Description
True-bypass Instrument Selector
The BigShot i/o is an easy-to-use instrument selector that lets you quickly transition between any two instruments, while balancing the levels between them and feeding the output to your amplifier.
Features
- Toggle between two instruments with a single foot stomp
- Adjustable volume control to match instrument levels
- True-bypass operation retains the tone of the instruments
- Separate tuner output and mute footswitch for silent tuning
Easy instrument changeovers on stage
The BigShot i/o allows you to switch between instruments on stage without pops through your amp or the need to adjust levels, while featuring 100% true-bypass for the most demanding purist. Input-2 is equipped with a volume control that lets you reduce the input sensitivity of the louder instrument so that the levels are matched when played through your amplifier. When passive instruments are used, a unique three-position Bright switch lets you compensate for instruments that lack shine in the high frequencies. The BigShot i/o is also equipped with a separate tuner output; with a simple foot stomp, the sound going to the amp is muted and diverted to the tuner for quiet on-stage adjustments.
BigShot i/o Applications
- Using the i/o with two electric guitars
- Switching between a Strat® and a Les Paul® is easy! Plug the two guitars into the i/o and hit the toggle switch to select. Tame down the Les Paul using the input-B level control. Connect your tuner for quiet onstage tuning using the mute footswitch.
- Using the i/o with passive and active bass
- Output levels vary dramatically between an active bass and a passive one making it difficult to switch without adjusting the amp level. Solve the problem by connecting your passive bass to input-1 and your high output active bass to input-2. Use the level control to match.
- Switching between acoustic and electric guitars
- Multi-instrumentalists are often forced to switch between electric and acoustic guitars or between other instruments. The BigShot i/o makes it easy! Use input-1 for the electric and lower the sensitivity on input-2 for your acoustic to balance the signals.
Specifications
The BigShot i/o is a passive instrument selector that enables the artist to select between two instruments using a simple mechanical switch. This true-bypass design delivers straight wire performance between the input and the output thus resulting in near perfect signal transfer. A variable level control can be used to reduce the input sensitivity on input-2 to compensate for overly loud instruments while a bright switch can also be inserted to compensate for the cable length and capacitive effect.
- Audio circuit type: Passive, true bypass
- Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Gain: -0.3dB
Features
- Dim Switch, Bright Switch
- Input Connectors: ¼" jack for first instrument connection Input-2, ¼" jack with dim and bright controls
- Output Connectors: ¼" jack is switchable between always-on, or engaged by Mute switch
- Extras: Tuner/toggle switch
General
- Construction: 14-gauge steel
- Finish: Durable powder coat
- Size (L x W x D): 3.9" x 3.6" x 2" (99 x 91.4 x 50.8mm)
- Weight: 1.25 lb (0.56 kg)
- Shipping size (L x W x D): 6.25" x 4.25" x 3" (158.7 x 108 x 76.2mm)
- Shipping weight: 1.55 lb (0.70 kg)
- Power: 9VDC, center pole negative
- Conditions: For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C
- Warranty: Radial 3-year, transferable
