ART Phat Boy Bass Processor

July 12, 1996 -- Applied Research and Technology's Phat Boy is the latest addition to the Personal Processor Series of effects. Designed exclusively for bass players, the Phat Boy provides you with a combination of analog and digital effects guaranteed to give your bass the fattest sound possible. Two compression settings (Compress and Limit) controlled by just one knob (threshold). A three band EQ allows you to boost or cut vital frequencies The latest in bass distortion, growl, is available by the touch of your foot. Additionally, 32 digital effect presets are available, including Flanger, Chorus, Reverb, Delay, and Pitch Shifting in single and multi-effects combinations. The Phat Boy operates in mono or stereo, taking a mono input and creating spacious stereo sounds, plus it's incredibly easy to use. An XLR balanced output allows you to send your output direct to the board for recording or keeping any soundman happy. Applied Research and Technology designed a combination of powerful processing and ease of use into the Phat Boy.

The Growl distortion retains a bit of dean signal mixed with the distorted tone for a really ratty but smooth and intelligible sound. This distortion effects more mid and high frequencies than the lower frequencies allowing you to get a growl without losing the low end. All of these features and sounds use cutting edge technology designed into a sleek, all steel, floor mounted enclosure built for abuse. Leds indicate compression (Off, Compress, Limit), growl (On/Off), power, signal clip and effect status at all times.

The Phat Boy will enhance any bass player's performance by combining a preamp, analog and digital signal processor and a DI box together in one cost effective package. For the most versatile bass signal processor with digital effects available today, Phat is where it's at with A R T's new PHAT BOY! Check one out today at your favorite A R T dealer.

FEATURES:
The Bass processor designed exclusively for bass players
Adjustable Compressor for adding the right amount of punch
3-band EQ
32 digital effects presets
Flanger,Chorus, Reverb, Delay, Pitch Shift
Growl circuit for adding that overdrive bite to your sound
Stereo outputs
Balanced XLR direct out for recording
Headphone output
Rubber activator pads for control of analog and digital effects
Status lights for all functions
AC-powered, no tone variation from elderly 9V batteries
All-steel construction-the way it ought to be!
Designed and manufactured in the USA

CONTROLS
Input
Compressor
Low, Mid, High
output
Blend
Preset Select
Compressor Select
Preset Bank Select
Growl On/Off
Effects On/Off

CONNECTIONS
1/4" Unbalanced Input
1/4" Unbalanced Output (L/R)
XLR Balanced Output
9VAC Power Input

PRESETS
1 Reverb and Chorus
2 Detuned Chorus
3 Delay and Chorus
4 Pitch Shift
5 Slap Delay
6 Chorus
7 Reverb and Delay
8 Double
9 Flange
10 Delay
11 Reverb and Delay and Chorus
12 Reverb
13 Flange and Delay
14 Chorus and Pitch
15 Reverb and Flange
16 Reverb

Dimensions 9.0" D x 8.25" W x 2.0" H
Weight 3.0 Ibs
Digital presets 32
Input impedance 470k ohms
Output impedance 300 ohms, Direct Out 600 ohms
Maximum input level 0dBv
Maximum output level 0dBv
Residual output noise <-85dBv
Input dynamic range >108dB
Power requirements 9VAC @400mA

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice

For more information, visit their web site at www.artroch.com.