Rocktron Nitro User Manual

Your Nitro™ pedal has been tested and complies with the following Stan­dards and Directives as set forth by the European Union:

Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1

This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guide­lines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from
other sources of interference when properly used. Improper use of this
equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not
interfere with other electronic products.

To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all
audio input and output connections. This will help insure compliance with
the Directive(s).

For more information about other Rocktron products, please see your local
dealer or one of our importers closest to you (listed on the Rocktron website

- www.rocktron.com).

Precautions

Read all instructions contained in this manual.
Keep these instructions
Heed all warnings
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean with dry cloth

Copyright © 2004 GHS Corporation
All Rights Reserved.

Precautions Continued....

Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
This product is not equipped with a plug or cable. This pedal runs on a 9 Volt
Battery, if a 9-volt DC adapter is the used please follow adapter manufacturer’s
operation instructions.
Only used attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Do not use this product with any case, stand tripod, bracket or table that is not
specified by the manufacturer. Insure that the case, stand, tripod, bracket etc. is
properly adjusted and setup (follow all instructions). Extra care and caution should
be taken to avoid tip over and injury.
Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused during long periods

of time.

Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been
dropped.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSON­NEL SHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY
INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT A T ANY
TIME OR T AMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY
TIME. FAILURE T O FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE
WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS CAUSING A SHOCK
HAZARD.

OPERA TING TEMPERATURE

Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between
32 F and 104 F (0 C and 40 C). This unit may not function properly under extreme

temperatures.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron
Nitro Tonal Definition Booster/Enhancer Pedal.

Most guitar players are happy with their sound, but like
a race car driver, they are always seeking that extra
EDGE that pushes it over the top. The Nitro Tonal
Booster now gives you that edge.

The Nitro enhances a player’s articulation by soft
compression means and offers over 22dB of gain for
intense boosting. Got an anemic sounding amp? With
the Nitro, you’ll turn decent amp distortion into great
amp distortion. The Nitro makes harmonic squeals
easier to achieve and even broadens the capabilities of
your pickups. This is one of the simplest tools you will
ever find. A single control is provided for BOOST and a
single switch kicks you into that hot zone.

The easy access battery compartment will make chang­ing batteries during a gig a breeze. We have also
equipped it with a super bright blue LED so you will
know when the pedal is on...it is also just plain cool!

Enjoy

Connection 1

Connection 2

Controls

Controls

Active LED - When lit the pedal is “active” or “on”

1

Boost Control - Provides the level of enhancement and boost.

2

Turning it clockwise increases the amount of “boost” - Turning it
counterclockwise decreases the amount of boost

DC 9V Input - To use external power (not provided) use only a 9-

3

Volt DC adapter

Input - Using a standard guitar cable with a 1/4” jack, plug your

4

guitar into this jack.

On/Off Switch - This switch determines whether the pedal is

5

“on” or “off” - When ON the large orange LED will be lit. When
OFF the LED will not be lit.

Output (Mono) Jack - use a standard guitar cable with a 1/4” jack

6

to connect to your next effect or directly into your amplifier.

9-Volt Battery Compartment - to access pull on small tab labeled

7

“OPEN”. Replace with a new 9-Volt battery. Always remember
to unplug your guitar cords from the pedal to conserve battery
life. Some battery drain may take place when unit is plugged in
(even if the unit is bypassed).

Specifications

Maximum Input

Input Impedance

Current Consumption

Power Requirements

-5dBu
1M
25mA
DC9V>100mA built-in regulator

* CE Approved *

Hints and Tips:

The Nitro Booster pedal usually sounds better when placed before
all other stomp boxes in your signal chain. The Nitro provides up
to 22db of boost - but with different amplifiers different settings
may sound better. For additional edge in chordal work or for
enhanced articulation - use lower settings of the boost control. For
your solos or special effects that you really want to “jump-out” of
the mix - try higher settings of the boost control.

Other Rocktron Products

Preamps

Gainiac (preamp w/12ax7 tube)
Blue Thunder (bass preamp w/multi-effects)
Chameleon
RepliTone MP(modelling preamp w/multi-effects)
Voodu Valve
Prophesy (our top of the line preamp with multi-effects)
V endetta VP4 Preamp (All Tube 4-Channel Guitar preamp - 2 Rack Space)

Rack Effect Processors

Xpression (multi-effects processor)

Noise Reduction

HUSH Super C (guitar noise silencing system)

HUSH The Pedal

2000 (preamp w/multi-effects)



(preamp w/12ax7 tube and multi-effects)



Power Amplifier for guitar

Velocity 100 (2x50W Stereo Power Amp for Guitar)

Other Rocktron Products

Distortion/Overdrive Pedals

Silver Dragon Tube Multi-Distortion Pedal
Metal Planet Distortion
Zombie Rectified Distortion
Rampage Distortion
Sonic Glory Overdrive
Austin Gold Overdrive
Nitro T onal Enhancer/Booster

Effect Pedals

T sunami Chorus
V ertigo Vibe Rotating Vibe Pedal
Short Timer Digital Delay
Big Crush Compressor
Pulse Tr emolo
Hypnotic Flange
Heart Attack Dynamic Filter

Essential Pedals

HUSH The Pedal
X-T une Chr omatic Tuner
Black Cat Moan Wah Wah
Banshee T alk Box

Other Rocktron Products

Tube Guitar Amplifiers

Vendetta Head(100 W Head 4-Channels All Tube - MIDI Switchable)
Vendetta Combo (100W 2x12 Combo Celestion 90s all Tube4-Channel MIDI Switchable)

Rampage Guitar Amplifiers

R30RW (30W 1x10 Amp w/built in Digital Recorder)
R80DSP (80W 1x12 Amp w/Digital Effects)
RT80 (80W 1x12 Amp w/Reverb & Built-in Tuner)
R120DSP (120W 2x10 Amp w/Digital Effects)
RT122C (120W 2x12 Amp w/Stereo Chorus, Reverb & Chromatic Tuner)
R50DSP (50 Watt 2x8"Guitar Amp w/Digital Effects)
R50C (50 Watt 2x8"Guitar Amp w/Reverb & Chorus)
R20 (20 Watt 1x8"Amp w/Reverb)
R10 (10 Watt 1x6.5")

Rampage Acoustic Amplifiers

RA50DSP (50W Acoustic Amp w/Digital Effects - Wedge Shape)
RA30DSP (30W Acoustic Amp w/Digital Effects - Wedge Shape)

Other Rocktron Products

Rampage Bass Amplifiers

RB20 (Bass Amp 20W with 8" Speaker)
RB30 (Basss Amp 30W with 10" Speaker)
RB60 (Bass Amp 60W with 12" Speaker)
RB100 (Bass Amp 100W with 15" Speaker)

Foot Controllers and Accessories:

MIDI Mate (Midi Foot Controller)
MIDI XChange(MIDI Foot Controller)
All Access (Midi Foot Controller )
HEX (Expression Pedal)
RMM900(7-pin Din MIDI Cable)
RM4 (MIDI Controller for Vendetta amps)
RFS1 and RFS2 (Single and Double Latching Footswitchs for Rampage Amps)

Rocktron - A Division of GHS Corporation
2813 Wilber Ave
Battle Creek MI 49015
USA

Rocktron Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

www.rocktron.com

2004-0001
Rev. 02/01/04