Simply connect a regular cable in and out and enjoy greatly reduced hiss/hum etc with the level of suppression easily variable via the main control knob.Especially effective after a series of pedals.
Requires 9v battery or 9v mains power supply (neither included).
youtube clip here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcEsUzYeq8
Use a high-gain amp and/or lots of stomp boxes? Want to hear the notes but not the noise? Then get yourself a MXR SMART GATE. Equipped with three selectable types of noise reduction Hiss, Mid and Full, the MXR Smart Gate bites down on sizzle and hum but lets the smallest detail of your playing through.
Originally designed by the legendary Scholz Research and Development concern, the Smart Gate has been updated from a half rack sized unit into a genius little foot pedal.
MXR M 135 SMART GATE FEATURES:
- Footswitch: Toggles Effect On/Bypass (red LED indicates on)
- Trigger Level Knob: Allows adjusting the threshold level of gate
- 3-Position Switch: Selects type of noise reduction: Hiss, Mid Range, or Full
- Gate LED: Shows level of noise reduction
- Power: Single 9-volt battery or optional Dunlop ECB03 AC adapter
- Dimensions: 4-1/4 x 2-1/4 x 1-1/4 in.