Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BL
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Origin Effects
Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BL
Product Info
Article Number:
592765
Brand:
Origin Effects
Model:
Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BL
Category:
Bass Pedals
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Cali76 V2 is a serious contender for bass players wanting that iconic 70s studio compression. It’s incredibly transparent when dialed back, but can also deliver some serious punch and sustain when pushed. Perfect for players wanting a focused, high-quality compressor without the complexity of a multi-effect unit.
Product Description
- Origin Effects Cali76 V2 Bass Compressor BL
- Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
- 1176-Style Studio-FET Compressor
- V2 with 10-LED gain reduction indicator
- More compact housing and greater headroom thanks to internal voltage boost
- Complete with controller for parallel compression and side-chain filtering
- New functions for bass
- Controls: Input/Compression
- Ratio
- Attack/Release
- High Pass Filter
- Output
- Dry Signal
- LED: Red LED for switching on/off
- White 10-LED display for gain reduction
- Foot switch: Effect bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Coaxial socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 200 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC power supply (not included - suitable power supply: Art. #409939#)
- Dimensions: (W x D x H): 64 x 124 x 58 mm
- Weight: 553 g
- Made in UK
*Note:* No battery operation possible.
PROS
- • Faithful 1176 recreation delivers classic studio compression.
- • Voltage boost provides significantly more headroom for bass frequencies.
- • Parallel compression control allows for subtle or aggressive tone shaping.
- • Compact design is pedalboard-friendly without sacrificing functionality.
CONS
- • Requires a 9V DC power supply, not included, adding to the overall cost.
- • The attack/release controls can be tricky to dial in for beginners.
- • Limited versatility compared to multi-band compressors or more complex dynamics processors.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
FET Compressor (1176-Style)
Controls
Input, Compression, Ratio, Attack/Release, High Pass Filter, Output, Dry Signal
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Coaxial (5.5 x 2.1mm, centre negative)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Jack (Input/Output), Coaxial Power Supply Socket
Dimensions
64 x 124 x 58 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'BL' version features a more compact enclosure and improved headroom thanks to the internal voltage boost, making it better suited for bass frequencies.
The high-pass filter is fully adjustable; it's a control knob, allowing you to precisely shape the low-end response.
Yes, but you might need to adjust the input gain to compensate for the passive bass's higher output impedance; experiment to find the sweet spot.
