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I bought this Lead Foot ABY to switch between - and mix together - the left and the right channel on my 22500 Loper's stereo output.
To test channel interference, I used the A and B 1/4" jacks as inputs in which I sent a 0 dB (1 kHz) signal. I connected one of the parallel 1/4" jacks as output to a HI-Z input on an Audio Interface to measure signal strength. There was no change in the signal on the selected channel, but there was a crosstalk of -28dB from the non-selected channel. When A and B input were linked together, the sum of the signals was +6dB.
The buttons are fitted with just 4 cm distance between them which means that you need to be a bit accurate not to press the wrong button by misstake. The advantage is that you can easily press both buttons at the same time if you need to.
When both A and B are active at the same time, both LEDs are illuminated. Therefore - if you forgot the previous A/B setting, you can not determine which of the A and B jacks that becomes active when the Y-connection is disabled. (This could have been encoded with the use of multicolor LEDs.) The LEDs are small and sits deep in the panel and is therefore a little difficult to read in bright light and/or at a large viewing angle, but mostly this is no problem.
There was no problem to get the 9V battery in and out of the box. The LEDs are activated whenever a plug is inserted in one of the "parallel" in/out jacks.
The Lead Foot ABY switch pedal does what it is meant to do. Feels robust, and has a good price
To test channel interference, I used the A and B 1/4" jacks as inputs in which I sent a 0 dB (1 kHz) signal. I connected one of the parallel 1/4" jacks as output to a HI-Z input on an Audio Interface to measure signal strength. There was no change in the signal on the selected channel, but there was a crosstalk of -28dB from the non-selected channel. When A and B input were linked together, the sum of the signals was +6dB.
The buttons are fitted with just 4 cm distance between them which means that you need to be a bit accurate not to press the wrong button by misstake. The advantage is that you can easily press both buttons at the same time if you need to.
When both A and B are active at the same time, both LEDs are illuminated. Therefore - if you forgot the previous A/B setting, you can not determine which of the A and B jacks that becomes active when the Y-connection is disabled. (This could have been encoded with the use of multicolor LEDs.) The LEDs are small and sits deep in the panel and is therefore a little difficult to read in bright light and/or at a large viewing angle, but mostly this is no problem.
There was no problem to get the 9V battery in and out of the box. The LEDs are activated whenever a plug is inserted in one of the "parallel" in/out jacks.
The Lead Foot ABY switch pedal does what it is meant to do. Feels robust, and has a good price
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Great pedal
I love this little box.
Since it doesnt require a battery to work i can take it everywhere with me.
I love to use this pedal on my portable amplifier. I hook the pedal up to it and i can jam along with my friends anywhere i want.
Using the pedal can feel a littler bit clingy at first, but once you get used to it its a walk in the park. If you dont have a battery in it, the light doesnt work so you have to press buttons untill it works ;).
10/10 would buy again
Since it doesnt require a battery to work i can take it everywhere with me.
I love to use this pedal on my portable amplifier. I hook the pedal up to it and i can jam along with my friends anywhere i want.
Using the pedal can feel a littler bit clingy at first, but once you get used to it its a walk in the park. If you dont have a battery in it, the light doesnt work so you have to press buttons untill it works ;).
10/10 would buy again
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Overall good product
The switching works perfect, nice solid housing, very good value!
There are a few things that can be improved:
The battery cover is horrible to put back on. The screw on the side takes up space on the pedalboard.
The battery sits loose inside the housing, I hope this is not harmful for the pcb board inside the pedal.
When plugged in, the led stays on. So I have to unplug the unit to prevent the battery from draining when I am not using it. A power supply connection would have been nice.
There are a few things that can be improved:
The battery cover is horrible to put back on. The screw on the side takes up space on the pedalboard.
The battery sits loose inside the housing, I hope this is not harmful for the pcb board inside the pedal.
When plugged in, the led stays on. So I have to unplug the unit to prevent the battery from draining when I am not using it. A power supply connection would have been nice.
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Not perfect but usable
Can get a bit noisy with high gain sounds and the pedal is a bit cramped making access to the switches a bit difficult, but overall the pedal does exactly what it promises and at a very reasonable price!
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D
An advantageous purchase
I bought this item looking for a low cost switch in order to play with two amps simultaneously or separately, or to connect two guitars in one amp. I choose this product from Thomann site. My first impression were quite nice.The outer part is made of metal and the construction is solid. The two buttons work very well in continious and hard pressures without blocking. If you want to set a battery inside (which is used only for the led light operation), you will find some difficulties to put the cover back in the right position. Anyway, considering the price, I think it is a very advantageous purchase.
Dimitis, Greece
Dimitis, Greece
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Good product generally
Batter sloshes around inside, could do with some foam or clips
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Works as expected
Inexpensive but works like a charm. Battery compartment and the access should work better.
Battery does nothing but lighting LEDs and it is a great way to get more value out of the batteries from your effects (or looper). Works like a charm!
Battery does nothing but lighting LEDs and it is a great way to get more value out of the batteries from your effects (or looper). Works like a charm!
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Lead foor ABY
This is very simple to understand and use.
you can send two guitars into one amp or one guitar into two amps.
I have done this both ways successfully. There are plenty of switching pedals on the market and some have more features/options but not there aren't many in this price range that feel robust.
The option to use this without a battery is helpful but when you're at a gig and switching in the middle of songs, the LED indicator is essential!
This has been gigged and remains on my pedal board, it's small footprint means it doesn't take much space on the pedal board and if it ever breaks I'll get another one.
you can send two guitars into one amp or one guitar into two amps.
I have done this both ways successfully. There are plenty of switching pedals on the market and some have more features/options but not there aren't many in this price range that feel robust.
The option to use this without a battery is helpful but when you're at a gig and switching in the middle of songs, the LED indicator is essential!
This has been gigged and remains on my pedal board, it's small footprint means it doesn't take much space on the pedal board and if it ever breaks I'll get another one.
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Great tool
The only thing I don’t like about it, is the battery lid...a bit too flaky.
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Great value
Built like a tank and with a great presentation.
Very nice packaging and instructions printed on glossy paper altough not very helpful or detailed..
The unit is very sturdy, the only issue is the battery door and mechanissm.
The door is kind of hard to seat in place and has a bug screw bulging on the outside of the pedal, meanwhile the battery sits loosely on the inside.
You have to keep both jacks disconnected to prevent battery drain.
This pedal should have a standard barrel type 9v external connection
Very nice packaging and instructions printed on glossy paper altough not very helpful or detailed..
The unit is very sturdy, the only issue is the battery door and mechanissm.
The door is kind of hard to seat in place and has a bug screw bulging on the outside of the pedal, meanwhile the battery sits loosely on the inside.
You have to keep both jacks disconnected to prevent battery drain.
This pedal should have a standard barrel type 9v external connection
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