Plasma Coil
The Third Man Hardware Plasma Coil, a special version of the PLASMA Pedal
created by Gamechanger Audio and Third Man Records, is a high-voltage
distortion pedal that utilizes innovative technology to express audio signals
as a series of electrical discharges. The pedal is designed to be used with
guitars, bass, synthesizers, and drum machines.
Key Features:
\- High Voltage PLASMA Distortion circuit: Converts audio signal into a series
of electrical discharges at 3.5 kV.
\- ON/OFF switch: Silent footswitch for seamless operation.
\- 2 EQ Controls: Allows users to boost or cut LOW and HIGH frequencies.
\- Master VOLUME Knob: Cuts or boosts the Output Signal level.
\- VOLTAGE Knob: Adjusts the amount of electrical current sent to the PLASMA
Tube.
\- EFFECT Knob: Allows selection of 1 of 6 different Special EFFECT types,
including Volume Boost, Subharmonic modes, Upper Harmonic mode, and Mixed
modes.
\- EFFECT Footswitch: Engages the PLASMA COIL's special effect circuit.
\- Effect Footswitch TOGGLE: Configures EFFECTS Footswitch as a latching
ON/OFF switch or as a Momentary switch.
\- 1 MONO input Jack
\- PLASMA Tube: Xenon gas filling
\- Power Requirements: Standard 9V DC pedal power supply with a center-
negative connector, 300 mA or higher. (PLASMA COIL does not have a Battery
slot)
\- Power supply: Not included
\- 1-year Warranty
Additional Information:
\- The expected life of the xenon tube is 10,000 to 70,000 hours of active
playing.
\- The pedal features a natural noise gate, extremely wide EQ, and unique
harmonic saturation, resulting in rich and responsive attacks and screeching
sharp overtones and harmonics.