DOD Meatbox Subsynth

Product Overview

The DOD Meatbox Subsynth is a unique effects pedal designed to add a powerful sub-harmonic synthesizer effect to your instrument's signal. This document provides details on its controls, specifications, and important safety information.

Controls

The pedal features the following controls and connections:

• 1. OCTAVE: Adjusts the amount of low octave added to the signal.
• 2. OUTPUT: Sets the overall output level of the effect.
• 3. SUB: Adjusts the amount of synthesized sub-harmonic effect added to the signal.
• 4. LOW: Controls the low-frequency content of the overall sound.

Warning: Start with the OUTPUT and LOW controls at their minimum values, and gradually increase their levels to avoid possible damage to the speaker.

• 5. INPUT: Connect your instrument here.
• 6. FOOTSWITCH: Engages or bypasses the effect.
• 7. LED: Illuminates when the effect is active.
• 8. OUTPUT: Connect to the next pedal or amplifier input. This output allows simultaneous transmission of the dry unprocessed signal (Ring) and the processed signal (Tip) to an amplifier and other effects via a TRS "Y" cable.
  • Tip = Octave + Effect
  • Ring = Dry
  • Sleeve = Ground

Placement Advice

Most bass guitarists prefer to place the Meatbox at the beginning of their effects chain. Guitarists may find it works better after distortion effects, or closer to the end of the effects chain. A typical effects chain often consists of Distortion effects first, followed by Modulation effects (Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, etc.), and finally Time-based effects (Delay and Reverb). However, it is recommended to experiment with different effect placements.

Specifications

Safety and Warnings

General Safety Information:

• CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ⚡ DO NOT OPEN.
• WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ?
• Do not operate this product above 2000 meters altitude.
• The symbols indicate potential hazards: a lightning bolt in a triangle signifies dangerous voltages within the unit, and an exclamation mark in a triangle indicates that the user must read the instruction manual.
• This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open or attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer's warranty.
• Do not wet the unit. If liquid spills onto the unit, turn it off immediately and take it for service. Unplug the unit during thunderstorms to avoid damage.

UK Mains Plug Warning:

• Discard the mains plug if it has been cut from the cord. Do not insert a damaged or cut mains plug into a 13 AMP socket.
• Ensure the fuse cover is in place when using the mains connector. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and must be BS1362 approved.

Disposal:

• Do not dispose of this product with general household waste. Follow local regulations for separate collection systems for electronic products to ensure proper treatment, recovery, and recycling.
• Consumers in EU member states, Switzerland, and Norway can return used electronic products free of charge to designated collection points or retailers when purchasing similar new products. For other countries, consult local authorities for proper disposal methods to prevent negative environmental and human health impacts.

Important Usage Guidelines:

• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this equipment near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus that produce heat (including amplifiers).
• Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
• Polarized Plug: This plug has one blade wider than the other. This is a safety feature. If the plug does not fit the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, especially at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Servicing:

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• The power switch on this equipment does not interrupt mains connections. The power outlet must remain operable. For rack-mountable or other installations where the mains plug may not be accessible, a multi-pole main switch must be incorporated into the rack or building's electrical installation, with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in all poles.

Electrical Connection and Wiring:

• This equipment must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earth connection.
• The mains wiring colors may not correspond with the color markings identifying the terminals of your plug. Proceed as follows:
• Connect the GREEN AND YELLOW colored conductor to the terminal marked 'E' by the earth symbol (⏚), or GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.
• Connect the BLUE colored conductor to the terminal marked 'N' or BLACK.
• Connect the BROWN colored conductor to the terminal marked 'L' or RED.
• This apparatus may require a line connector or plug, or both, depending on the power source. If the plug needs to be changed, have it done by qualified service personnel.
• The GREEN/YELLOW wires must be connected directly to the unit's chassis.

WARNING: IF THE EARTH CONNECTION IS INTERRUPTED, CERTAIN FAULTS IN THE UNIT OR SYSTEM TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED MAY RESULT IN A FULL LINE VOLTAGE BEING PRESENT BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND GROUND. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM SIMULTANEOUSLY TOUCHING THE CHASSIS AND GROUND.

Company Information

DOD

59 Hwagok-ro 61gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul 07590, Republic of Korea

Email: support@digitech.com