FREE THE TONE SOV-2-CS Custom Shop Overdrive User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- FREE THE TONE
Table of Contents
CUSTOM SHOP
OVERDRIVE
SOV-2-CS
Userʼs Guide
Thank you for choosing a Free The Tone product. Please read this userʼs guide thoroughly to ensure that youʼll benefit fully from the advanced features, performance, and reliability your Free The Tone product is designed to provide.
Precautions
Inserting or removing a plug from the input jack while the unit’s output is
connected to an amplifier/speakers can cause noise that can damage the
speakers.
If the unit malfunctions or behaves abnormally, cease operation immediately
and refer the problem to the supplier.
If the unit will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the
battery to prevent damage due to chemical leakage from the battery.
When the battery voltage drops too low for proper operation the effect sound
may become weak, the output level may drop, or no output will be produced at
all. Be sure to replace the battery as soon as possible if such symptoms
occur.
Battery Replacement
To replace the battery, remove the bottom panel by unscrewing the four screws that hold it in place. Use a 9-volt 006P type battery. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the wiring when changing the battery to avoid broken connections and other damage.
About the Product
The SOV-2-CS/OVERDRIVE is designed to deliver natural overdrive without
obscuring the inherent characteristics and tone of the guitar being used. For
singing lead tones and solid, chunky rhythms, there’s nothing like the
SOV-2-CS/OVERDRIVE.
In addition to indicating the pedal’s on/off status, the SOV-2-CS/OVERDRIVE
provides effective visual battery power monitoring. When the battery voltage
drops below 5 volts the LED will become dimmer and begin to go out. The effect
will still operate at this voltage, but to ensure optimum performance the
battery should be replaced as soon as possible.
A true bypass circuit is adopted to switch the effect on and off.
Specifications
- Input Impedance: 1MΩ
- Output load impedance: min. 10 kΩ
- Controls: DRIVE, TONE, LEVEL
- Connectors: 1/4 inch phone jack x 2 (INPUT and OUTPUT) DC9V input jack (AC adaptor jack)
- Power Supply: 9V battery or AC adaptor
- Power Consumption: DC9V, appox. 90mA
- Dimensions: 115 (D) x 72 (H) x 50 (H) mm
- Weight: 225g approx. (excl. battery)
- Accessories: Warranty card, Manual, 4 x Rubber feet.
Specifications and appearance subject to change without notice
Warning regarding Battery
The power consumption of the SOV-2-CS/ OVERDRIVE pedal is 90mA (DC9V). The pedal will operate from a 9-volt battery, but the battery will be drained rapidly so the use of an AC adaptor is recommended. Actual battery operation times willdepend on the specific battery used, but a rough estimate is: 30 minutes for a standard manganese battery, or 2 hours for an alkaline type.