Boss NS-1X Noise Suppressor Pedal

Harnessing cutting-edge BOSS MDP technology, the Boss NS-1X guitar and bass noise suppressor showcases its prowess in intelligently taming unwanted noise while preserving the innate tone and playability of your instrument. In Reduction mode, it seamlessly quells noise during your regular playing sessions, maintaining pristine sound quality. Switch over to Gate mode, and you'll experience lightning-fast responsiveness, ensuring that your precision-driven, high-gain riffs cut through the mix with unwavering clarity.

Whether you're jamming at home, rocking out on stage, or laying down tracks in the studio, the NS-1X proves itself as a versatile and user-friendly solution to vanquishing noise disturbances. Elevate your practice, live performances, and recording sessions to a new level of sonic purity with this indispensable tool in your arsenal.

Key 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

Boss NS-1X Noise Suppressor 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 dBu
• Output 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 (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
• Alkaline: Approx. 6.5 hours

Dimensions:

• 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm
• 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches

Weight (including battery):

• 460 g
• 1 lb 0.3 oz

Accessories:

• Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
• Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61)

Option (sold separately):

• AC adaptor: PSA series.