Experience smooth, natural compression with the DOD 280 Optical Compressor, designed to deliver everything from gentle sustain to aggressive, crushed tones with a simple turn of the knob. Unlike faster, non-optical compressors, the 280 preserves your high frequencies, even at extreme settings, making it perfect for precise chicken-pickin’, rich lead sustain, or crisp, funky rhythm.

Built with a robust aluminium chassis and featuring true bypass switching, the 280 ensures durability and preserves your signal integrity. Modern updates include a power LED indicator and a 9V centre-negative power jack, ideal for professional musicians seeking reliability and superior tone control.

Main Features

• Optical compression circuit that maintains brightness and clarity
• Smooth transition from subtle sustain to heavy compression
• Ideal for funk rhythms, lead guitar sustain, and clean, percussive picking
• True bypass to keep your tone pure when off
• Solid aluminium housing for durability and lightweight portability
• LED power indicator for easy visual status
• Compatible with 9V alkaline battery or PS0913DC power supply

Controls

• Compression: Adjusts the amount of compression; clockwise increases effect intensity
• Level: Controls the output volume; turn clockwise to boost your signal

Specifications

• Input: 1 x ¼” instrument jack
• Output: 1 x ¼” output jack
• Power: 9V alkaline battery or PS0913DC power supply (centre-negative)
• Dimensions: 4.68” (L) x 2.63” (W) x 2.25” (H) / 11.88 cm x 6.68 cm x 5.71 cm
• Weight: 0.62 lbs / 0.281 kg
• Chassis: Durable aluminium

Frequently Asked Questions ➤ What type of compression does the DOD 280 use? The DOD 280 employs an optical compression circuit, providing smooth and natural compression that preserves high frequencies even at heavy settings. ➤ Can I use the pedal as a clean boost? Yes, the 280 offers enough output to function as a lead boost while adding compressed sustain to your tone. ➤ What powers the DOD 280 compressor? It is powered by a 9V alkaline battery or a PS0913DC power supply with a centre-negative plug. ➤ Does the pedal affect my guitar’s tone when turned off? No, thanks to true bypass switching, your guitar signal passes through unaffected when the pedal is off. ➤ What are the physical dimensions of this pedal? The pedal measures 4.68” long, 2.63” wide and 2.25” high (11.88 cm x 6.68 cm x 5.71 cm), making it compact and easy to fit on any pedalboard.

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