Overview
True-bypass Instrument Selector
The BigShot i/o is an easy-to-use instrument selector that lets you quickly transition between any two instruments, while balancing the levels between them and feeding the output to your amplifier.
Features
- Toggle between two instruments with a single foot stomp
- Adjustable volume control to match instrument levels
- True-bypass operation retains the tone of the instruments
- Separate tuner output and mute footswitch for silent tuning
Easy instrument changeovers on stage
The BigShot i/o allows you to switch between instruments on stage without pops through your amp or the need to adjust levels, while featuring 100% true-bypass for the most demanding purist. Input-2 is equipped with a volume control that lets you reduce the input sensitivity of the louder instrument so that the levels are matched when played through your amplifier. When passive instruments are used, a unique three-position Bright switch lets you compensate for instruments that lack shine in the high frequencies. The BigShot i/o is also equipped with a separate tuner output; with a simple foot stomp, the sound going to the amp is muted and diverted to the tuner for quiet on-stage adjustments.
BigShot i/o Applications
Using the i/o with two electric guitars
Switching between a Strat® and a Les Paul® is easy! Plug the two guitars into the i/o and hit the toggle switch to select. Tame down the Les Paul using the input-B level control. Connect your tuner for quiet onstage tuning using the mute footswitch.
Using the i/o with passive and active bass
Output levels vary dramatically between an active bass and a passive one making it difficult to switch without adjusting the amp level. Solve the problem by connecting your passive bass to input-1 and your high output active bass to input-2. Use the level control to match.
Switching between acoustic and electric guitars
Multi-instrumentalists are often forced to switch between electric and acoustic guitars or between other instruments. The BigShot i/o makes it easy! Use input-1 for the electric and lower the sensitivity on input-2 for your acoustic to balance the signals.
Specifications
| Audio circuit type: | Passive, true bypass | |
| Frequency response: | 20Hz – 20kHz | |
| Gain: | -0.3dB | |
| Features | ||
| Dim Switch, Bright Switch | ||
| Input Connectors: | ¼" jack for first instrument connection Input-2, ¼" jack with dim and bright controls | |
| Output Connectors: | ¼" jack is switchable between always-on, or engaged by Mute switch | |
| Extras: | Tuner/toggle switch | |
| General | ||
| Construction: | 14-gauge steel | |
| Finish: | Durable powder coat | |
| Size (L x W x D): | 3.9" x 3.6" x 2" (99 x 91.4 x 50.8mm) | |
| Weight: | 1.25 lb (0.56 kg) | |
| Shipping size (L x W x D): | 6.25" x 4.25" x 3" (158.7 x 108 x 76.2mm) | |
| Shipping weight: | 1.55 lb (0.70 kg) | |
| Power: | 9VDC, center pole negative | |
| Conditions: | For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C | |
| Warranty: | Radial 3-year, transferable | |
