Mission RewAh PRO User manual

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Inruions
Read, Keep & Follow these instructions
Heed all warnings
Clean only with dry cloth
Do not use this apparatus near water
Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus
 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer
Prolonged listening at high volume levels may
cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage.
Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Service is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as:
- power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus
- the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture.
- the unit is dropped or the enclosure is
damaged
- the unit does not operate normally or changes
in performance in a significant way
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True Bypass is a registered trademark of Toadworks USA
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switch clicks and the effect is engaged. To operate the
effect, rock the pedal backwards and forwards while
playing. If desired the effect can be left, on and the
pedal left in a fixed position to produce the ‘parked wah’
effect. To bypass the effect, push down on the front of
the pedal again until the switch clicks and the effect is
disengaged.
Mainnan
The tension of the rocker can be adjusted by using the
Mission torsion block tension adjuster. Insert the hex
key that was supplied with the pedal into the tension
adjuster screw at the rear of the pedal underneath
the rocker. Tighten the adjuster screw to increase the
pedal tension. Loosen the adjuster screw to reduce
the tension. Do not over tighten or damage can occur
to the torsion block. If the adjuster screw is too loose,
the pedal rocker can sometimes drop forward. If this
should happen, simply tighten the adjuster screw until
the rocker remains stable. It may be necessary to adjust
the tension screw from time to time to compensate for
use and environmental conditions such as very hot or
cold weather, and after the pedal has been shipped or
stored for long periods.
The rack and potentiometer shaft assembly has been
lubricated at the factory. This should be sufficient for
at least one year of normal use. If the mechanical action
becomes sticky, scratchy or noisy, additional lubrication
can be applied. Apply about a pea size of white Lithium
grease to the rack.
ecifitions
Power External - 9v DC 2.1mm Center Pin Negative
Internal - 9v Battery
Power draw - < 1mA at 9v
Potentiometer Internal resistance - 100K Ohm
Taper - Custom
Usage rating > 1M cycles
Dimensions Base length at longest point - 9.9”
Base width at widest point - 4.0”
Height at highest point including feet - 3.25”
Pedal length - 8.7”
Pedal width at widest point - 3.0”
Pedal width at narrowest point - 2.3”
Weight - 3.5lbs
Warning! Do not attempt to remove the baseplate or change
the internal battery while the pedal is connected to an external
power supply and/or amplifier. Make sure that ALL external
connections are removed before opening the pedal. To reduce
the risk of damage, avoid touching any other components in
the pedal.
To locate the switch block, first unplug the external
power supply. Switch off the amplifier and remove
all cables from the pedal to the amp and instrument.
Unscrew and remove the four rubber feet and remove
the base plate. The switch block is located on the left
hand side of the circuit board. Toggle the switches
using the tip of a ballpoint pen. The factory default
setting is all switches OFF.
Sw1: Turning this ON will increase gain slightly and
put the Q1 transistor into an area of soft saturation.
This can add a small bit of pleasant overdrive to the
output.
Sw2: When turned on, this switch lowers the filter’s
center frequency slightly, and reduces the width of the
wah band, making for a more nasal sound.
Sw3: Turning on this switch significantly lowers the
center of the filter band. Use this position when you
need a more bass-heavy wah.
Sw4: With switch 4 on, gain is reduced slightly for
cleaner sound. The bandwidth is also made wider to
broaden the filter response. This is good with a clean
amp setting for funk and reggae wah effects.
The switches will interact with each other to produce
different tone modifications. One of our favorite setups
is with 1-2-4 set On and 3 set OFF. This produces an
all-around nice wah sound with the center band just a
bit lower than with all switches off. There are no “bad”
settings and there is no switch configuration that will
harm the pedal, so experiment and have fun.
Opation
The Mission Rewah Pro™ features a hard-wired True
Bypass® switch that completely disconnects the signal
from the wah circuit in bypass mode. This reduces the
possibility of the pedal interfering with the instrument
signal when the effect is switched off. To switch the
effect on push down on the front of the pedal until the

Inoduion
Congratulations on your purchase of the Mission Rewah
Pro™ wah pedal. This product is designed to be intuitive
to setup and operate, and to provide many years of
trouble free service. However, we recommend that you
take a few moments to read through this User Guide in
order to get the best possible experience with your new
pedal.
Wah pedals are a filter effect most commonly associated
with guitars, but can also be used with bass, keyboards,
and other instruments. The peak response of the filter
is varied by moving the pedal rocker forwards and
backwards. In the heel down position more of the high
frequencies are filtered out giving a more bass sounding
tone. As the pedal is moved towards toe down, the
high frequencies are restored and the low frequencies
filtered out giving a much brighter tone. The pedal can
be used as a form of tone control by leaving the rocker
in a set position, sometimes called a ‘parked wah’. This
has been used to great effect by many well-known
musicians. However, the most common use of the wah
pedal is the continuous rocking backwards and forwards
on the pedal creating the famous ‘wacker-wacker’ effect
present on so many of the greatest rock tunes in history.
Ftur
The Rewah PRO features Mission’s custom designed
inductor. This is a very high quality part, of the type
used in high end audio amplifiers. This inductor has some
similar characteristics to the respected vintage ‘halo’
inductors used in some early wah pedals. Every inductor
is assembled and tested by hand at a specialist facility
in Hollywood, USA to ensure consistent performance.
The PRO also features four user selectable circuit
modifications that can be used alone, or together to tune
some of the tonal characteristics to help you reach that
exact wah sound you are looking for.
Pow
Warning! Do not attempt to remove the baseplate or change
the internal battery while the pedal is connected to an external
power supply and/or amplifier. Make sure that ALL external
connections are removed before opening the pedal. To reduce
the risk of damage, avoid touching any other components
in the pedal. Do not attempt to use any power supply with
specifications other than those listed in this manual. Check
all cables and power supplies for signs of damage before use.
Do not connect damaged power supplies or cables. Replace
cables or power supplies showing any signs of damage.
The Rewah PRO can be powered either by an external
power supply or an internal 9v battery. The power supply
should be 9v DC center pin negative with a 2.1mm
connector such as the Mission PS1-9VDC. For powering
on a pedal board, Mission also recommends the Voodoo
Labs Pedal Power 2+ and the Dunlop DC-Brick Multi-
Power Supply. Check the Specifications section for
more information on power supply requirements.
To replace the battery, first unplug the external power
supply. Switch of the amplifier and remove the cables
from the pedal to the amp and instrument. Unscrew
and remove the four rubber feet and remove the base
plate. Unclip and remove the battery and replace with
a 9 volt equivalent. The battery life can be extended by
unplugging the IN jack when not in use.
Conneions
Connect your instrument to the jack marked IN with a
standard ¼” mono (TS) instrument cable. Connect the
jack marked OUT to your amplifier. When using the
pedal in conjunction with other effects, it’s usually
recommended that the wah pedal be placed as early as
possible in the signal chain. The exception is when using
a vintage style fuzz pedal, in which case the wah should
be placed after the fuzz. Exact placement depends on
other effects involved and personal preference, so feel
free to experiment.
Mission recommends musical instrument cables
manufactured by Best-Tronics - www.guitar-cable.com
or Lava Cables - www.lavacable.com
Switch
ings
The Rewah PRO features four user switchable circuit
modifications that can be selected to make changes to
certain elements of the wah tone. The modifications can
be used individually or in sequence with each other. The
modifications are selected using a four-position switch
block on the inside of the pedal.
Ur
Guide
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