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The RTO700 Real Tube Overdrive by Maxon is a highly versatile pedal with specific technical specifications. Here are the details:
Features:
- Overdrive with real Vacuum Tube
- Three cascading Gain stages - NO Clipping diodes
- Three-band tone circuit with Bass, Midrange, and Treble
- Switchable Noise Suppressor with variable Threshold
- Heater In-rush current control warms tube upon power-up
- True Bypass Switching
Functionality:
- The RTO700 is designed to provide an amp-like overdrive, offering a wide
range of tones and responsiveness similar to boutique tube amps.
- It features three cascading gain stages with an extremely high output
level, providing warm and authentic tube tone.
- The pedal's 3-band EQ circuit is highly versatile, allowing users to dial
in any tone imaginable with interactive controls.
Technical Specifications:
- Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
- Output Impedance: 10K Ohms
- Max Gain: 72dB (at 1.8 kHz)
- Equivalent Input Noise: -102dBu or less (Input shorted, IHF-A weighted)
- Control: GAIN, NR, MASTER, BASS, MID, TREBLE
- Switch: BYPASS/EFFECT (Mechanical 3PDT), NR ON/OFF
- I/O: INPUT JACK, OUTPUT JACK, DC INPUT JACK
- Indicator: BYPASS/EFFECT LED, GATE LED
- Internal Circuit Voltage: 12.6VDC (DC to DC Converter)
- Power Consumption: 400mA / 9VDC
- Dimensions: 121 (W) × 152(D) × 60 (H) mm / 4.8” (W) x 6” (D) x 2.4” (H)
- Weight: Approx. 600g / 1.3 Lbs. (without power supply)
- Power Supply: AC adaptor AC2009
The RTO700 Real Tube Overdrive is a discontinued item and was manufactured by Maxon.
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