Digitech DOD280-14-U
Digitech DOD280-14-U
Digitech DOD280-14-U
Digitech DOD280-14-U
Digitech DOD280-14-U
Digitech DOD280-14-U
Digitech DOD280-14-U
Digitech DOD280-14-U Compressor 280 Effect Pedal, Orange
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At A Glance

Input
(1) ¼" Instrument
Input Impedance
470k Ohm
Output
(1) ¼" Instrument
Chassis
All Metal
Power Supply
9V Alkaline Dry Battery; PS0913DC power supply
Dimensions
4.68" (L) x 2.63" (W) x 2.25" (H)
Weight
0.62 lbs. (0.281 kgs)
Color
Orange
Description

DigiTech produced the DOD Compressor 280 (2014) as a reissue of the original DOD 280 compressor pedal, updated for modern pedalboard use. The unit was designed to manage the dynamic range of an instrument's input signal, evening out volume differences between single notes and chords and extending note sustain.

The Compressor 280 employed an electro-optical circuit — pairing a light-dependent resistor with an internal LED — to vary the degree of dynamic compression. Two controls were provided: a Comp knob and an Output knob. At lower Comp settings the pedal applied subtle volume leveling, raising quieter signals and limiting peaks from harder-picked passages. At higher Comp settings it produced a more pronounced squash on the initial attack while raising the level of notes as they decayed. The Output knob governed the overall level of the effected signal and was capable of delivering a volume boost above unity. Relative to the original DOD 280, the 2014 version added true bypass switching — keeping the instrument signal unaltered when the effect was disengaged — and a 9V DC power supply input in place of the original's bypass-coloring circuit. The chassis is all-metal construction. Power is supplied by a 9V alkaline dry battery or a PS0913DC power supply.

For setup guidance, adjustment of internal trimmers if present, or integration questions, consult a qualified guitar technician.

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Specifications
Input: (1) ¼" Instrument
Input Impedance: 470k Ohm
Output: (1) ¼" Instrument
Chassis: All Metal
Power Supply: 9V Alkaline Dry Battery; PS0913DC power supply
Dimensions: 4.68" (L) x 2.63" (W) x 2.25" (H)
Weight: 0.62 lbs. (0.281 kgs)
Color: Orange
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