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Virtual Battery with Battery Connection
Virtual Battery with Battery Connection
Virtual Battery. Available with Battery Connection or DC Plug
Virtual Battery. Available with Battery Connection or DC Plug
Virtual Battery with DC Plug
Virtual Battery with DC Plug
TheGigRig Guitar Effects Modular Power Supply
TheGigRig Guitar Effects Modular Power Supply
Virtual Battery. Available with Battery Connection or DC Plug
Virtual Battery. Available with Battery Connection or DC Plug
Virtual Battery with Battery Connection
Virtual Battery with Battery Connection
Virtual Battery. Available with Battery Connection or DC Plug
Virtual Battery with Battery Connection
Virtual Battery with DC Plug
TheGigRig Guitar Effects Modular Power Supply
Virtual Battery. Available with Battery Connection or DC Plug
Virtual Battery with Battery Connection

Virtual Battery

£39.00
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There's no getting away from it, some pedals just sound better on batteries. 

From Germanium Fuzz Faces to Wah pedals sometimes only a battery will do.

If you try to power them from a non-isolated source, such as a daisy chain, they can be noisy and in some cases can even damage your precious pedals. 

How would you like all the benefits of batteries with none of the drawbacks? 

TheGigRig Virtual Battery is the answer. 

Available with a DC connector (VB-DC) or a battery clip (VB-BC) - please select your preferred option.

The GigRig Virtual Battery is designed to deliver filtered, isolated 120mA of almost totally noise and hum free 9V DC power for guitar effects.

Isolation: The Virtual Battery output is totally isolated up to 1000V. This means that there is no direct connection between the inputs and the outputs of the Virtual Battery. Isolation is achieved using a miniature toroidal transformer. This solves most hum and noise problems associated with many effects pedals and other guitar equipment.

Virtual Fuse: The Virtual Battery contains an output safety fuse. This fuse is designed to blow at continuous currents of over 300mA. However, being a virtual fuse, it will re-heal approximately 4 seconds after the load has been removed.

Virtual Internal Resistance:

The Virtual Battery is designed with an internal resistance of 10 Ohms. Just like old carbon-zinc batteries the voltage will drop to 6.5V DC at a load of 250mA. The Virtual Battery is designed to emulate older carbon batteries as some effects pedals (such as vintage Fuzz & Wah-Wah pedals) can actually sound better when used with these older higher internal resistance batteries.

Variable ‘Sag’ Voltage: The Virtual Battery also features a variable ‘sag’ control (this is a small user pre-set voltage control situated just above the Virtual Battery output lead) By using a small jeweller’s flat-head screwdriver you can lower the voltage to emulate the ‘dying battery’ effect beloved of many Fuzz and other vintage pedal aficionado’s.

The key here is experimentation – use your ears to see what works for you.

  • Input Voltage 9.0V +/- 10%
  • Output Voltage +/- 5%
  • Isolation 1000V
  • Isolation Resistance 500Meg ohm
  • Case Black ABS plastic.
  • Usable Temperature Range -10 to +50 Deg C
  • Efficiency 74%
  • Isolation Capacitance 4.7nF

The GigRig warrants the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the original date of purchase.

If the product fails within the warranty period, The GigRig will repair or, at our discretion, replace the product and cover the cost of return shipping to the original purchaser.

This warranty covers defects in manufacturing discovered while using this product as recommended by The GigRig.

This warranty does not cover loss or theft, nor does the coverage extend to damage caused by misuse, abuse, unauthorized modification, improper storage, lightning, or natural disasters.

Damage caused by any of the above circumstances may result in a non-warranty repair fee.

Legal: In the case of malfunction, the purchaser’s sole recourse shall be repair or replacement, as described in the preceding paragraphs. The GigRig will not be held liable to any party for damages that result from the failure of this product. Damages excluded include, but are not limited to, the following: lost profits, lost savings, damage to other equipment, and incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, or inability to use this product. In no event will The GigRig be liable for more than the amount of the purchase price, not to exceed the current retail price of the product. The GigRig disclaims any other warranties, express or implied. By using the product, the user accepts all terms herein.

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