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PURE ANALOG CHORUS (PAC-9)

PURE ANALOG CHORUS (PAC-9)

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  • Analog chorus with lush, organic tone
  • Wide-range Speed control for Rotary speaker effects
  • Special noise filtering circuit
  • Bright and Pure switches for additional tonal options
  • Stereo outputs
  • Works in FX loop or front-end of amp
  • True Bypass Switching

The first thing you’ll notice when you step on the PAC-9 is a beefy, full-bodied chorusing that punches you directly in the chest – gone are the thin, hissy, sissified chorus tones of yesteryear, replaced instead by a full-frequency effect that simply sounds massive.

The PAC-9’s circuit uses professional-grade IC’s typically reserved for High-End Audio applications, providing audiophile performance in a compact stompbox format.

When compared to a standard chorus, the PAC-9’s effect appears more dramatic and has more presence in a mix – this is due to the retention of low and low-mid frequencies that are typically chopped out by other boxes.

The PAC-9’s LFO has an extended range that allows it to nail classic rotary speaker sounds with ease.  In addition to standard Speed and Width controls, The PAC-9 also features two unique controls:  The Pure switch boosts the delayed signal by 4 dB to create a more dramatic, tremolo-like chorus effect, while the Bright switch subtly scoops lows on the delayed signal for a more traditional chorusing sound.

Standard and inverted (90 degrees out of phase) outputs allow for mono, stereo, or inverted mono signal routing options.

The PAC-9’s internal voltage-doubling circuitry provides maximum headroom to eliminate input distortion.  The higher operating voltage also allows it to be used in an FX loop to place the chorus effect post-gain.

"The Maxon PAC-9 provides a large range of great chorus sounds with completely silent operation. I had never used choruses before this one, as they often resulted in tones that sounded overly processed for my personal taste. This one allows for lovely subtlety, and is rugged and straight-forward to use." - Gretchen Menn - www.gretchenmenn.com
photo credit: Diana Cordero

A new spin on an old classic, the PAC-9 brings classic 80’s chorusing into the 21st century with modern features and improved sound quality.

TECH TALK

NOTE ON POWERING THE PAC-9 - this pedal’s voltage regulator IC requires a high inrush current of approximately 2000 mA upon startup.  When using with a Power Brick such as the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+, this pedal should be connected to a high current power jack when possible.

If it is not possible to connect to a high current jack, you can power the PAC-9 by leaving a battery in the pedal.  Upon initial start-up, unplug the external DC power input cable, engage the pedal, and then plug the DC power input cable back in – the pedal will now power up normally off the external power supply until you power down your pedalboard.

Input Impedance: 500K Ohms

Output Impedance: 10K Ohms or less

Maximum Output Level: +9 dB (400 Hz)

Delay Time: 4.6 msec – 7.68 msec

Speed Frequency: .33 Hz – 8 Hz

Controls: SPEED, WIDTH

Switch: BYPASS/EFFECT (mechanical TBS)
PURE, BRIGHT

In/Out: INPUT, OUTPUT, INVERSE OUTPUT

Residual Noise: -95 dB (IHF-A)

Indicator: BYPASS/EFFECT LED

Internal Circuit Voltage: 9 VDC (DC-DC Converter)

Current Consumption: 21 mA / 9 VDC

Power Supply: 6F22 9V battery or Maxon AC Adaptor

Battery Life:
Manganese battery 8.5 hours @ 25deg C
Alkaline battery 20 hours @ 25deg C

Dimensions: 74 mm (W) x 124 mm (D) x 54 mm (H) / 2.9” (W) x 4.9” (D) x 2.13” (H)

Weight: 580 g (including battery) / 20.46 oz.

Option: Maxon AC Adaptor (AC210N or AC2009)

* All specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice or obligation.All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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matt rubenstein
PAC-9 Chorus Pedal

This is a great chorus pedal flying a bit under the radar. Been through many over the years, and I am not a chorus apologist, I LOVE chorus:) The two toggle switches allow you to really dial in the sound and how you want it to sit in the mix. Both volume loss and volume jump are common characteristics of chorus pedals, and one of the toggles addresses this. You have a choice of unity gain, or a slight boost. I prefer unity gain with my modulation and it does this admirably - no volume loss. The sound is a bit smoother IMHO than a CE-2 and its clones. The CE-2 camp is glorious in its own right, but I prefer this one. The other toggle is also quite effective and you can choose a thick, syrupy, wavy flavor, or a more controlled, slightly brighter, more focused flavor. I found the latter (bright) setting ultimately more to my taste. Don't let the word "bright" discourage you as it is still quite smooth and warm in the "bright" mode. And you can crank the depth up without it inducing nausea:) - as long as you keep the speed relatively low. 9:00 speed and 3:00 depth is my favorite setting. It sounds great clean, and after dirt. And running the right phaser into it can be a real treat as well. The Heptode Virtuoso phaser into it is sublime. Anyhow, happy hunting, and if you are a chorus fan, you owe it to yourself to give this one a spin.