Description

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The Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor is a highly regarded pedal designed to eliminate unwanted noise and hum from your signal chain without sacrificing the natural tone of your instrument. It’s an essential tool for guitarists and bassists who use high-gain amplifiers or multiple effects pedals, where noise can become a significant issue. The NS-2 is known for its ability to clean up your sound in both live and studio settings, making it a popular choice among musicians across various genres.

Key Features

Noise Suppression

  • Effective Noise Reduction: The NS-2 is designed to detect and eliminate noise from your signal while preserving the clarity and dynamics of your playing. It effectively reduces hiss, hum, and other background noise that can be introduced by high-gain amps or multiple effects pedals.
  • Dynamic Range Control: The pedal features a dynamic range control that allows you to adjust the threshold at which noise is suppressed. This gives you control over how much noise reduction is applied, allowing you to tailor it to your specific setup.

Three-Stage Circuit

  • Detection Circuit: The NS-2 uses a three-stage detection circuit to accurately identify and isolate unwanted noise from your instrument’s signal. This ensures that your tone remains unaffected, even as noise is reduced.
  • Noise Gate and Suppressor: The pedal operates as both a noise gate and a noise suppressor. As a gate, it cuts off the signal completely when it falls below a certain threshold, which is particularly useful for controlling noise during pauses in playing. As a suppressor, it reduces noise while maintaining the integrity of the original signal.

Controls

  • Threshold: The Threshold control sets the level at which the noise suppression kicks in. Adjusting this allows you to determine how sensitive the pedal is to noise, making it flexible enough to handle different levels of gain and noise.
  • Decay: The Decay control adjusts how quickly the noise suppression is applied after the signal falls below the threshold. A fast decay cuts the noise immediately, while a slower decay allows for a more natural fade-out of sustained notes.
  • Mode Switch: The Mode switch lets you choose between Reduction and Mute modes. In Reduction mode, the pedal reduces noise while allowing your signal to pass through. In Mute mode, the pedal completely silences the signal when it falls below the threshold, functioning as a noise gate.

Send/Return Loop

  • Effects Loop Integration: The NS-2 features a send/return effects loop, which allows you to place noisy pedals or entire pedal chains within the loop. This configuration ensures that only the desired signal is passed through while unwanted noise is suppressed.
  • Flexible Setup: This loop makes the NS-2 particularly versatile, as you can use it to control noise from a specific part of your signal chain or your entire setup, depending on your needs.

Build Quality

  • Rugged Construction: Like all Boss pedals, the NS-2 is built to last. It features a sturdy metal chassis that can withstand the rigors of regular gigging and touring.
  • Compact Design: The pedal’s compact size makes it easy to fit on any pedalboard, and its intuitive control layout ensures that it’s user-friendly in both live and studio environments.

Power and Connectivity

  • Power Supply: The NS-2 can be powered by a 9V battery or an external 9V DC power supply (such as the Boss PSA adapter). It also features a power output jack that allows you to power other pedals on your board, making it a convenient hub for your pedalboard power needs.
  • Input and Output: The pedal has standard 1/4″ input and output jacks, along with send and return jacks for the effects loop. This provides all the connectivity you need for integrating the NS-2 into your setup.

Sound Characteristics

  • Transparent Tone: The NS-2 is known for its ability to reduce noise without coloring or affecting your tone. It preserves the dynamic range and clarity of your playing while effectively suppressing unwanted noise.
  • Versatile Noise Reduction: Whether you’re dealing with single-coil pickup hum, pedalboard noise, or high-gain amplifier hiss, the NS-2 provides a versatile solution that can be adjusted to suit different scenarios.
  • Enhanced Signal Clarity: By eliminating unwanted noise, the NS-2 ensures that your signal remains clean and clear, allowing your playing to shine through without interference.

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