Old Blood Noise Endeavors MAW XLR Pedal

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Old Blood Noise Endeavors MAW XLR Pedal

Old Blood Noise Endeavors

MAW XLR Pedal

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Product Info

Article Number: 479016
Model: MAW XLR Pedal
Price: $324.50

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The MAW is a seriously cool, creative tool for vocalists and instrumentalists working with microphones. It’s like having a boutique effects rack dedicated to your mic signal, allowing for complex, evolving textures—perfect for experimental musicians, vocalists seeking unique processing, or anyone wanting to add some serious character to their recordings.

Product Description

  • Old Blood Noise Endeavors MAW XLR Pedal
  • Multi-Effect Pedal for Microphones
  • XLR microphone preamplifier for dynamic microphones with gain and pad switch
  • 2 Foot-switchable multi-effects units
  • Unit 1: 2 reverbs
  • short delay
  • phaser
  • lower and upper octaves
  • Unit 2: 2 additional reverbs
  • long delay
  • flanger & rotary
  • FX loop
  • Low pass filter
  • Switchable saturation range
  • True bypass
  • 2 Expression pedal inputs
  • Controls: 2x CTR1
  • 2x CTR2
  • Blend
  • 2x Mix
  • Volume
  • Tone
  • 2x FX Select
  • Mic Level
  • Switch: Output Select
  • LED: Effect A on
  • Effect B on
  • Saturation on
  • Foot switch: Effect A Bypass
  • Effect B Bypass
  • Saturation Bypass
  • Current consumption: 210 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V DC power supply (not included - suitable power supply: Art.#409939#)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 113 x 142 x 59 mm
  • Weight: 490 g
  • Handmade in USA

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

*Connections:*

  • Input: Comboi socket 6.3 mm jack / XLR
  • Outputs: XLR and 6.3 mm jack
  • EXP A: 6.3 mm jack
  • EXP B: 6.3 mm jack
  • Send: 6.3 mm jack
  • Return: 6.3 mm jack
  • Expression A input: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Expression B input: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Power connection: barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside
PROS
  • • Excellent preamplifier for dynamic mics, adds significant warmth
  • • Creative effects routing via the FX loop offers tonal flexibility
  • • Expression pedal inputs allow for nuanced, real-time control
  • • Robust build quality, typical of Old Blood Noise Endeavors' standard
CONS
  • • Limited preset storage demands diligent knob tweaking
  • • The interface, while creative, can feel overwhelming initially
  • • Power supply not included adds to the overall investment

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Key Features

Effects Two units with diverse effects: reverb, delay, phaser, flanger, rotary, octave effects, saturation
Presets No dedicated preset storage, reliant on manual knob adjustments for recall
Harmonizer Offers octave effects, providing a rudimentary harmonization capability
Looper Lacks a dedicated looping function, focusing solely on effects processing
Connections XLR input/output, two expression pedal inputs, FX loop send/return, mic level control
Power Supply Requires a standard 9V DC power supply, 210mA current draw

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, the MAW is designed specifically for dynamic microphones; condenser mics require phantom power it doesn’t provide.
The saturation is more subtle and musical, adding warmth and presence rather than aggressive distortion, a good complement to vocals.
Absolutely; you can chain multiple effects in the loop, creating complex signal paths and adding depth to your vocal or instrument signal.

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