Addison, TX, United States
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Born from the ongoing collaboration between EarthQuaker Devices and legendary drone-metal pioneers Sunn O))), the HalfLife Octave Distortion + Booster delivers the crushing tones of the acclaimed Life Pedal series in the most compact and pedalboard-friendly format yet. While it may be half the size of its predecessors, the HalfLife sacrifices none of the massive sonic character that made the original circuit a modern classic.
At its core, the HalfLife combines a modified White Face-style distortion circuit, a blendable all-analog octave-up effect, and a powerful independent booster into one versatile stompbox. The distortion section offers three distinct clipping modes, ranging from raw, unrestricted op-amp saturation to smooth, amp-like asymmetrical clipping and the classic symmetrical silicon diode crunch. With up to +60dB of gain available, the HalfLife is capable of everything from gritty overdrive to devastating walls of fuzz.
The analog octave circuit sits at the front of the signal chain, allowing players to blend in octave textures for everything from subtle harmonic enhancement to wild Super Fuzz-style mayhem. An expression pedal input provides hands-free octave control for dynamic swells and evolving textures during performance. Independent footswitches for the distortion and boost sections provide maximum flexibility, while EarthQuaker's Flexi-Switch® technology allows both momentary and traditional latching operation.
Designed and built in Akron, Ohio, the Sunn O))) HalfLife delivers monumental tones in a compact enclosure ready for any pedalboard.
Highlights
Developed in collaboration with Sunn O)))
Compact version of the acclaimed Life Pedal circuit
Blendable all-analog octave-up effect
White Face-inspired distortion circuit
Three selectable clipping modes
Independent boost circuit
Expression pedal control for octave blend
Flexi-Switch® true bypass switching
Handmade in Akron, Ohio, USA
Backed by EarthQuaker Devices' Lifetime Warranty
Controls
Octave – Blends in the analog octave effect
Distortion – Adjusts distortion gain, up to approximately +60dB
Filter – Low-pass filter controlling high-frequency response
Amplitude – Output volume for the distortion section
Magnitude – Output volume for the independent booster
Clipping Modes
OpAmp
No clipping diodes
Maximum volume and aggressive op-amp saturation
Open, raw, and powerful distortion character
Asymm
Two silicon diodes and one LED
Slightly compressed response
Smooth, amp-like overdrive characteristics
Symm
Traditional dual silicon diode clipping
Classic White Face distortion voice
Tight, focused crunch
Switching & Connectivity
Independent Octave Distortion Footswitch
Independent Boost Footswitch
Expression Pedal Input for Octave Control
Flexi-Switch® Momentary and Latching Operation
True Bypass Switching
Technical Specifications
Audio Specifications
Octave Distortion Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
Octave Distortion Output Impedance: < 1 kΩ
Booster Input Impedance: 500 kΩ
Booster Output Impedance: < 1 kΩ
Power
9V DC Center Negative Power Supply
2.1mm Barrel Connector
Current Draw: 15mA
Do Not Exceed 9V Operation
Dimensions & Weight
Boxed Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.25" x 3.25"
Pedal Dimensions: 5" x 2.75" x 2.25"
Boxed Weight: 0.88 lbs.
Pedal Weight: 0.735 lbs.
Product Information
SKU: EQDHALFV1USA
UPC: 810019915369
Country of Manufacture: USA
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