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BC-1X Bass Compressor

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BC-1X Bass Compressor

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BC-1X Bass Compressor
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INTELLIGENT MULTIBAND COMPRESSION FOR DYNAMIC PLAYERS

Equipped with cutting-edge BOSS technology, the BC-1X Bass Comp performs far beyond the capabilities of conventional bass compressor pedals. This premium stompbox features pro-level multiband compression controlled by intelligent circuitry, making it simple to dial in natural sounds for any playing style.

The advanced design responds to different dynamics and registers to apply the perfect amount of compression in real time, ensuring that your tone never gets over-squeezed or muddy. Transparent, powerful, and easy to use, the BC-1X is a must-have tool that delivers studio-quality punch and precision for dynamic players.

Features:

• Intelligent circuitry adapts to every register and playing nuance, providing natural compression that preserves the fundamental bass tone.

• Interactive internal processing enables users to dial in sophisticated multiband compressor settings with simple stompbox controls.

• Professional 18-volt input electronics provide ample headroom for any bass, ensuring clean and punchy sound with no distortion.

• High-resolution gain reduction indicator shows the current compression amount at a glance.

• Digital circuitry greatly reduces noise, a common problem with standard compressors.

• BOSS five-year warranty.

Advanced Technology for Natural Sound

Compression is an indispensible tool for the modern bassist. While there are many bass compressor pedals available, the BC-1X stands alone as a completely unique product. Unlike conventional units that compress the fundamental tone and muffle the sound, the advanced BOSS MDP tech in the BC-1X provides perfectly natural compression that never overwhelms the character of your instrument. Every nuance is captured and processed accurately, even with aggressive compressor settings. In every register your sound is true, allowing you to put your heart into playing without fussing with different settings for every song or style.

Infinite Tonal Possibilities with Simple Controls


While normal compressors can be difficult to dial in just right, the BC-1X takes all the guesswork out of getting great sound. Hidden behind the pedals simple four-knob interface is a complex multiband processor with numerous interlocking parameters. As you turn the knobs, many parameters are adjusted at once, enabling a wide range of tone shaping with minimal effort. And thanks to the intelligent tech inside, youll always achieve perfect sounds at every setting, from subtle dynamic control to extreme compression for effect.


Pro Features for Performing Players

The BC-1X was designed with pro practicality in mind. The 18-volt input circuitry provides ample headroom without clipping, even with the hottest signals from active basses. A 12-segment gain reduction indicator clearly displays the amount of compression at all times, a high-end feature rarely seen in stompbox compressors. The pedals noise performance is extremely low in comparison with other compressors, another huge benefit brought by BOSS technology. And with the road-proven BOSS compact chassis, the BC-1X ensures bulletproof reliability for years of demanding pro use.

SPECS:

Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu

Input Impedance: 1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu

Output Impedance: 1 k ohm

Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater

Bypass: Buffered bypass

Controls
- Pedal switch
- THRESHOLD knob
- RATIO knob
- RELEASE knob
- LEVEL knob

Indicator
- CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
- GAIN REDUCTION indicator

Connectors
- INPUT jack
- OUTPUT jack
- DC IN jack

Power Supply
- Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61) or Carbon-zinc battery (9V, 6F22)
- AC adaptor (sold separately)

Working Voltage: 18 V

Current Draw: 90 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
Alkaline: Approx. 3 hours

Accessories
- Owner's Manual
- Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTE," and "Information")
- Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)

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Reviews


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Tried many, this ones the best 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Grande Prairie, Alberta
Great sounding, have had many high end comps but this one is the best
Posted by Jacob on Jul 26, 2023
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Great bass compressor 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Kingston, Ontario
I bought this last week. I have been using the Boss BC3, and was happy with it, but felt like splurging on a fancier one. I had a good sound in minutes, and spent a couple of hours playing, having fun, and tweaking the settings. Last night I played a 3-hour show with it. It kept the bottom end tight, and my sound was punchier and more defined than I would have expected. I'm really glad I added this to my signal chain. The only thing it lacks is an Attack knob, it seems to be preset, but I don't think I'd have changed how the compression hits.
Posted by Matt on Apr 29, 2023
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Awesome pedal 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Cambridge, Ontario
I rented this pedal and loved every minute of it. It’s built like a tank and is virtually silent. Almost impossible to get a bad sound out of it. It’s punchy and doesn’t affect the tone of the guitar. Not wild about the colour, but that’s not the main reason you’d buy the pedal. I can’t believe that there aren’t any reviews of this yet.
Posted by Grant on Dec 26, 2021
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
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Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.

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