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RockBoard NAMM Show 2020 Novelties
This year, the RockBoard® Pedalboard series will be expanded and supplemented by highly interesting new products, all of which will be available worldwide from April.
The professional RockBoard® systems, including accessories such as modules etc., which have been introduced in recent years, have been enthusiastically received by musicians worldwide.
Here is the RockBoard® news at a glance:
RockBoard® PedalSafe® & QuickMount®
With the revolutionary and worldwide patented RockBoard® PedalSafe® system, the beloved effect pedals are finally protected from beer showers and other dirt. The robust RockBoard® PedalSafes® are transparent rubber covers with removable caps for easy access to the pedal controls and jacks etc. They protect your pedals and keep them in perfect condition. No dirt, beer, dust or sweat will get through while you rock! The PedalSafe® covers are clamped onto mounting plates that can be attached to each pedal board with screws or Velcro tape.
The PedalSafes® are also compatible with the RockBoard® QuickMount® system and each PedalSafe® is also available with the appropriate QuickMount® mounting plate for use with the RockBoard® series. RockBoard® QuickMount® mounting plates are available for a variety of pedal shapes without the need for Velcro. Simply screw them to your pedals using the screws from the back plates (or the longer screws supplied, if necessary) and click them into the slotted grid on the surface of your RockBoard® and simply remove them using the QuickRelease tool. The also new CableFix keeps your cables in place.
New RockBoards DUO 2.2, TRES 3.0, TRES 3.2 and QUAD 4.3
Our high-quality and affordable pedalboard series will be expanded in April with the RockBoard® models DUO 2.2, TRES 3.0, TRES 3.2 and QUAD 4.3, optionally available with Gigbag, ABS Case or Flight Case. The dimensions of most other RockBoard® pedalboards have been optimized and some useful features have been added.
New RockBoard Modules MOD 4 Wireless, MOD 7 – Audio Interface Patchbay, Power MOD 75 / Power MOD 150
The RockBoard MOD 4 is a unique all-in-one wireless guitar system & patchbay for pedalboards. It connects your instrument via the 2.4 GHz ISM band for worldwide use with your effect setup via a digital wireless transmission system. The range is about 30 m (without obstacles). A wireless transmitter unit as well as mounting screws and lock nuts is included.
The RockBoard MOD 7 is a professional audio interface patchbay with AD/DA converter. No special drivers or software requirements are necessary. Features: 6.3 mm / XLR combo input, 4 x 6.3 mm jack / 3.5mm TRS Thru, USB Type A slot for connection to PC/MAC, bypass switch for use without computer, 2 x 6.3 mm jack TS outputs, XLR DI output, 6.3 mm / 3.5mm TRS foot switch connector, power supply via USB (not included), incl. mounting screws, lock nuts, TX key and USB connection cable.
The RockBoard modules Power MOD 75 and Power MOD 150 are power amplifiers for pedalboards with Class D power amplifiers. Both modules offer 2 foot-switchable channels, a 3-band EQ with +/- 12 dB boost/cut per band, two selectable tone stacks (guitar or bass), a minimum load of 4 ohms (on both outputs), a switchable speaker cabinet emulation, input voltage 36V DC and a current consumption of 1500 mA. The output power of the MOD 75 is 75 Watt RPM into 4 Ohm, the output power of the MOD 150 is 150 Watt RPM into 4 Ohm.
The RockBoard ISO Power Block V 16 is similar to the ISO Power Block V 10 model, but with more connections and more features. The Power Block V 16 is a worldwide usable power supply module for effect pedals, with 16 isolated and stabilized current outputs and exchangeable power plugs.
RockBoard® ALS-5 und ALS-8 – Analog Loop Switcher
The new RockBoard products ALS-5 and ALS-8 are convenient pedalboard looper/switchers, with opto-coupler-based relay switch (true bypass), DIP switches to activate the FX loops, two switchable RockBoard® Natural Sound Buffers (pre and post, individually switchable for each loop) and foot- switchable tuner output. The ALS-5 offers five loops and a separately switchable loop for a volume pedal, while the ALS-8 offers eight loops and a separately switchable loop for a volume pedal, switchable trails buffers and a double tracking delay for output 2.
RockBoard® StageTuner ST-01 – Chromatic Pedal Tuner
The RockBoard StageTuner ST-01 is a chromatic tuner in pedal format for electric instruments. The ST-01 features true bypass, a 28 segment (FND) & LED display, a separate output for audible tuning, a tuning range from A0 (27.5 Hz) to C8 (4168 Hz), a reference frequency from 432 to 445 Hz (in 1 Hz steps), a detuning function with three settings (b / bb / bbb) and an accuracy of +/- 1 cent. Power is supplied by a 9V block battery (supplied) or an optional 9V DC power supply.
RockBoard StageTuner ST-02 – Chromatic Rack Tuner
The RockBoard StageTuner ST-02 is a rack-mountable chromatic tuner for electric instruments. It can be mounted in a 19” rack or on a pedal board thanks to the removable rack ears. The ST-02 features a bright LED display with glare-free front, a tuning range from B1 (15.44 Hz) to C8 (4186.1 Hz), a tuning accuracy of +/- 1 cent, two display modes: normal, strobe, a reference frequency adjustable from 432 to 445 Hz in 1 Hz steps, a foot-switchable bypass button on the front, a front calibration button for selecting the reference frequency, compatibility with QuickMount® for RockBoard® and pedalboard mounting (sold separately).
RockBoard® Slider Plug
The RockBoard Slider Plug is an absolutely ingenious sliding plug with adjustable plug offset, for connecting effect pedals. The Slider Plug offers the shortest possible distance between the pedals, gold- plated connectors, 6.3 mm mono audio plugs on both sides and a length (plug to plug) of 12 mm. The offset (plug to plug) is adjustable from 0 to 20 mm. Available in chrome or gold.
RockBoard® Premium Flat XLR Cables
The high-quality RockBoard Premium Flat Cable series is extended by professional flat XLR cables, available in the lengths 30 cm, 60 cm, 90 cm, 300 cm, 600 cm and 900 cm.
New RockBoard® Website
On January 10th the new RockBoard website will be online, with all the latest news and lots of other interesting information about the RockBoard world.
Please visit : www.rockboard.de
