Hone a Harder Distortion Effect for Guitar and Keyboard Sounds with the Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal

The classic DS-1 Distortion pedal provides a harder distortion effect for guitar and keyboard sounds. Instead of toneless, fuzzy distortion, the DS-1 faithfully reproduces all the subtle nuances of playing dynamics--at any volume.

• Classic BOSS Distortion tones for guitar and keyboard
• Reproduces dynamics of playing, from soft to hard
• Distortion, Level, and Tone control to tailor overall sound as desired
• BOSS 5-year warranty

SPECIFICATIONS

• Nominal Input Level:-20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10k ohms or greater
• Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)

Controls

• Pedal switch
• TONE knob
• LEVEL knob
• DIST knob

Connectors

• INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• DC IN jack

Power

• Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) or Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
• Current Draw: 10 mA
• Expected battery life under continuous use: Approx. 50 hours with Carbon battery & Approx. 80 hours with Alkaline battery. *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

• Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
• Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)

Option (sold separately)

• AC adaptor (PSA series)

Size & Weight

• Size Dimensions: 73 x 129 x 59 mm (2-7/8 x 5-1/8 x 2-3/8 inches)
• Weight (including battery): 385 g(14 oz)

Manufacturer: Boss
Model: DS-1
SKU: I061260-N-10-WHXE
UPC: 761294008522

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