
Anthony Easton
The MC404 CAE Wah by Custom Audio Electronics features dual Fasel inductors with two distinct voices, allowing users to switch between high-end emphasis or low to mid resonance. It also includes a built-in MXR MC401 Boost/LineDriver for added flexibility. The pedal boasts true hardwire bypass, a long-life CTS potentiometer, and internal pots for "Q" and gain adjustments. It can be powered by a 9-volt battery, a Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter, or the DC Brick™, Iso-Brick™, and Mini Iso-Brick™ power supplies (not included).
Technical Specifications:
- Impedance:
- Input: 1 MΩ
- Output: <10 kΩ
- Center Frequency (Yellow Inductor):
- Heel Down: 400 Hz
- Toe Down: 1.9 kHz to 2.2 kHz
- Center Frequency (Red Inductor):
- Heel Down: 255 Hz to 355 Hz
- Toe Down: 1.3 kHz to 1.5 kHz
- Maximum Level:
- Input: -6 dBV
- Output: +8 dBV
- Maximum Gain:
- Heel Down: +16 dB
- Toe Down: +16 dB
- Noise Floor:
- Heel Down: -85.5 dBV
- Toe Down: -82.0 dBV
- Bypass: True Bypass
- Current Draw: <6.3 mA
Additional Features:
- BOOST VOLUME knob for controlling the amount of gain added by the BOOST
switch
- UPPER and LOWER TRIMPOTS for adjusting the Q of each Fasel inductor
- INDUCTOR switch for toggling between red/yellow inductors
- BOOST switch for engaging boost level set by BOOST VOLUME knob
The pedal also includes bright status LEDs on each side to indicate operation status.
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