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The Switchblade+ offers a convenient solution to a player's switching needs. Route your signal to either output A or B, or send it to both at once. Connect a tuner or effects pedal to its dedicated Tuner output. With a fully passive audio path and active LED indication, the new Switchblade+ is your utilitarian sidekick.
- Controls -
A/B Footswitch (LED) - Press this switch to route the input signal to either OUT A (Red LED) or OUT B (Green LED).

A+B Footswitch (LED) - Press this switch to route the input signal to both OUT A and OUT B. When A+B is engaged (Red LED), the A/B Footswitch has no effect on the signal path.

- I/O -
INPUT - Connect the output of your instrument or another effects pedal to this jack.

TUNER - Connect this jack to the input of a tuner device or another effects pedal. This jack is hardwired to the INPUT jack and provides a direct output regardless of the state of the unit.

OUT A - Connect this jack to the input of an amplifier or the input of another effects pedal. Depending on the state of the A/B and A+B controls, this jack will output either the direct input signal or no signal. When the A/B LED is lit red or the A+B LED is lit up, OUT A is selected.

OUT B - Connect this jack to the input of an amplifier or the input of another effects pedal. Depending on the state of the A/B and A+B controls, this jack will output either the direct input signal or no signal. When the A/B LED is lit green or the A+B LED is lit up, OUT B is selected.

- Power -
The SWITCHBLADE+ can be powered by a 9V battery or a 9VDC battery eliminator capable of delivering at least 16mA. The optional 9V power supply from Electro-Harmonix is 9.6DC-200BI (same as used by Boss & Ibanez) 9.6 Volts DC 200mA. The power supply must have a barrel connector with center negative.

The SWITCHBLADE+ can also operate without power, since the audio path is fully passive. With no power, however, the LED indication will not function.

When A+B is engaged, the input impedance at the INPUT jack is equal to 50kÎ in parallel with the combined input impedances of the devices connected to the TUNER, OUT A, and OUT B jacks. When A+B is not engaged, the input impedance at the INPUT jack is equal to 100kÎ in parallel with the combined input impedances of the devices connect to the TUNER jack and OUT A or OUT B.
Electro-Harmonix Switchblade+ Channel Selector Footswitch

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  • Route your signal to output A or output B or both simultaneously
  • Easily switch between different pedal boards
  • The tuner jack is hardwired to the input jack and provides a direct output for a tuner or other effects regardless of the state of the unit
  • The audio path is completely passive
  • The Switchblade Plus can be powered by a 9 volt battery or 9VDC eliminator

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One year warranty on pedals. 90 day warranty on all other products.

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  1. Noisy. Increased amp hum on both amps.1
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  • Dirty, Noisy

    1

    submitted4 years ago

    byMike, M

    fromKaysville, Utah

    Simply put, this fails..... I tested it with a simple connection. Guitar into AB switch. A switch going to 20 watt Marshall and B Switch going to 50 watt Boogie. Instant hum in crease in both amps simply by connecting the unit.

  • Good, but could be better.

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byMac

    fromWannamucca

    The switch, like many other pedals, makes a loud pop when operated. I don't mean in the PA system, just the mechanism when you step on it. I consider that undesirable when there are LEDs to indicate that it actually was depressed. Also, the LEDs should be located beside the two output jacks to better indicate which is activated.

  • EHX Strikes Again!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 years ago

    byJEREMEY

    fromUndisclosed

    I needed a versatile ABY switch and EHX has more than delivered. The Tuner out lets me have more flexibility by using it as a bypass out. The ABY functions does what it says and it is built like a tank! Thanks again EHX

  • Does what it's supposed to but does affect tone some.

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    bymatthew

    fromundisclosed

    Great looking and made well. As I expect from EHX. My only issue is it does however shape the tone a little. Seems to drop in db or I'm not sure what. This isn't much of a problem because I was able to adjust my amp setting and I have a Micro Amp for this exact situation.

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