Orange Amp Detonator

Orange Amp Detonator: The Ultimate Compact ABY Switcher

Featuring two buffered outputs, one with a custom-designed isolating transformer, the Orange Amp Detonator is the smallest active, fully functional, buffered ABY pedal on the market. What’s more, it’s the only active ABY switcher that can be powered by a 9V battery. The transformer output has been meticulously engineered to be as transparent as possible, while both outputs are buffered with a low-noise, linear circuit. Drive any length of cable to your amps with no loss of clarity and switch silently between them. No more unnerving ‘thumps’ for you or the sound guy!

Buffered Isolated Outputs for Clear Signal

Driving long cables is no problem as the Amp Detonator’s buffered low impedance signal ensures your input’s upper frequencies are maintained. Output B features an isolating transformer which eliminates common ground loop hum when using two amps simultaneously. The transformer output has been engineered for maximum transparency, correcting some of the tone-altering characteristics that affect many other ABY boxes.

Phase Correction for Perfect Tone

Two amps out of phase with each other sound awful, but many ABY switchers ignore this issue. Even if the amps are in phase, running different pedal chains to each amp can reverse the polarity of the signal, causing the two signals to be out of phase when engaging both amps. The Amp Detonator addresses this with a simple fix on the top of the unit, ensuring your tone remains fat and full.

Versatile Power Options

The Amp Detonator is the only active ABY switcher that can be powered by a 9V battery as well as a 9 or 12V DC adapter. It also features an internal charge pump circuit which doubles the voltage internally to 18V, increasing the internal headroom for incredibly low harmonic distortion.

Compact and Feature-Rich Design

Need a professional ABY switcher but pedalboard space is at a premium? Other small amp switchers exist, but none offer the quality or the functions of the Amp Detonator: silent operation, isolated outputs, phase switch, individual footswitches for A/B or BOTH, and an oversized 10mm tri-colour LED – green for A, red for B, and blue for BOTH.

Specifications:

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 3.74 × 2.56 × 5.12 inches (9.5 × 6.5 × 13 cm)
• Power: 9V Battery or 9-12V DC adapter (centre negative)
• Current Draw @ 9V: 12 mA

This pedal works nicely as intended and is in excellent condition, exhibiting only very gentle external wear as can be seen in photos. Original box is included.

This pedal ships fully insured with signature required.

***This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.***