FACEMI 1N270 Archer Select Overdrive Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- FACEMI
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1N270 Archer Select Overdrive
Instruction Manual
1N270 Archer Select Overdrive
ROCKETT Archer Select (Boost / Overdrive)
- Item: 64050
- EAN: 851236004610
- Packaging Dimensions: 14.7 x 8.4 x 5.3 cm
- Weight: 0.5 kg
- Pictures | Translations | User Manual
Need to know for Retailers
- Put an end to the endless debate, which clipping diodes are the “ultimate choice” for a K-style pedal –the Archer Select lets you switch between the 7 most prominent choices of clipping diodes
- All Germanium clipping diodes used for Archer Select are NOS (New Old Stock)
- Includes DI Output with Speaker Sim for recording or direct on-stage-monitoring
- Further info on selectable clipping diodes – please refer to this PDF ( NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION /ONLY FOR INTERNAL USAGE )
Full Feature List
- Overdrive / Boost
- All acclaimed K-style clipping diode options in one box
- Controls: Output, Treble, Gain, Clipping dial, Ground switch
- Select between 7 different clipping diode options
- Stock diode configuration: OA10
- Clipping dial diode options: 1N270, 1N695, 1N34A, D9B, D9E, RED LEDs
- All configurations use NOS Germanium Diodes (New Old Stock) except of RED LEDs (Option 6)
- DI Output and Speaker Simulation for direct monitoring and recording
- Ground switch to remove grounding issues
- Top mounted jacks
- Power Supply: 9V DC, center negative power supply (not included)
- Current draw < 100 mA
- Made in USA
Description
The Archer Select is a uniquely functioning Boost/Overdrive. Over the years of
K style pedals people have sworn by the influence of the proper NOS germanium
clipping diodes in order for this particular design to be accurate to the
original. There is so much speculation on the internet and certainly
misleading information by the original designer. We decided to let your ears
be the determining factor and to provide the ability for you to easily switch
between 7 different clipping diode options.
If you simply leave the clipping diode foot switch off it defaults to the
stock diodes (OA10’s). With the clipping dial you can choose between 6
additional clipping diodes. Depending on which diodes you have the selector
knob on you can A/B between the stock diodes and the selected diodes. Diodes
range from lowest output to highest output when turning clockwise.
D.I. Speaker Simulator is something we included for those who like to be able
to monitor their OD sound via direct or have the option for direct recordings.
The ground switch is solely there for the D.I. in case you have grounding
issues.
Default Diodes are OA10’S. This means that when the clipping foot switch is
not engaged these are the diodes you will hear. Once you engage the clipping
foot switch you will hear whichever set of diodes you have selected on the
clipping dial.
Clipping dial options options 1-6:
- Option 1: 1N270 Germanium Diodes NOS
- Option 2: 1N695 Germanium Diodes NOS
- Option 3: 1N34A Germanium Diodes NOS
- Option 4: D9B Germanium Dioxides NOS
- Option 5: D9E Germanium Diodes NOS
- Option 6: Red LEDs
There is a subtle difference between all of the clipping diodes but they are
arranged from the lowest volume output to highest volume output. This means
between the OA10 diodes vs the Red LED’s there will be the biggest volume
jump.
As of production today these are the diodes we have selected, however, since
all but the LED’s are NOS germanium diodes, availability can and will most
likely change in the future. For now we have a healthy supply. Please
experiment and remember you only hear clipping diodes when they are clipping
so experiment with the gain.
