: Mi1nics the effect of an aging Uni-Vibe lamp (from NEW to OLD) as
the knob is turned clockwise. As lamps age their maximum brightness
decreases and their thennal response time slows.
BIAS: Corresponds to the internal bias trimmer on traditional Uni-Vibe
units. As the knob is turned clockwise (from – to +) the intensity of the
effect increases.
SPEED: Increases the speed of the oscillation as the knob is turned
clockwise.
INTENSITY: Increases the range (i.e. depth) of the effect as the knob is
turned clockwise.
CHARACTER: Toggles between the smooth low-end sweep of the 1960s Uni-
Vibes to the tumplines of the 1970s units.
- DIMENSIONS: Height 4.7″ Width 3.9″ Depth 1.3″
- WEIGHT: 1.4 lbs. (without 9V battery)
- VOLTAGE: 9 Vdc (battery or external power)
- INPUT IMPEDANCE: 750 korma (minimum)
- CURRENT DRAW: 23 mA (maximum)
- POWER CONNECTION: 2.1 mm, center negative (9 Vdc standard)