Zoom 506II Bass Multi-Effects Pedal

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36 patch locations. Large rotary selector. Easy-to-read red LED display. Foot switches.

Featuring a sophisticated new design, easy analog operation, and nine new dedicated bass effects, the 506 II Bass takes the world's most popular compact multi-effects bass pedal to a new level of performance.

The 506 MKII's molded chassis with its sleek, flowing lines and Champagne Gold finish offers a sleek, stylish appearance that is built to last. Extremely durable space-age plastic and a flat control surface take the worry out of carrying it in the same case with other pedals.

As part of its enhanced design, the 506 MKII features new bass distortion effects including Rich, Tube, Band Pass Enhancer, and High Pass Enhancer; new bass modulation effects including Cry, Step, Defret, Pitch, Echo, and a range of bass amp modeling effects. The 506 MKII includes a total of 33 bass effects in seven modules. Up to 9 effects can be used at the same time.

A large rotary selector, easy-to-read red LED display and foot switches make the 506 MKII truly user friendly. Sounds can be easily stored in up to 36 patch locations.

Other features include: ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction); 28 hours of continuous operation with 4 AA alkaline batteries along with AC operation; a rear panel input for an available expression pedal; an integrated auto chromatic tuner; and more.

Built-in Effects: max. 9 simultaneous/33 total

Effect Modules: max. 7 simultaneous (5 modules + 1 block)

Banks and patches: 6 banks x 6 patches = 36 patches (rewritable, with memory store capability)

A/D converter: 16-bit, 64x oversampling

D/A converter: 16-bit, 8x oversampling

Sampling Frequency: 31.25 kHz

Input: GUITAR input: standard mono phone jack (rated input level -20 dBm/input impedance 470 kilohms)

Output: Standard stereo phonejack (doubles as line and headphone jack) (maximum output level +5 dBm/output load impedance 10 kilohms or more)

Control Input: For optional FP01 or FP02/FS01

Display: 2-digit, 7-segment LED

Power requirements: Seperately available AC adapter, 9V DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) (ZOOM AD-0006), Will also work with a 12V adapter, 4 IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. Battery life: appoximately 28 hours continuous operation (alkaline batteries)/approximately 8 hours continuous operation (manganese batteries)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 40 x 125 x 145 mm

Weight (without batteries): 280 g

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-542-5270
Email: info@zoom-na.com
Web: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/contact/
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (130 ratings)
by a customer from earthlink.net

"A whole lotta good words"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Obviously, there are slightly better systems out there, BUT if you want to pay 400 DOLLARS for those "slightly better" ones, go ahead. This device is the best deal and worth 70, heck 100 buks.
Sound
SO MANY EFFECTS! I can't even begin to describe how good this product is.
Features
Everything definitely serves a purpose. No wasted space.
Quality
Let's just say I've dropped it more time than I should but it is still runnin' fine.
Value
Get this NOW. You won't regret it.
The Wow Factor
It's sexy, it's sleek, and it's silver or black. What more can I say?

Musical Style:

Heavy and fast with a good bass
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