ODR-1

The Nobels ODR-1 is a natural overdrive pedal known for its versatility and sonic clarity. It offers the following technical specifications and features:

- Controls: Drive, Spectrum, Level
- Bass cut switch under the battery cover to preset original ODR-1 sound or to preset slightly reduced sub-bass
- Operation possible from 9V – 18V DC for more headroom
- Glow-in-the-Dark knobs
- SPECTRUM control tone pot for wide tonal range
- Input for remote switch
- Heavy metal housing
- Low battery consumption
- Easy/fast battery exchange
- Buffered Bypass
- Solid metal housing
- Low current consumption
- Overhead battery compartment for quick battery changes
- Accepts 18 V power for additional headroom
- Remote input jack for remote switching on/off
- Input Impedance: ~1Mohm
- Output Impedance: ~2kOhm
- Max. Input: +6dBm
- Power supply: 9..12V min 100mA electronically stabilized
- Weight: 450g/.99lbs (without Battery)
- Dimensions: 2.91 x 4.96 x 2.28 inches
- Bypass, Buffered bypass
- Power consumption: 9-18V DC center negative (power supply sold separately) 11 mA

The ODR-1 is favored by professionals, especially session players, for its effective use with guitars’ volume controls for on-the-fly tonal changes in songs. It is highly regarded for creating a natural, non-compressed tube-amp style overdrive that is versatile, amp-like, and affordable. The pedal is suitable for creating crunchy rock and blues sounds.