AXIOM Omega-Vibe OV-1 Analog Vibe Pedal User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- AXiom
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Omega-Vibe OV-1 Analog Vibe Pedal
User Manual
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-ei/Univox Uni-Vibe without the use of an internal lamp. It features a powerful oscillator section that not only precisely reproduces the asymmetric 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 affected signal – all the way from completely dry through the chorus to full vibrato – and a CHARACTER switch that toggles the Omega-Vibe from the smooth, even low-end sweep of the 1960s Uni-Vibes to the more intense pulse of the 1970s units. And it does all of this at 9 Vdc 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: Mimics 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 thermal 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 thumping 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: | 2.3 MOhm (minimum) |
| CURRENT DRAW: | 23 mA (maximum) |
| POWER CONNECTION: | 2.1 mm, center negative (9 Vdc standard) |