Audio Sprockets ToneDexter II Acoustic Preamp
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ToneDexter II Acoustic Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
579504
Brand:
Audio Sprockets
Model:
ToneDexter II Acoustic Preamp
Category:
Acoustic Guitar Effects
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ToneDexter II is a game-changer for acoustic players wrestling with the thin, brittle sound of piezo pickups. It's a sophisticated tool that essentially 'replaces' the missing acoustic body through its WaveMap technology, making it ideal for gigging musicians and studio engineers who demand a natural, full sound from their amplified acoustic instruments.
Product Description
- Audio Sprockets ToneDexter II Acoustic Preamp
- Effect Pedal for Instruments with Piezo Pickup
- Preamp
- Restores the missing body sound on an instrument when a piezo pickup is used
- ToneDexter stores WaveMaps of your studio microphone sound
- which can be recalled when only the pickup is in use
- WaveMaps transform the pickup signal so that it sounds like a microphone - rich
- resonant and natural
- WaveMaps can be saved with different microphones and positions for each of the instruments used
- 32 Storable presets
- tuner and USB port for connecting to the computer for updates and managing presets
- Controls: Input Level (Tap: Single/Dual Source modes)
- Preset Select (Tap: edit Wavemaps)
- Output Level (Tap: Output Sources
- Boost config
- Spaciousness/Character
- FX Routing)
- Anti-Feedback (Tap: Fiter Freq/Depth/Width)
- Mid & High (Tap: Boost/Cut
- Bell/Shelf
- Width
- High Pass)
- Push buttons: Boot (Restart or Update Firmware)
- Switch: Control Select: Midi/Pedal
- Footswitch: Mute/Tuner
- Boost
- LED: Input Level
- Mute/Tune/Edit
- Boost/Edit Mode
- LED display
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Aux input: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Mic input: XLR with switchable 48 V phantom power
- Control input: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Headphone output (6.3mm stereo jack)
- DI output: XLR
- FX loop send and return: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power supply via 9-15 V DC power supply
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 160 x 150 x 58 mm
- Weight: 907 g
- Includes power supply
*Note:* No battery operation possible
PROS
- • WaveMaps genuinely restore lost body resonance with piezo pickups.
- • 32 presets offer substantial tonal flexibility for varied instruments.
- • Intuitive tap controls streamline editing and on-the-fly adjustments.
- • USB connectivity simplifies WaveMap management and firmware updates.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many acoustic players.
- • Relatively complex interface requires a learning curve to fully exploit.
- • Physical footprint is larger than many typical stompboxes.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Acoustic Preamp with WaveMap Modeling
Controls
Input Level, Preset Select, Output Level, Anti-Feedback, Spaciousness/Character, FX Routing
Presets
32 Storable Presets
Connections
1/4" Input, 1/4" Output, 1/4" Aux Input, USB Port, Tuner Output
Power Supply
9V DC Power Adapter (center negative, not included)
Weight
3.2 lbs (1.45 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
WaveMaps are far more nuanced than EQ or IRs; they capture a full spectral profile of a microphone'd acoustic, recreating its tonal characteristics and spatial qualities, offering a far more convincing acoustic tone.
Yes, the dual-source input mode allows blending a magnetic pickup with the piezo, though optimizing the WaveMap for that combined signal may require some experimentation and tweaking.
Primarily for preset and WaveMap management, but it also facilitates firmware updates from Audio Sprockets, ensuring you have the latest features and improvements.
