ODR-C H/L Gain Overdrive

Looking Back:

About 30 years ago - at the end of 1992 - I built the final ODR-1 Prototype and released it for series production.

To mark this occasion, there was a small anniversary in the form of a special ODR-C version. I chose white as the color. To be more precise: "Bianco Madreperla". And to celebrate the day, I also added a little glitter. The print was gold, to match the foot switch.

The edition was only 200 devices!

And now?

A little over two years have passed since then. But I kept getting requests asking if I would produce more. My answer was "no" because the anniversary model should remain unique.

Nevertheless, I decided to use the functions of this ODR-C 30th Anniversary in a new device. The optical design, however, should remain unique. That is why there is now the ODR-C H/L Gain Overdrive with a new name and a new color: Pearl Ruby Red

NEW: ODR-C H/L Gain Overdrive

It is like the "normal" ODR-C, but there are two technical innovations:

Normal/High Gain - Low Gain switch

The ODR-C is often used as a low gain overdrive. Also often as an "always on" pedal. Unfortunately, due to the system, this range cannot be adjusted very finely. So I came up with a technical trick and built in an "H/L" switch. This makes it possible to adjust the low gain range much more finely.

The LED lights up to indicate:

Low Gain Operation LED = Red - Button down
High Gain mode (normal mode) = Blue - button up

Presence switch (internal)

I have installed a presence switch especially for "low gain" users. This allows significantly more "highs" to pass through.

See frequency diagram:

Red: Presence switch off "normal"
Blue: Presence switch on

Since there is no more reasonable space at the top, I unfortunately had to banish the switch to the inside. To do this, the bottom cover has to be opened (like when inserting/changing the battery) and the desired position selected. So unfortunately you have to decide whether you want "With" or "Without". I know it's impractical... sorry!

Otherwise, this ODR-C H/L Gain Overdrive version is just like the "normal" ODR-C.

Feature Comparison Chart

Listing and comparison of the most important functions

Model	ODR-C	ODR-C 30th	ODR-C	ODR-CC+	ODR-CC	ODR-1
Version	H/L Gain Overdrive	Anniversary Lim. Edition
Year	(2025)	(2022)	(2020)	(2021)	(2021)	(1993)
True-Bypass	X	X	X	X	X	-
9 - 18 V Operation	X	X	X	X	X	-
Screwed bushings	X	X	X	X	X	-
Screwed potentiometers	X	X	X	X	X	-
O.D.C. Knob	X	X	X	X	X	-
Lo-Cut / Bass Knob	X	X	X	X	X	-
Mid Knob	X	X	X	X	-	-
Spectrum Knob	X	X	X	X	X	X
Presence Switch (Inside)	X	X	-	-	-	-
Low Gain Umschalter	X	X	-	-	-	-
Adjust. LED Brightness	X	X	X	-	-	-
Batterie operatoin	X	X	X	-	-	X
Remote Jack		-	-	-	-	X

Technical Data*

Input Impedance ~1 MΩ
Output Impedance ~1 kΩ
Power supply with DC 9 V battery:
- Dry battery 6F22 (9 V)-Type (Carbon)
- Dry battery 6LR61 (9 V)-Type (Alkali-Manganese)
Battery life during continuous operation^*):
- Carbon: 20 hours (calculated with a battery capacity of 300mAh)
- Alkaline manganese: 33 hours (calculated with a battery capacity of 500mAh)

^*)This information depends on the battery and the ambient conditions!

DC power supply 9 V to 18 V (electronically stabilized)
Power consumption: approx. 15 mA at 9 V, approx. 25 mA at 18 V
Dimensions 125 (L) x 66 (W) x 58 (H) mm
Weight ca. 380 g (without Battery)

*Technical and written changes reserved!

Manuals

ODR-C H/LGain Overdrive User Manual

Videos

There will be no videos of the ODR-C H/L for the time being. Sound and functions are identical to the ODR-C 30th Anniversary:

Press Articles

There will not be an article about the ODR-C H/L for the time being. The sound and functions are identical to the ODR-C 30th Anniversary:

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