Nordland Electronics ODR-C H/L Gain Overdrive

Nordland Electronics ODR-C H/L Gain Overdrive 

Produced by Kai Tachibana the original designer of the Nobels ODR-1

New: ODR-C H/L Gain Overdrive

It's like the "normal" ODR-C, but there are two technical innovations:

Switcher Normal/High Gain - Low Gain

The ODR-C is very often used as a low gain overdrive. Also often called "Always On" pedal. Unfortunately, due to the system, this area is not so finely controllable. So I came up with a technical trick and installed an "H/L" switch. This makes it possible to adjust the low gain range much more finely.

The LED lights up for identification:

• Low Gain Operation LED = Red - Button Down
• High Gain Operation (Normal Operation) = Blue - Top Button

 

Presence Counter (Internal)

Especially for "low gain" users I have built in a presence switch. This allows significantly more "treble" to pass through.

Since there is no more reasonable space at the top, I unfortunately had to banish the switch inside. To do this, the bottom cover must be opened (as when inserting/changing the battery) and the desired position must be selected. So unfortunately you have to decide whether "with" or "without". I know it's impractical... sorry!

Otherwise, this ODR-C H/L Gain Overdrive version is just like the "normal" ODR-C.

Specifications*

• Input impedance ~1 MΩ
• Output impedance ~1 kΩ
• Power supply with DC 9 V battery:
  • Dry battery 6F22 (9 V) type (carbon)
  • Dry Battery 6LR61 (9V) Type (Alkaline Manganese)
• Battery life in continuous operation: *)
  • Carbon: 20 hours (mathematically with a battery capacity of 300mAh)
  • Alkaline manganese: 33 hours (calculated with a battery capacity of 500mAh)

*) These specifications depend on the battery and the environmental conditions!

• DC power supply 9 V to 18 V (electronically stabilized)
• Power consumption: approx. 15 mA at 9 V, approx. 25 mA at 18 V
• Dimensions 125 (L) x 66 (W) x 58 (H) mm
• Weight approx. 360 g (without battery)