BOSS NS-1X Noise Suppressor
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Advanced natural and intelligent noise suppression suitable for any music genre.
Powered by advanced BOSS MDP technology, the NS-1X intelligently silences noise without affecting the natural tone and playing feel of your guitar or bass. Reduction mode keeps your rig quiet in any general playing setup, while Gate mode provides ultra-fast performance to ensure that precision, high-gain riffs remain sharp and distinct. Versatile and easy to use, the NS-1X is an essential tool for defeating noise issues while practicing, performing, and recording.
Precise Detection
The NS-1X circuitry detects the signal at the input stage and activates the noise reduction at the output stage. It works best when your instrument is connected directly to the input jack before any other pedals. When using distortions, overdrives, and other noise-producing pedals, the most natural results are achieved by inserting them in the NS-1X's send/return loop. This allows the circuitry to continually detect the clean input signal while eliminating noise from the pedals within the loop, providing the smoothest performance as you turn them on and off.
Premium Noise Elimination for Guitar, Bass, and Other Instruments
Thanks to its advanced digital processing and wide frequency response, the NS-1X provides outstanding performance for standard guitars and basses and extended-range instruments with additional strings. It's also an excellent noise suppression solution for keyboards and other types of electronic instruments.
Features
• Next-generation noise suppressor and gate for guitar, bass, and other electronic musical instruments• Intelligent BOSS MDP technology eliminates noise with no impact on playing feel or response
• Intuitive operation with Threshold, Decay, and Damp knobs
• Reduction mode for general noise suppression applications
• Gate mode provides ultra-fast noise elimination for tapping, sweep picking, and heavy rhythm styles that rely on high-gain tones
• Mute mode for silencing the instrument signal when the pedal switch is engaged (the pedal operates in user-selectable Reduction or Gate mode when the switch is off)
• Reduction indicator that dynamically displays the current noise suppression status
• Send/return loop for optimized noise elimination with overdrives, distortions, and other noise-producing pedals
• DC Out for distributing power to other pedals (requires optional PSA adaptor and PCS-20A parallel cable)
Specifications
Sampling Frequency: 48 kHzAD Conversion
- 24 bits + AF method
- AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD converter.
DA Conversion: 32 bits
Processing: 32-bit floating point
Modes: 3 modes: GATE, REDUCTION, MUTE
Nominal Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu
Maximum Input Level: INPUT, RETURN: +7 dBu
Input Impedance: INPUT, RETURN: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBu
Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT, SEND: +7 dBu
Output Impedance: OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT, SEND: 10 k ohms or greater
Bypass: Buffered bypass
Controls:
- MODE knob
- DECAY knob
- THRESHOLD knob
- DAMP knob
- Pedal switch
Indicators:
- CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
- REDUCTION indicator
Connectors:
- INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- DC IN jack
- DC OUT jack
Power Supply:
- Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
- AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
Current Draw: 60 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
Alkaline: Approx. 6.5 hours
Dimensions W x D x H): 73 x 129 x 59 mm (2-7/8 x 5-1/8 x 2-3/8 inches)
Weight (including battery): 460 g (1 lb 0.3 oz)
Accessories:
- Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
- Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61)
*0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| NS-1X Noise Suppressor | 794480 |
