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How to modify the Orange Pedal Baby 100 for direct power amp input — bypassing the preamp section for use with a modeler? It is really simple, the following drawing clearly illustrates the basic concept: One of the speaker jacks is repurposed as a power amp input.Inserting a plug into this jack will disconnect the … Read more
A dual guitar amplifier setup, such as a stereo rig, often requires isolating the signal ground of the second amplifier to prevent ground loop hum. The Orange Amp Detonator has served this purpose exceptionally well. However, with the upgrade, it can now move to the toolbox for occasional use, as the Lehle P-ISO takes over … Read more
Less than 15 mA Reliable power consumption data is essential for choosing appropriate power supplies and designing efficient power distribution for pedalboards. The manufacturer states that The Amp Detonator draws 12 mA of current. Naturally, we need to verify this by measuring our own unit. Our measurement reveals that this particular unit draws about 14.1 … Read more
The Orange Amp Detonator is an excellent general-purpose tool: in addition to functioning as an ABY switcher, it can also be used as a buffer with a single output or as a galvanic ground isolator for one output without using the ABY switching functions (in which case it can also serve as a mute switch). … Read more
The frequency response Many online sources claim that the frequency response of the Orange Pedal Baby is flat when the bass and treble controls are set to the middle position, and they compare the device to power amplifiers and active speakers with flat frequency responses. Well, the response is definitely not flat with those settings. … Read more