CRUNCHY CHIME/CC-1B CRUNCHY CHIME/CC-1B
User’s Guide
Thank you for choosing a Free The Tone product. Please read
this user’s manual thoroughly to ensure that you’ll benefit
fully from the advanced features, performance, and reliability
your Free The Tone product is designed to provide.
The CRUNCHY CHIME is a booster with an equalizer function. The TREBLE and BASS
knobs in the equalizer section boost or cut the output frequency response to enable sound
making matched with the characteristics of the gear being used. By setting both the
TREBLE and BASS knobs to the 12 o’clock position, the output frequency response
becomes almost flat.
The MODE switch selects the frequency from which the BASS equalization starts working
(cut-off frequency). “MODE1” is about 280 Hz and “MODE2” is about 340 Hz.
The CRUNCHY CHIME is also equipped with FREE THE TONE’s original HTS (Holistic
Tonal Solution) circuit that protects the bypassed guitar signal from becoming too thin or
losing tonality.
The LED indicator on this unit functions not only to show the effect on/off status but also
to monitor the battery voltage. When the voltage becomes lower than about 6 volts, the
LED starts to dim. Although effect sound is still output in this state, we recommend to
replace the battery with a new one to keep full performance of this product.
NOTE: No battery is shipped with this package. Please prepare a suitable one separately.
Inserting or removing a plug from the
input jack while the unit’s output is
connected to an amplifier/speakers that
is turned on can cause noise that can
damage the speakers. If the unit mal-
functions or behaves abnormally, cease
operation immediately and refer the
problem to the supplier. If the unit will not
be used for an extended period of time,
remove the battery to prevent damage
due to chemical leakage from the
battery. When the battery voltage drops
too low for proper operation the effect
sound may become weak, the output
level may drop, or no output will be
produced at all. Be sure to replace the
battery as soon as possible if such
symptoms occur.
Precautions Main Specification
About the Product
● Input impedance: min. 500kΩ
● Output load impedance: min. 10kΩ
● Controls: BOOST -16dB+17dB ,
TREBLE, BASS, MODE Switch
● Terminals: 2 x 1/4" standard phone jacks
(input, output), DC9V input jack (for AC
adapter connection)
● Power supply: 9-volt PP3 battery, AC
adapter
● Current consumption: 7mA
● Dimensions (W x D x H): 72 x 115 x 50 mm
(incl. protuberances such as footswitches,
jacks, etc.)
● Weight: approx. 230 g (excl. accessories)
● Accessories: Warranty card, manual, 4 x
rubber feet
Specifications and appearance are subject to change
for improvement without prior notice.
