Pro Co Sound RAT User Manual

TRIED THE REST…?
Researched and designed to produce a sound that
is radically different from any “fuzztone” you’ve
ever heard before — a sound as mellow as a
vintage “twin”, or as bone-crushingly powerful
as a battery of those famous English stacks —
instantly, at any volume.
Smooth, continuously variable controls for
distortion amount, lter cutoff and volume level
let you preset just the right degree of overdrive,
tune in on the presence without the tinny treble,
and balance the output for that perfect extra boost.
Top grade materials like the rugged steel chassis,
mil-spec circuit board, conductive plastic pots and
heavy-duty industrial footswitch mean trouble-free
reliability on the road.
Careful circuit design and component selection for
micropower operation ensure extended
battery life.
The true bypass mode switches both input and
output from the signal path to eliminate the loss
of power and clarity often caused by other devices.
…THEN BUY THE BEST.
The Rat’s smooth harmonic distortion puts the
extra punch in rhythm work and makes solos
cut through with authority, power and effortless
sustain. Distortion, fuzz, overdrive…from the
sweet wail of the blues to the grinding raunch of
the heaviest rock…
THE RAT.
THE LAST FUZZ YOU’LL EVER NEED.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance: ...................................1 Megohm
Output Impedance: ...................................1 Kilohm
Gain: ............................................................. 60 dB
Equivalent Input Noise:............................—110 dB
Filter: .................................... 6 dB/octave low-pass
Output level: ....................... 1.2 volts peak-to-peak
Current Consumption: ..................800 micro-amps
Power Requirements: .... 9V battery or external DC
.......................... power supply (Mini-jack provided)
Dimensions: .......... 2-7/8”H. x 4-1/16”L. x 3-1/8”W.
Weight: ....................................................1-3/4 lbs.
Unplug the input cable to shut off the
battery when not in use.
NOT A TOY

Pro Co Sound RAT Specifications

General

Brand	Pro Co Sound
Model	RAT
Category	Music Pedal
Language	English

Summary

Pro Co RAT Distortion Pedal Overview

Versatile Sound Characteristics

Describes the Rat's sound as radically different, offering a versatile range from mellow blues to powerful rock tones.

Intuitive Control Layout

Features continuously variable controls for distortion, filter cutoff, and volume for precise sound shaping.

Durable Construction for Reliability

Built with rugged steel chassis, mil-spec circuit board, and industrial components for trouble-free road use.

Efficient Circuit Design

Employs careful circuit design for micropower operation ensuring extended battery life and true bypass.

Pro Co RAT Technical Specifications

Operating Instructions for The Rat Pedal

Battery Operation and Installation

Details the recommended 9V battery operation, installation process, and the importance of correct polarity.

Input Jack Plug Requirements

Specifies that only standard 1/4" 2-conductor plugs work; stereo or long-insulator plugs are incompatible.

External Power Supply Guidelines

Covers the use of external power supplies, emphasizing the need for negative ground and voltage limits.

Critical Power Supply Warning

A vital warning about using negative ground power supplies to prevent damage to the unit and power supply.

General Operation and Effect Engagement

Instructions on connecting the instrument and amplifier, and using the footswitch to turn the effect on.

Control Setting Examples

Provides example control settings for achieving bluesy, biting lead, and heavy metal distortion sounds.