Effects Review: DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive Pedal
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Oscar Jordan of SMG Reviewing The HardWire CM-2 overdrive pedal from DigiTech
The DigiTech HardWire CM-2 is a tube overdrive pedal that knocked our socks off. This versatile effects stomper can accommodate everything from a little gain bump to enhance those bluesy tones to a killer turbo boost for that screaming distortion you’ve been looking for. The DigiTech HardWire pedal gives you true bypass and high voltage operation. It’s a well made and rugged all-metal casing that is wide enough for your big foot and looks like it can handle a beating. We can go on and on about the features but why not just watch Oscar Jordan explain it live on video, check it out….
From DigiTech: Overdrive should be transparent and responsive to your touch and the CM-2 Tube Overdrive offers this with two modes of operation: Classic and Modified. Classic is transparent and articulate while Modified adds more gain and a “bigger” low end.
MSRP: $139.95
Technical Specifications:
Inputs/Outputs
* Input: 1/4” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
* Input Impedance: 500 kOhms – effect on
* Output: 1/4” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
* Output Impedance: 1 kOhm – effect on
Controls
* Level, Low, High, Gain knobs
* Classic/Modified switch, On/Off foot switch
Power Requirements
* Power Input: 9 VDC
* Power Consumption: 220mW
* Current Draw: 25mA
* Battery Type: Single 9 VDC
* Battery Life: 17 Hours
I’ll tune up better next time.
hey, when you’re shreddin’ the way you do the strat is gonna go a little outta tune! you can borrow my Boss Tu-2 if you want,
is that a yamaha SG in the back? that’s a killer looking axe
Great review – thorough and entertaining! Nice job going through the range of settings.