Manual
What Vintage series would be complete without an ultra-versatile and simple
to use drive pedal? Funny, that’s what Carl said just before he introduced
the DC Drive. Just like Carl, this pedal has a few tricks up its sleeve. Besides the typical Level, Tone and Drive knobs which obviously control the
volume of the signal, the tone (hmmm, which knob?) and the amount of
overdrive, Carl has smartly added a Regular/Fat switch….not so typical. In
Regular mode, the drive is crisp and clear, suitable for anything that calls for
old-school drive….switch over to Fat and the drive gets thicker with a lot
more gain, much more modern. The result is a multi-use pedal that allows
you to have a variety of drive tones at your feet. The DC drive comes in a
new cool modern/vintage two colour anodized die cast housing with the
equally cool knobs and CM graphics. The pedal can not be powered by 9v
battery, but we recommend a regulated power supply like the Carl Martin
ProPower V2.
BYPASS
DRIVE
TONE
LEVEL
FAT
Specifications
Input……..........……........ 1M Ohm
Output………………........ 560 Ohm
S/N Ratio......................... 54 dB
Tone................................. High Cut
Gain max......................... +68 dB
Dimensions ..................... 60 (W) x 115 (D) x 50 (H) mm
2.36” (W) x 4,52” (D) x 1.97” (H)
Weight.............................. 340g / 0,75lbs
REG
The Bypass footswitch engages or bypasses the pedal….turns
it on or off. The red LED will be on when the pedal is engaged.
When the red LED is on, the Drive knob regulates the amount
of gain (overdrive) you want to use….from almost clean turned
full left, to high gain turned full right.
The Tone knob sets the voicing or colour of the
overdrive, from dark at full left turn to crystal bright at full right
turn.
The Level knob simply sets the overall level or volume of the
effect. When the red LED is on, choose the amount of Drive
you prefer, colour it with the Tone knob and then set the Level
knob to equal your clean volume, or set the Level slightly
higher than your clean signal. Check your settings by turning
the pedal on and off with the Bypass switch to compare and
fine tune.
The DC Drive also offers two pre-set voicings, which can be
selected via the toggle switch located between the Tone and
Level knobs. The Regular (REG) setting is more neutral and
flat creating more of a generic overdrive, and the Fat (FAT)
setting is as it suggests….fatter and beefier, giving your
overdrive that shot of steroids! Both of these voicings share
the Drive, Tone and Level controls.
Power Requirements
Battery: The DC-Drive does not run on battery.
Power consumption: max. 20mA.
Power supply: 9 V DC (regulated), 40 mA minimum, 2.1 mm female plug, center negative (-)
ATTENTION: Please Use DC Power Supply Only! Failure to do so may damage the unit and void the warranty.
Warranty: Carl Martin Research warrants the manufacturing, material and proper operation for a period of one year from
date of purchase. Carl Martin will replace defective parts, make necessary repairs or replace the unit at the discression of
our technicians. The warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product, and excludes any damage or faulty
operation resulting from misuse, neglect or unauthorized service.
Made in China.
East Sound Research Raadmandsvej 24 8500 Grenaa Denmark Phone: +4586325100
E-Mail: info@carlmartin.com
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