

The Empress Buffer+ Stereo is designed to serve as a complete I/O interface for pedalboards while maintaining the highest fidelity of the guitars' signal. It aims to eliminate signal loss due to long, un-buffered cable runs. The pedal features an all-analog signal path, switchable boost with up to 30dB of clean boost, and AB/ABY switching for outputs and inputs. It offers 12 different operating modes with unique signal routing, input metering with LED indicators, noise filters, input padding, input loading, and transformer isolated outputs to avoid ground loops. The pedal also includes external footswitch control, tuner mute, and a compact enclosure measuring approximately 4.5" by 2.5" by 1.5".
Technical Specifications:
- Input Impedance 1: 10kΩ - 1MΩ
- Input Impedance 2: 1MΩ
- Output Impedance 1: 47Ω
- Output Impedance 2: 600Ω
- Frequency Response (-3dB): 20Hz - 38kHz
- THD: 0.02%
- Noise: -104dB
- Input Voltage: 9VDC
- Required Current: 150mA
- Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector
- Height (enclosure only): 1.5"
- Height (including controls): 2"
- Length: 4.5"
- Width: 3.5"
- Weight: 12.5oz
The pedal also offers 12 different operating modes to provide maximum versatility and adaptability to various rig setups.
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$375
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$600
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