Instruction manual

Model 1404 Punch Factory
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Instruction Manual
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on or off by inserting or removing the plug from
the input jack. Simply removing the plug from
your instrument does not turn off the Aphex unit.
c. Instrument Output
Connect this output to your amp’s input jack using
a good quality guitar cord. Use the same jack and
active/passive settings on your amplifier as you
would use if plugging the instrument directly into the
amp. That way, you’ll get normal volume and tone
when you switch the effect off, and your instrument
passes directly through the box to your amp’s input.
d. D.I. Output
Yes, your pedal comes with a super quality bal-
anced D.I. output! Pin 2 of the XLR is hot while pin 3
carries a balancing impedance to set up a true bal-
anced line. Pin 1 is grounded through the ground-
lift switch. The D.I. output can be connected to the
microphone input of any preamp or sound mixer and
runs a level of typically -50 to -60 dBu depending on
your instrument’s volume setting. You can switch the
D.I. output to either wet (with effect) or dry (without
effect) buffered balanced output. The D.I. output
should normally be grounded. Don’t lift the ground
unless it actually eliminates hum or buzz.
e. External Power
When external power is used, the internal battery
becomes disconnected and will not experience a
power drain. A wide range of both a.c. and d.c.
supply voltages is acceptable for power (see speci-
fications) and it does not matter whether the center
pin is positive or negative. Almost any existing foot
pedal or stomp box power unit will work as long as
the plug fits the jack. The power jack fits a standard
6MM x 2MM power plug as used by most
popular stomp boxes.
f. Phantom Power
With all pedals built after February 2004,
phantom power applied to the D.I. will supply
reliable power. Do NOT operate the ground lift
switch when running on phantom power. It makes
a horrendous click like plugging in a mic!
g. 9V Battery
You can use any type of 9V battery that fits the snap