Pettyjohn Electronics PreDrive Studio

Pettyjohn Electronics PreDrive Studio
Rarely do the worlds of studio gear and effects pedals collide; expensive studio pieces aren't compact enough or built for stomping or the rigors of the road and stage. Many effects pedals exhibit too high a noise floor, or require a lot of babying in order to be properly utilized in a studio.
Be that as it may, Pettyjohn Electronics has developed the missing link: an ultra-high end piece of studio equipment masquerading as an effects pedal. Meet the PreDrive Studio.
Despite its handsome, rugged enclosure and footswitches, calling the PreDrive Studio an "effects pedal" is almost a slight. An "effect" implies something a player would turn on and off, using it only when a part calls for a little extra something. PreDrive Studio users may find themselves never turning the unit off. In fact, the PreDrive Studio is a stout, robust studio-grade preamp. How often do you turn something like that off in the studio?
Built with ultra-high quality components such as high-voltage Wima film capacitors and specialty resistors, the PreDrive Studio contains two discrete op-amps. These op-amps are 990-style discrete types based on the John Hardy 990, which is a legend in studio circles and prized for its transparency and tone. It contains controls such as Vari-Z, which is a three-way toggle meant to adapt to any pickups you might use. It is capable of running at up to 19 volts, for a massive 36-volt voltage swing (internally) for superior headroom.
Remember that bit about the PreDrive Studio being a studio piece? It's not just the premium parts; the pedal also offers balanced TRS ins and outs for full patchability.
Even guitar purists that champion high-end studio tools to guitar pedals might consider adding the PreDrive Studio to their setups. For those that record often, it's a great way to retain consistency as you alternate between stage and mixing desk.
Pettyjohn Electronics PreDrive Studio features:

Based around two discrete 990-style op-amps, some of the finest in the world
Balanced TRS ins and outs for full studio integrability
Full clip of premium components
Always-on studio-grade preamp
Made in USA
Standard 9–18v power operation (adapter not included)


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