BUFFER
USER GUIDE
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Thank you for purchasing the Suhr Buffer ™. !Please take the time to read this user guide to get the most out of your buffer and it’s applications.
OVERVIEW
The Suhr Buffer is a transparent signal buffer/line driver which is an essential tool
designed to preserve your instrument’s tone. Tone loss occurs as a result of
signal degradation, commonly caused by long cable run, or the use of multiple
instrument cables - such as you would find on a pedal board. To solve this, the
Suhr Buffer employs unity buffering to reverse the effects of capacitance without
affecting your instruments tone or output level.
PLACEMENT
We recommend placing the Buffer as the first device in your signal chain. If you
are using a vintage fuzz pedal such as a Fuzz Face® or Tone Bender® we
recommend placing the Buffer after those devices to retain their character and
relationship!with your instrument's electronics.
To da y' s p lay er s d em an d qual it y, reli ab il it y a nd gr ea t t on e. To en su re tha t you r i nve st me nt in to ne is pre se rv ed th ro ug ho ut yo ur si gn al ch ai n, t he
Suhr Buffer utilizes only the highest quality components such as: low noise audiophile Op-Amps, Glass Epoxy PCB, and an machined 6061 billet
aluminum enclosure. When it comes to quality and reliability, we designed the Suhr Buffer with the same attention to detail as all of our award
winning products including the Badger, Hand Wired and OD series amplifiers.
FEATURES
The Suhr Buffer offers a variety of features for every playing situation.
The Buffer is built using the highest quality components and equipped
with two independent outputs, all in a compact, solid, aluminum
enclosure. One output (ISO) is isolated and utilizes a transformer to
eliminate noise from ground looping and features a 180º Phase
Reversal switch to keep your signal in phase when splitting between
two amplifiers.
OPERATION
DC INLET: Use a compatible 9-18Vdc with a center negative power supply.
INPUT: Instrument Input, use this jack to connect to your instrument.
OUTPUT: Primary output, use this jack to connect to an amplifier or effect
device. !!
ISO OUTPUT (transformer isolated): Secondary output, use this to split
your instrument’s signal to an additional amplifier or sound source.
PHASE SWITCH (ø): The Phase Switch reverses the polarity of the
Buffer’s ISO Output by 180º. Activate this switch to keep both output
sources in phase. !
OUT- Normal (non-reversed)
IN- Signals phase reversed by 180º
WARRANTY FOR SUHR AMPLIFIERS AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS:
JST warrants for lifetime from date of purchase by the initial retail purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship. Electronic components such
as capacitors, resistors, filters, transformers, jacks, and pots are covered for 5 years. Any parts determined defective by JST within the five (5) year term shall be
repaired or replaced by JST without charge for parts and labor provided the unit is returned, transportation costs prepaid, to JS Technologies, Inc., 601 Crane Street,
Unit A, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530, or to such facility authorized by JST. JST will pay shipping costs to return the unit to its owner. Defects in workmanship will be
determined by JST for limited lifetime coverage.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized or improperly performed repairs, alterations, and/or wear and tear
occasioned by use of the product, and does not include any expense for inconvenience or loss of use while the product is being repaired or replaced. JST expressly
disclaims any liability for consequential damaged arising from the sale, use, or inability to use the product. Any warranty implied by law, including any warranty of
merchantability or fitness, is expressly limited to the one (5) year warranty term for the parts on our amplifiers and electronic products. The foregoing statements of
warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all other remedies. Workmanship lifetime warranty is limited strictly to the original retailer purchaser of the instrument registered
with JST within 10 days of purchase from an authorized JST dealer or distributor. JST will pay shipping costs to return the unit to its owner within the mainland U.S.
The above warranty policy only applies to customers in USA. If you are an international customer, please check with your distributor and the dealer in your country for
warranty matters. Warranty issues must be handled through your dealer or distributor. If you are an international customer who purchased (or plan to purchase) from a
US dealer, we can handle warranty matters direct but you will be responsible for shipping both ways. We encourage international customers to purchase through your
local distributor or dealer for this reason. Our international distributors are set up to handle warranty issues in their respective countries. If you do not have an
authorized Suhr dealer in your country, please contact us direct for further details.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Input Impedance: 1M Ω
Output Impedance: 150 Ω
Power Connector: 9v
Operating Voltage: 4.5Vdc !- 18v
Maximum Voltage: 20Vdc !
Over Voltage Protection: Yes
Current Consumption: <5ma
Dimensions: L- 2.87” x !W- 2.53” x D- 1.23”
Weight: .379 lbs.
ROHS Compliant: Yes
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