FKT AUDIO / Heartbreaker DI

This model of the company's Heartbreaker now features an XLR output. Its vintage overdrive characteristics make it ideal for rock and blues, but its wide range of tone settings also allows for a more aggressive sound that's suitable for alternative genres.

The HEARTBREAKER DI features an XLR DI. Its vintage overdrive characteristics make it ideal for rock and blues. Its wide range of tonal possibilities also allows for more aggressive sounds, suitable for alternative genres.

[Overdrive]
In addition to the standard overdrive controls, it features ""Bass Contour,"" which allows you to fine-tune the effect's low-frequency response. This innovative feature is a crucial element that makes this pedal suitable for any setting. The fine-tuning of the low frequencies is achieved not by an equalizer, but by mixing a filter derived from the instrument's original signal with the distorted signal, resulting in a perfectly blended low-frequency sound with a ±6dB adjustment range.

Gain: Adjusts gain up to medium gain.
Tone: Low-pass filter.
Volume: Master volume (zero / +6dB).
Bass Contour: Adjusts low-frequency enhancement (-6dB / 0dB / +6dB).

[Compressor]
This dynamic optical compressor supports a wide input signal range (up to 2V RMS). It achieves high linearity for most input signals and boasts excellent operability. Its extensive controls make it ideal for studio use.

The preamp does not alter the output signal, maintaining the same characteristics as the original signal. The built-in buffer improves impedance matching, enabling optimal integration with other effects, amplifiers, and other devices. The standard compression threshold (compression onset level) can be checked using a graphic indicator.

Controls
Ratio: Sets the compression ratio (2:1 to 6:1)
Threshold: Sets the compression onset level (-18dBu to +10dBu)
Attack: Sets the attack time (1ms to 100ms)
Volume: Master volume

■Bass overdrive/compressor
■Buffered bypass
■Housing: Stainless steel 304, Sides: Okume wood
■Inputs/Outputs: INPUT / OUTPUT (1/4-inch mono), XLR DI OUT
■Power: 9VDC, center negative (sold separately)
■Current consumption: 30mA
■Weight: 750g
■Size: 170x110x42mm