Description
Brand new pedal from Maxon!
Free Shipping to Continental U.S.
No power supply included.
Collar City Guitars is an authorized Maxon dealer and a Preferred Reverb Seller, buy with confidence!
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The irony here (pun intended) is that Maxon has never offered a pedal tailored to the needs of the metal guitarist – until now.
Introducing the Maxon SM-9 Pro+ Super Metal – specifically designed for high-gain distortion tones, the SM-9‘s flexible saturation circuit can churn out everything from classic NWOBHM crunch through to the throaty chunk of today’s drop-tuned metal extremes.
Developing such a pedal was no easy task, and the Pro+ was on the drawing board for years before Maxon felt it was ready for release. Several unique “tricks” were incorporated into its design to create a pedal that is as versatile as it is merciless.
Forgoing the use of conventional tone controls, the SM-9 instead features Scoop and Edge knobs to dial in the riffage.
The Scoop control is a mid-band elimination filter with a range from 200 Hz – 2 KHz. This control adjusts the frequency range where the pedal’s midrange cut is centered.
Once the amount of mid scoop is determined, any high-end loss can be dialed back in using the Edge control - a Hi-cut shelving filter continuously variable between 2-15 kHz.
These two controls are highly interactive and work much like a parametric equalizer – Adjusting both knobs simultaneously allows the user to find the perfect mix of brutality and clarity.
The SM-9’s Gain control adjusts the degree of saturation the pedal provides. This control is actually a dual-ganged pot that increases the amount of distortion while simultaneously boosting the upper midrange band up to 20 dB at 1 kHz.
By boosting and cutting specific frequency bands in relation to Gain, the SM-9’s controls allow the user to sculpt brutal, beefy guitar tones that retain note clarity and definition.
The Pro+ also offers switchable 9- or 18-volt operation. In Classic mode, the SM-9 runs at the incoming 9 volts DC, greatly extending battery life. Switching to stabilized 18-volt operation increases headroom, frequency range, and dynamic response of the pedal.
Using the SM-9’s controls and voltage options, an almost unlimited variety of monstrous high-gain tones can be dialed in. Whether you’re a full-time metal maniac or just need the occasional “nuclear blast” without the bulk or volume of a full stack, the Maxon SM-9 Pro + Super Metal will deliver the goods.
The SM-9 Pro+ offers all the might and majesty of a high-gain amp stack at a fraction of the size and cost.
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TECH TALK:
The SM-9 Pro+ features Mechanical True Bypass switching via a Fujisoku 4PDT switch.
NOTE ON POWERING THE SM-9 Pro+ - this pedal’s voltage regulator IC requires a high inrush current of approximately 2000 mA upon startup. When using with a Power Brick such as the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+, this pedal should be connected to a high current power jack when possible.
If it is not possible to connect to a high current jack, you can power the SM-9 by leaving a battery in the pedal. Upon initial start-up, unplug the external DC power input cable, engage the pedal, and then plug the DC power input cable back in – the pedal will now power up normally off the external power supply until you power down your pedalboard.
Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
Output Impedance: 10K Ohms or less
Maximum Gain: 52.5dB (4 kHz)
Equivalent Input Noise: -60dB or less (IHF-A)
Control: GAIN, SCOOP, LEVEL, EDGE
Switch: Bypass/Effect, Voltage Switch (9V/18V)
Indicator: Bypass/Effect LED, 9V LED, 18V LED
Internal Circuit Voltage: 9VDC / 18VDC (DC / DC Converter)
Power Consumption: 12mA/9VDC, 42mA/18VDC
Dimensions: 74 (W) x 124 (D) x 54 (H) mm
Weight: 600g (including battery, excluding AC adaptor
Battery life:
9VDC manganese battery 27 hours @ 25 degrees C (Panasonic 6F22NB)
9VDC alkaline battery 50 hours @ 25 degrees C (Panasonic 6LR61G)
18VDC manganese battery 1.3 hours @ 25 degrees C (Panasonic 6F22NB)
18VDC alkaline battery 6 hours @ 25 degress C (Panasonic 6LR61G)Option: AC adaptor (Maxon AC210N)* OdB = 0.775Vrms
Free Shipping to Continental U.S.
No power supply included.
Collar City Guitars is an authorized Maxon dealer and a Preferred Reverb Seller, buy with confidence!
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- Updated Reissue of 1980’s Super Metal
- High-gain circuit for Metal Guitar tones
- Scooped-Mid tones without loss of note clarity
- Gain knob controls gain and boosts upper mids simultaneously
- Scoop control changes center frequency of mid-scoop
- 9-volt or 18-volt regulated operation (switchable)
- True Bypass Switching
The irony here (pun intended) is that Maxon has never offered a pedal tailored to the needs of the metal guitarist – until now.
Introducing the Maxon SM-9 Pro+ Super Metal – specifically designed for high-gain distortion tones, the SM-9‘s flexible saturation circuit can churn out everything from classic NWOBHM crunch through to the throaty chunk of today’s drop-tuned metal extremes.
Developing such a pedal was no easy task, and the Pro+ was on the drawing board for years before Maxon felt it was ready for release. Several unique “tricks” were incorporated into its design to create a pedal that is as versatile as it is merciless.
Forgoing the use of conventional tone controls, the SM-9 instead features Scoop and Edge knobs to dial in the riffage.
The Scoop control is a mid-band elimination filter with a range from 200 Hz – 2 KHz. This control adjusts the frequency range where the pedal’s midrange cut is centered.
Once the amount of mid scoop is determined, any high-end loss can be dialed back in using the Edge control - a Hi-cut shelving filter continuously variable between 2-15 kHz.
These two controls are highly interactive and work much like a parametric equalizer – Adjusting both knobs simultaneously allows the user to find the perfect mix of brutality and clarity.
The SM-9’s Gain control adjusts the degree of saturation the pedal provides. This control is actually a dual-ganged pot that increases the amount of distortion while simultaneously boosting the upper midrange band up to 20 dB at 1 kHz.
By boosting and cutting specific frequency bands in relation to Gain, the SM-9’s controls allow the user to sculpt brutal, beefy guitar tones that retain note clarity and definition.
The Pro+ also offers switchable 9- or 18-volt operation. In Classic mode, the SM-9 runs at the incoming 9 volts DC, greatly extending battery life. Switching to stabilized 18-volt operation increases headroom, frequency range, and dynamic response of the pedal.
Using the SM-9’s controls and voltage options, an almost unlimited variety of monstrous high-gain tones can be dialed in. Whether you’re a full-time metal maniac or just need the occasional “nuclear blast” without the bulk or volume of a full stack, the Maxon SM-9 Pro + Super Metal will deliver the goods.
The SM-9 Pro+ offers all the might and majesty of a high-gain amp stack at a fraction of the size and cost.
---------------------------------------------------------
TECH TALK:
The SM-9 Pro+ features Mechanical True Bypass switching via a Fujisoku 4PDT switch.
NOTE ON POWERING THE SM-9 Pro+ - this pedal’s voltage regulator IC requires a high inrush current of approximately 2000 mA upon startup. When using with a Power Brick such as the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+, this pedal should be connected to a high current power jack when possible.
If it is not possible to connect to a high current jack, you can power the SM-9 by leaving a battery in the pedal. Upon initial start-up, unplug the external DC power input cable, engage the pedal, and then plug the DC power input cable back in – the pedal will now power up normally off the external power supply until you power down your pedalboard.
Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
Output Impedance: 10K Ohms or less
Maximum Gain: 52.5dB (4 kHz)
Equivalent Input Noise: -60dB or less (IHF-A)
Control: GAIN, SCOOP, LEVEL, EDGE
Switch: Bypass/Effect, Voltage Switch (9V/18V)
Indicator: Bypass/Effect LED, 9V LED, 18V LED
Internal Circuit Voltage: 9VDC / 18VDC (DC / DC Converter)
Power Consumption: 12mA/9VDC, 42mA/18VDC
Dimensions: 74 (W) x 124 (D) x 54 (H) mm
Weight: 600g (including battery, excluding AC adaptor
Battery life:
9VDC manganese battery 27 hours @ 25 degrees C (Panasonic 6F22NB)
9VDC alkaline battery 50 hours @ 25 degrees C (Panasonic 6LR61G)
18VDC manganese battery 1.3 hours @ 25 degrees C (Panasonic 6F22NB)
18VDC alkaline battery 6 hours @ 25 degress C (Panasonic 6LR61G)Option: AC adaptor (Maxon AC210N)* OdB = 0.775Vrms