Fender Switchboard Effects Operator
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Fender
Switchboard Effects Operator
Product Info
Article Number:
584520
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Switchboard Effects Operator
Category:
Switch Pedals
Price:
$416.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Fender's Switchboard is a serious piece of kit for players with complex pedalboards. The preset storage and re-arrangeable loops are fantastic for recreating sounds, and the build quality is top-notch. This is perfect for the touring musician or studio player who needs total control over their effects chain.
Product Description
- Fender Switchboard Effects Operator
- Effect Manager and Footswitch
- The solution for switching effects
- 5 Relay effect loops with true bypass
- 400 Easily accessible presets with an additional 100 favourite presets
- Large
- colour LCD display and rotary controls provide an easy-to-use graphical user interface
- Completely rearrangeable order of effects loops
- Programmable footswitch and MIDI outputs to control external devices
- Built-in professional tuner
- Built-in
- movable volume pedal
- Switchable high-fidelity input and output buffers
- Stereo compatible Loop 5 can record stereo effects
- Material: anodised aluminium
- Power requirements: 9V DC centre negative (included)
- Power consumption: 500 mA
- Input impedance: 1 kOhm
- Output impedance: 150 ohm
PROS
- • Anodized aluminum build feels incredibly robust and professional.
- • LCD display is genuinely usable, unlike many competing units.
- • Relay loops ensure signal integrity even with power-hungry pedals.
- • Movable volume pedal adds a level of nuanced control often missing.
CONS
- • The learning curve is steep; menu diving isn't for the faint of heart.
- • Size and weight make it less than ideal for gigging musicians on the move.
- • Loop 5's stereo recording is a niche feature; limited practical application.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Effects Operator & Footswitch
Loops/Channels
5 Relay Effect Loops
MIDI
Programmable MIDI Outputs
Buffer
Switchable High-Fidelity Input/Output Buffers
Power Supply
9V DC Centre Negative (included)
Dimensions
Approximately 15.25" x 4.75" x 10.25" (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Switchboard’s recall is significantly faster and more accurate than basic loop switchers, preserving subtle nuances in your pedal settings.
Absolutely, the relay loops are designed to work flawlessly with any pedal, regardless of MIDI capabilities, thanks to the buffered signal options.
The LCD is adjustable, but in very bright environments, visibility might be slightly reduced; a small glare shield is recommended for optimal viewing.
