Product Overview
Leveraging the cutting-edge BOSS MDP (Multi-Dimensional Processing) technology, the NS-1X operates with a high degree of sophistication, effectively attenuating unwanted noise artifacts while preserving the authentic tone and tactile response of your guitar or bass instrument. In Reduction mode, it adeptly maintains a noise-free signal in various standard playing scenarios. Conversely, the Gate mode excels in delivering rapid and precise noise suppression, particularly ideal for maintaining the integrity and clarity of intricate, high-gain riffs.
Marked by its versatility and user-friendly interface, the NS-1X establishes itself as an indispensable tool for the resolution of noise-related challenges encountered during practice sessions, live performances, and recording sessions.
Boss NS-1X Noise Suppressor Effect Pedal 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)
- BOSS five-year warranty
- NS-1X Noise Suppressor
Boss NS-1X Noise Suppressor Effect Pedal Specifications:
- Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
- AD 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 dBuOutput 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
- Indicator: 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: Alkaline: Approx. 6.5 hours, * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.AccessoriesLeaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”), Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61)
- Options (sold separately): AC adaptor: PSA series
- Width: 73 mm, 2-7/8 inches
- Depth: 129 mm, 5-1/8 inches
- Height: 59 mm, 2-3/8 inches
- Weight (including battery): 460 g, 1 lb 0.3 oz
