Boss NS-1X Noise Suppressor Pedal Overview
Harness the unmatched noise suppression capabilities of the Boss NS-1X Noise Suppressor Pedal today and make noise a thing of the past.
Let’s face it, background noise can turn a captivating performance into a distracting one. With the BOSS NS-1X Noise Suppressor Pedal, you’ll welcome an era of intelligent noise control that remains transparent. Boasting BOSS’s advanced Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP) technology, this effects pedal brings you real-time noise suppression without impacting your natural tone.
The NS-1X is the noise suppressor for guitarists with a dynamic, expressive playing style, as it retains the natural sound of your tone as you roll back your guitar’s volume level and play more softly - all while keeping your tone noise-free.
Technical Brilliance Meets Musical Mastery
At its core, the NS-1X employs BOSS’s innovative MDP technology to analyse multiple elements of your sound in real time. This includes frequency, dynamics, and even your playing style. The end result is a pedal that not only eliminates noise but does so while respecting the nuance and expression in your playing.
Two Modes, Infinite Possibilities
The NS-1X isn’t a one-size-fits-all pedal. It offers two modes—Reduction and Gate—to cater to your unique noise suppression needs. “Reduction” mode ensures a clean, natural decay for all pickup types, making it suitable for most musical styles. “Gate” mode, is the go-to choice for high-gain setups, silencing your rig the moment you stop playing without any lag.
Seamless Performance Switching
Whether you’re practising, performing, or recording, the NS-1X adapts effortlessly. The pedal incorporates an intuitive multi-LED indicator, giving you a visual aid to dial in your desired settings quickly. Plus, the easy-to-use “Threshold”, “Decay” and “Damp” knobs let you quickly and effectively customise the pedal’s performance to your exact requirements.
Ultimate Flexibility
Not all pedals are created equal, and the BOSS NS-1X knows it. The pedal allows multiple connection options, offering optimum performance when connected directly to your instrument. For those who like to mix in some distortion or overdrive, the NS-1X’s send/return loop makes it a breeze to incorporate other pedals into your setup without sacrificing noise control quality.
A Pedal for Every Instrument
Don’t let the compact, pedalboard-friendly design fool you. With its broad frequency response, the NS-1X noise suppressor also works brilliantly with bass guitars and even electronic instruments like keyboards. If noise is your enemy, the NS-1X is your weapon of choice.
- Next-generation noise suppressor and gate for guitar, bass, and other electronic musical instruments Intelligent BOSS MDP technology eliminates noise with no impact on playing feel or response
- Intuitive operation with Threshold, Decay, and Damp knobs
- Reduction mode for general noise suppression applications
- Gate mode provides ultra-fast noise elimination for tapping, sweep picking, and heavy rhythm styles that rely on high-gain tones
- Mute mode for silencing the instrument signal when the pedal switch is engaged (the pedal operates in user-selectable Reduction or Gate mode when the switch is off)
- Reduction indicator that dynamically displays the current noise suppression status
- Send/return loop for optimized noise elimination with overdrives, distortions, and other noise-producing pedals
- DC Out for distributing power to other pedals (requires optional PSA adaptor and PCS-20A parallel cable)
- BOSS five-year warranty
- Sampling Frequency:
- - 48 kHz
- AD Conversion:
- - 24 bits + AF method
- - AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD converter.
- DA Conversion:
- - 32 bits
- Processing:
- - 32-bit floating point
- Modes:
- - 3 modes
- - GATE
- - REDUCTION
- - MUTE
- Nominal Input Level:
- - INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu
- Maximum Input Level:
- - INPUT, RETURN: +7 dBu
- Input Impedance:
- - INPUT, RETURN: 1 M ohm
- Nominal Output Level:
- - OUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBu
- Maximum Output Level:
- - OUTPUT, SEND: +7 dBu
- Output Impedance:
- - OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohm
- Recommended Load Impedance:
- - OUTPUT, SEND: 10 k ohms or greater
- Bypass:
- - Buffered bypass
- Controls:
- - MODE knob
- - DECAY knob
- - THRESHOLD knob
- - DAMP knob
- - Pedal switch
- Indicator:
- - CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
- - REDUCTION indicator
- Connectors:
- - INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- - RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- - OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- - SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- - DC IN jack
- - DC OUT jack
- Power Supply:
- - Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
- - AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
- Current Draw:
- - 60 mA
- Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use:
- - Alkaline: Approx. 6.5 hours
- Dimensions:
- - 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm
- - 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
- Weight (Including Battery):
- - 460 g
- - 1 lb 0.3 oz
- Accessories:
- - Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
- - Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61)
- Option (Sold Separately):
- - AC adaptor: PSA series
