① INPUT (input jack)
③ DRIVE
④ LOW
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
ATTENTION:
SPECIFICATIONS
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0dB=0.775Vrms.
② OUTPUT (output jack)
BD10 Hybrid Bass Driver
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Input jack to connect to the output of
Bass, other effects or related equipment.
The product automatically turns on when
a plug is inserted into this jack.
When not in use, disconnect plug from
input jack to preserve battery life.
Output jack to connect to input of
amplifier or other effects.
The knob controls the amount of distorsion.
Rotate this knob clockwise for more
distortion. (Maximum gain: 38dB)
This knob controls the amount of lows
present in the Drive signal. Rotate this
knob clockwise to emphasize the low
frequencies in the Distortion.
present in the Drive signal. Rotate this
knob clockwise to emphasize the middle
and high frequencies in the Distortion.
The BD10 Hybrid Bass Driver was designed in cooperation with
prominent Japanese Bassist Masaki The BD10 features an expressive
tonality with strong yet articulate distortion that accentuates fast playing
techniques such as multi-finger picking and two-handed tapping.
The BD10 features independent Level controls for the Clean and Drive
signals. This allows the user to “fine tune” the balance between clean
and distorted signals to obtain the ideal mix that compliments their
individual playing technique.
Thorough research was conducted on Masaki’s equipment to find the
ideal distortion type for Bass Guitar. The BD10’s distortion provides
The word “Hybrid” in the pedal title refers to the joint development
effort which combined Masaki’s great skill and knowledge of the
Bass Guitar with Maxon’s proven and trusted reputation in the
field of Effects.
LED to indicate bypass/effect and battery condition for trouble-free
performance.
Operates with 9V battery or standard AC adaptor for 9V (not included).
Made in Japan.
harmonically-rich saturation with long sustain and retains note
clarity and expressiveness even at maximum settings.
The LED lights when effect is on.
The light is turned off at bypass status.
LED brightness synchronizes with
battery condition.
⑩ DC INPUT (power input jack)
Jack for connection of external
power supply to effect.
Turn down amplifier’s volume to
the minimum before connecting
AC adaptor to the product in
order not to damage other
connected equipment.
⑨ FOOTSWITCH
(bypass/effect switch)
No LED light indicates the battery
is low or not installed. In this case
replace the battery.
Switch for effect on/off. Stepping on
this switch alternately turns effects
on (LED on) and off (LED off).
⑥ CLEAN
LEVEL
⑦ DRIVE
LEVEL
This knob adjusts the output level of the
Clean signal from zero to 5.5dB above
unity Gain. Rotate this knob clockwise
for louder Clean signal.
This knob adjusts the output level of the
Drive signal from zero to 14dB above
unity Gain. Rotate this knob clockwise
for louder Distortion.
⑧ INDICATOR
(bypass/effect LED indicator)
⑤ HIGH
This knob controls the amount of highs
BD10 operates on one 9V battery (6F22 or 6LF22).
Follow the procedures below to replace a battery.
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Be sure the battery is firmly connected to battery snap with the
correct polarities.
Turn down the volume of effect and amplifier to the minimum
before connecting Maxon effects to Bass guitar, amplifier or
other effects in order not to damage other connected equipment
by unintended noise.
When not in use, disconnect plug from input jack to preserve
battery.
Take out the battery if the product is not used for a long period
of time.
No or dark LED light indicates the battery is low or not installed.
In this case replace the battery to avoid poor effect or distorted
signal.
Be sure to use the correct Maxon AC adaptor. Use of any other
adaptor may cause trouble.
Do not try to remove screws.
Input Impedance
Output Imprdance
Maximum Gain
Input Noise
Controls
Switch
Indicator
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Battery Life
Dimensions
Weight
Accessory
: 500k ohms
: 10k ohms or less
: 38dB (120Hz)
: -118dB or less (Input shorted, IHF-A weighted)
: DRIVE, LOW, HIGH, CLEAN LEVEL, DRIVE LEVEL
: BYPASS / EFFECT
: BYPASS / EFFECT LED
: 6F22 / 6LF22 9V battery × 1 or Maxon AC adaptor
: 19mA / 9VDC
: 9VDC manganese battery 25 hours 25 deg C
(FUJITSU 6F22)
9VDC alkaline battery 45 hours 25 deg C
(TOSHIBA 6LF22)
: 70(W)×113(D)×56(H)mm (with protrusion)
: Approx. 330g (incl. battery)
: 6F22 9V battery × 1, operating manual
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AC adaptor
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Frequency (Hz)
OUTPUT (dB)
LOW
①Max
②Center
③Min
①
③
②
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-50
-40
-30
-20
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②
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Frequency (Hz)
OUTPUT (dB)
HIGH
①Max
②Center
③Min
