Electro-Harmonix Neo Mistress Instruction Manual

NEO MISTRESS

Compact Flanger

Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix NEO MISTRESS! The NEO
MISTRESS is a compact, battery operated Flanger effects pedal with Filter Matrix mode.

Though simple to use, a plethora of different sounds are available from the Neo Mistress’
two knobs: RATE and FEEDBACK. Each knob sweeps through a wide range of
functionality; please read the description below for each knob to obtain a complete
understanding of their abilities. The Neo Mistress is true bypass.

– CONTROLS –

RATE KNOB – controls the speed or rate of the LFO signal that modulates the Flanger.

As you turn the RATE knob up, or clockwise, the speed of the effect will increase. When
the RATE knob is turned down below the 11 o’clock position (marked by a star near the
knob), the Neo Mistress enters Filter Matrix mode. In Filter Matrix mode the LFO is
disconnected from the Flanger so that the Flanger is no longer modulated by the Neo
Mistress’ internal modulation. Turning the RATE knob from full counter-clockwise to the
star symbol allows manual modulation of the Flanger’s position. You can also fix the
Flanger to one setting and, working in conjunction with the FEEDBACK knob, achieve
resonant bell tones, steel drum effects and other unique sounds. Turn the RATE knob
above the 11 o’clock position (marked by the star) to exit Filter Matrix Mode and return
to LFO modulation.

FEEDBACK KNOB – controls the “color” or “resonance” of the Flanger effect. As the
knob is turned up, the “depth” or “width” of the LFO is also increased to make the effect

even more pronounced. Above the 3 o’clock position, the FEEDBACK knob pushes the
Flanger very close to self-oscillation, creating additional harmonics as it sweeps through
the effect’s range.

FOOTSWITCH and STATUS LED – Use the footswitch to toggle between bypass and
effect modes. The Status LED will be off while in True Bypass mode. The LED lights up
upon engaging Effect mode with the footswitch. In Effect mode, the LED’s color changes
with the position of the Flanger: in the bass range of the Flanger’s sweep, the LED is red;
the LED is green in the treble range of the sweep; in between, the LED is orange.

– I/O –

INPUT JACK – Connect the output of your instrument or another effects pedal to this

jack. The input impedance presented at the INPUT jack is 1 M.

AMP JACK – Connect the AMP jack to your amplifier input or the input of another
effects pedal. The output impedance at this jack is 1150.

9V Power Jack – The NEO MISTRESS can run off of a 9V battery or you can connect
a 9VDC battery eliminator capable of delivering at least 100mA to the 9V power jack. The
optional 9V power supply from Electro-Harmonix is 9.6DC-200BI (same as used by Boss®
& Ibanez®) 9.6 Volts DC 200mA. The power supply must have a barrel connector with
center negative plug. The battery may be left in or taken out when using a power
supply. The current draw for the NEO MISTRESS is 30mA.

- WARRANTY INFORMATION -

Please 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 include a brief description of the
problem as well as you name, address, telephone number, copy of your receipt, and a
check or money order.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. If the device is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it
may cause harmful interference to radio communications and void the user's authority to
guarantee the equipment.

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.

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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.

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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 operated the equipment under FCC rules.