Digitech - HardWire™ CM-2 Tube Overdrive

Digitech - HardWire™ CM-2 Tube Overdrive

Is an analog overdrive pedal from DigiTech, The HardWire™ CM-2 Tube Overdrive has 2 Modes of operation swtich Classic and Modified, Classic Mode offers transparent and responsive overdrive and Modified Mode adds more gain and more low end, has 4 dial Level, Gain, Low, and High tone controls.

The Classic mode produces a tonally transparent and articulate overdrive perfect for adding gain before a clean tube combo or driving a dirty tube head. The Modified setting produces more gain and gives the overdrive a fatter low end for a bluesier tone

True bypass
This pedal gives you rich tube overdrive tone when you switch on your pedal and completely true signal bypass when it's off, True Bypass is the only way to keep your tone exactly the way you want it between your guitar and amp.

High-voltage operation
The HardWire™ CM-2 Tube Overdrive operate at higher voltage than your standard pedals, pickups with high-output found in some electric guitars, it's not unusual to hear clipping when playing through an effects pedal. This occurs when the voltage range produced by a guitar's pickup is greater than the operating voltage of the effects pedal - normally limited to the voltage supplied by the effect's battery or power supply. HardWire pedals incorporate special circuitry that increases the operating voltage "headroom" above that of the typical pedal. As such, HardWire pedals are compatible with a wider range of guitars and are also at home in an amplifier's effects loop.

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Digitech - HardWire™ CM-2 Tube Overdrive

Digitech - HardWire™ CM-2 Tube Overdrive
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Digitech - HardWire™ CM-2 Tube Overdrive

Superior Technology • Meticulous Craftsmanship • True Innovation

True Bypass. HardWire pedals modify your guitar tone only when you want. HardWire pedals add pure effects when they’re on and don’t add noise when they’re off—truly the best of both worlds. And if you happen to lose power to HardWire pedals in the middle of a performance, you can keep playing because HardWire pedals switch to True Bypass mode until power is restored.

Higher Voltage. HardWire pedals preserve guitar tone because they operate at a significantly higher voltage than your standard pedals. HardWire pedals get the most out of hot guitar pickups and perform flawlessly in the high voltage environment of an amplifier effects loop.

Constant Voltage. HardWire pedals guarantee constant effects performance throughout the life of the battery and prevent tone loss because they operate at a steady voltage—independent of decaying battery voltage.

Tourworthy. HardWire pedals are designed for the touring musician. Unique Stomplock™ guards prevent controls from being kicked and your tone from being changed. Each HardWire pedal includes custom-cut Velcro® pads to fasten it to a pedalboard and green gaffer tape for the actuator label and see the pedal in the most adverse stage lighting conditions.


Overview

CM-2 Tube Overdrive adds a new dimension to your tone. Overdrive is meant to be transparent and responsive to your touch and the CM-2 Tube Overdrive offers this with two modes of operation: Classic and Modified. Classic is transparent and articulate while Modified adds more gain and a “bigger” low end. As with all HardWire pedals, the CM-2 is crafted from premium all-metal components to perform night after night, tour after tour.


Features

• 2 Modes of operation: Classic and Modified
• Classic Mode offers transparent, responsive overdrive
• Modified Mode adds more gain and more low end
• True Bypass circuitry preserves your tone in bypass
• Constant high-voltage operation for tonal quality and noise reduction
• HardWire Pedals include the following stage accessories
• Stomplock™ knob guards lock your tone in place and prevent tampering or accidental knob adjustments onstage
  
• Green gaffer tape helps you locate the pedal in adverse stage lighting. Custom-cut Velcro® pads attach and lock your pedals to your pedalboard

Applications

Add Warm Gain to Clean Combo

Setup is simple and easy:

1. Connect the HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive pedal between your guitar and the input of your amp. The CM-2 can lead or follow other pedals in the effects chain.

2. Set controls to:
- Mode: Classic
- Level: 12 o’clock
- Low: 1 o’clock
- High: 2 o’clock
- Gain: 2 o’clock

3. Engage CM-2 as needed.


Drive a Distorted Tube Head for Heavier Sound

Drive your amp to a new dimension:

1. Connect the HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive pedal between your guitar and the input of your amp. The CM-2 can lead or follow other pedals in the effects chain.

2. Set controls to:
- Mode: Modified
- Level: 1 o’clock
- Low: 1 o’clock
- High: 12 o’clock
- Gain: Max

3. Adjust your amp’s gain and tone as desired. Turn your nice amp into a beast like the pros.


Other applications:

• Drive other overdrive and distortion pedals to achieve even more gain
• Add warmth to your guitar by adding a slight amount of gain

Specifications

Inputs/Outputs

• Inputs: Separate Left and Right ¼” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
• Input Impedance: 1 MOhms
• Outputs: Separate Left and Right ¼” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)

Power

• US and Canada: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 120
• Japan: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 100
• Europe: 230 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 230
• UK: 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS200R - 240
• Power Input: 9 VDC
• Power Consumption: 220mW
• Battery Type: Single 9 VDC
• Battery Life: 17 Hours

General

• Dimensions: 4” Width x 5.5” Length x 2.6” Height
• Weight: 1.3 lbs