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At A Glance
- A/D/A Converter
- 24-bit high performance audio
- Sampling Frequency
- 44.1 kHz
- DSP Section
- AudioDNA2™ DSP Processor
- Simultaneous Effects
- 8
- Preset Memory
- 100 User Presets (1-100) / 100 Factory Presets (F 1-F00)
- Drum Machine
- 45 Patterns
- Power Consumption
- 1.6 Watts (
- Power Requirements
- 9 VDC External Adapter
- Power Adapter
- PS0913DC-01 (US, JA, EU) ; PS0913DC-02 (AU, UK) ; PS0913DC-04 (US, JA, EU, AU, UK)
- Dimensions
- 6.25" (L) x 4.5" (W) x 2.25" (H)
- Weight
- 0.75 lbs.
- Left/Right Output
- 1/4" Stereo TRS
- Left/Right Output Impedance
- 500 Ω per side
- Maximum Output
- +7.0 dBu
- Headphones
- 1/8" Stereo (TRS), 17.4mW per channel @ 50 Ω
- Guitar Input
- 1/4" Unbalanced (TS)
- Input Impedance
- 500k Ω
- Color
- Black
- Effect Pedal Types
- 31
- Amplifier Models
- 12
DigiTech produced the Element (ELMT-U) as a compact guitar multi-effects processor positioned as an accessible, all-in-one unit for players exploring a wide range of tones. The unit housed 31 effect pedal types, 12 amplifier models, and 9 speaker cabinet simulations, along with an onboard guitar tuner and a drum machine drawing on 45 patterns. It sat in DigiTech's line as a pedalboard-style floor processor intended for both amplified play and direct recording use.
The Element ran on DigiTech's AudioDNA2 DSP processor, operating at 24-bit A/D/A conversion and a 44.1 kHz sampling frequency, with the ability to run up to 8 effects simultaneously. Preset storage covered 100 factory presets and 100 user-writable locations. The I/O complement included a 1/4" unbalanced guitar input (500kΩ impedance), a 1/4" stereo TRS left/right output (500Ω per side, +7.0 dBu maximum), a 1/8" stereo TRS headphone output rated at 17.4 mW per channel into 50Ω, and an auxiliary input for playing along with an external source. An Amp/Mixer mode engaged the internal cabinet simulations for direct recording. The unit measured 6.25" × 4.5" × 2.25" and weighed 0.75 lbs, powered by a 9 VDC external adapter at 1.6 watts draw. The unit shipped in black.
Owners sourcing a replacement power supply should match the 9 VDC, centre-negative specification and confirm the correct regional adapter variant (PS0913DC-01, PS0913DC-02, or PS0913DC-04) before substituting a third-party unit; a qualified guitar technician or electronics service professional can assist with I/O fault diagnosis or internal servicing.
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