FREE THE TONE Crunchy Chime CC-1B Booster Effects Pedal User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- FREE THE TONE
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CRUNCHY CHIME/CC-1B
User’s Guide
Crunchy Chime CC-1B Booster Effects Pedal
Thank you for choosing a Free The Tone product. Please read this user’s manual thoroughly to ensure that you’ll benefit fully from the advanced features, performance, and reliability your Free The Tone product is designed to provide.
About the Product
The CRUNCHY CHIME is a booster with an equalizer function. The TREBLE and BASS
knobs in the equalizer section boost or cut the output frequency response to
enable sound making matched with the characteristics of the gear being used.
By setting both the TREBLE and BASS knobs to the 12 o’clock position, the
output frequency response becomes almost flat.
The MODE switch selects the frequency from which the BASS equalization starts
working (cut-off frequency). “MODE1” is about 280 Hz and “MODE2” is about 340
Hz.
The CRUNCHY CHIME is also equipped with FREE THE TONE’s original HTS (Holistic
Tonal Solution) circuit that protects the bypassed guitar signal from becoming
too thin or losing tonality.
The LED indicator on this unit functions not only to show the effect on/off
status but also to monitor the battery voltage. When the voltage becomes lower
than about 6 volts, the LED starts to dim. Although effect sound is still
output in this state, we recommend to replace the battery with a new one to
keep full performance of this product.
NOTE: No battery is shipped with this package. Please prepare a suitable
one separately.
Precautions
Inserting or removing a plug from the input jack while the unit’s output is connected to an amplifier/speakers that is turned on 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.
Main Specification
- Input impedance: min. 500kΩ
- Output load impedance: min. 10kΩ
- Controls: BOOST（-16dB ～+17dB), TREBLE, BASS, MODE Switch
- Terminals: 2 x 1/4″ standard phone jacks (input, output), DC9V input jack (for AC adapter connection)
- Power supply: 9-volt PP3 battery, AC adapter
- Current consumption: 7mA
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 72 x 115 x 50 mm (incl. protuberances such as footswitches, jacks, etc.)
- Weight: approx. 230 g (excl. accessories)
- Accessories: Warranty card, manual, 4 x rubber feet
Specifications and appearance are subject to change for improvement without prior notice.