EH nano Soul-Preacher Guitar Compressor Effect Instructions
- June 6, 2024
- EH nano
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EH nano Soul-Preacher Guitar Compressor Effect
SOUL PREACHER
Guitar Compressor Effect
Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix Soul Preacher. The
Soul Preacher is a compact compressor/sustainer effect with variable
parameters allowing extreme or subtle adjustments of the dynamic qualities of
YOUR playing. Two knobs and one 3 way toggle switch control the output volume,
the depth of the effect and the attack/decay characteristics of the effect.
The input sensitivity is 50mV to 2 volts, making it a perfect fit to most
magnetic guitar pickups and active/buffered pickups. The preamp does add some
distortion and the amount is level dependent…humbuckers and high output single
coil pickups will distort much more than normal single coil guitar pickups.
This distortion can be controlled somewhat from the guitar’s volume level
ahead of the compressor. The Soul Preacher has a maximum gain reduction of
40dB and a maximum gain of 46 dB. This allows for maximum sustain with an
acceptable noise floor. All compressors have a lot of make-up gain and will
amplify noise. The Soul Preacher has less thanks to a novel circuit. The
standard features allow the Soul Preacher to control the amount of sustain and
the matching volume level, as well as the attack/decay characteristic.
Using Your Soul Preacher
Engaging the footswitch inserts the effect. A red status LED illuminates.
Adjust the “SUSTAIN” knob for the desired amount of the effect. Adjust the
“VOL” knob to cut, match, or boost the outgoing signal to the incoming signal.
Selecting “fast”, “med”, or “slow” with the “ATTACK” toggle switch changes the
timing of the onset of compression.
The “fast” setting of the “ATTACK” switch, will squash the entire signal. This
setting will also add a little more distortion. This setting is nice with the
“SUSTAIN” cranked all the way, but there are many useful variations in
between. “med” will not catch the leading edge of the transient so the result
will be a brighter more percussive attack. the transition has a soft “bump” in
it, that is super groovy. This is the most versatile setting. “slow” misses
the edge completely, and then squashes down with a bumpy funky squeeze.
Perfect for funk chord comp or chunky rhythm playing… try reducing the
“sustain” to half, at first, for this effect. Adjust the volume level to match
the incoming signal level.
CONTROLS
Status LED – When the effect is engaged this red LED will illuminate.
While the Soul Preacher is in True Bypass, the Status LED will be off. Press
the footswitch to toggle between effect and true bypass mode. When the power
is applied, the Status LED should glow brightly signaling all operational
voltages are satisfactory.
- VOL – use to adjust the amount of make-up gain.
- SUSTAIN – use to set the amount of compression
- ATTACK– sets the timing of the attack / decay
POWER
Power from the internal 9-volt battery is activated by plugging into the INPUT
jack. The input cable should be removed when the unit is not in use to avoid
running down the battery. If a battery eliminator is used, the Soul Preacher
will be powered up as long as a wall-wart is plugged into the wall.
Please make sure to use Alkaline or Lithium “high energy” Batteries with
this pedal.
The correct, optional 9V power supply from Electro-Harmonix is the US9.6VDC-
200BI (same as used by Boss™ & Ibanez™9.6 Volts DC 200mA). The battery
eliminator must have a barrel connector with center negative. The battery may
be left in or taken out when using an eliminator.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please register online at http://www.ehx.com/product-registration or complete
and return the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase. Electro-
Harmonix will repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to
operate due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year
from date of purchase. This applies only to original purchasers who have
bought their product from an authorized Electro-Harmonix retailer. Repaired or
replaced units will then be warranted for the unexpired portion of the
original warranty term.
If you should need to return your unit for service within the warranty period,
please contact the appropriate office listed below. Customers outside the
regions listed below, please contact EHX Customer Service for information on
warranty repairs at info@ehx.com or
+1-718-937-8300. USA and Canadian
customers: please obtain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) from EHX
Customer Service before returning your product. Include with your returned
unit: a written description of the problem as well as your name, address,
telephone number, e-mail address, and RA#; and a copy of your receipt clearly
showing the purchase date.
United States & Canada
EHX CUSTOMER SERVICE
ELECTRO-HARMONIX
c/o NEW SENSOR CORP.
47-50 33RD STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
Tel: 718-937-8300
Email: info@ehx.com
Europe
JOHN WILLIAMS
ELECTRO-HARMONIX UK
13 CWMDONKIN TERRACE
SWANSEA SA2 0RQ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44 179 247 3258
Email:
electroharmonixuk@virginmedia.com
This warranty gives a purchaser specific legal rights. A purchaser may have
even greater rights depending upon the laws of the jurisdiction within which
the product was purchased.
To hear demos on all EHX pedals visit us on the web at
www.ehx.com
Email us at info@ehx.com
FCC COMPLIANCE
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.