Advertisement
Quick Links
+
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the FRYETTE
Valvulator I Vacuum Tube Buffer + Power Supply.
As a player, you are constantly searching for new sounds and
new ways to improve your existing setup. We understand the
constantly evolving nature of artistic creativity and the search
for the perfect sound to complement your musical vision. We
know that the difference between a good sound and a great
sound is often just a matter of the subtle tweak of a tone knob
or changing the position of a microphone.
The Valvulator I is a must-have accessory that combines two
useful and powerful features, a Vacuum Tube Buffer/Line
Driver, and a Multiple Output Regulated DC Power Supply, in
a single, convenient, AC powered unit. The Valvulator I is a
ruggedly built, compact pedalboard and professional/home
studio tool that operates on standard AC wall current. No Wall
Warts!
Fryette products are renown for outstanding performance and
are designed and built to last a lifetime. Generally, the
Valvulator I will require very little maintenance. It uses a
standard 12AX7 preamp tube in the audio circuit and this will
VALVULATOR I
last typically 1 to 3 years depending on the number of hours of
TM
continuous operation. Should you decide to replace the tube,
we recommend that you refer this service to qualified service
Vacuum Tube Buffer + Power Supply
personnel. However if you have electronic repair experience
and wish to replace the tube yourself, please observe all
Owners Manual
necessary precautions and remove the power cord before
opening the unit. A Sovtek 12AX7WB is the factory installed
tube and is selected for its superior performance, low noise,
and low microphonic sensitivity. Since the performance of this
device is dependent upon the quality of the tube, the warranty
is only valid if the factory recommended tube is used.
2
Advertisement
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Summary of Contents for Fryette Valvulator I
- Page 1 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for choosing the FRYETTE Valvulator I Vacuum Tube Buffer + Power Supply. As a player, you are constantly searching for new sounds and new ways to improve your existing setup. We understand the constantly evolving nature of artistic creativity and the search for the perfect sound to complement your musical vision.
-
Page 2: Specifications
How it works Specifications Most players are aware of the noticeable and often aggravating The Buffer/Line Driver section of the Valvulator I features a loss of signal level, change of tone and/or loss of high 1 megohm input, 600 ohm output, unity gain vacuum tube frequency response when an effects device is inserted between design. - Page 3 Can the Valvulator I do anything about the hum on my Some Common Questions pedalboard? Yes! We knew when we designed this product that here would What makes the Valvulator I Vacuum Tube Buffer design be a great opportunity to help guitarists and techs build better special? sounding, more functional and quieter pedalboards.
- Page 4 LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the obligations and exclusions found below, this product is warranted by Steven Fryette Design, Inc., (herein SFD) against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the period of One (1) Year from the date of purchase, with the exception of the tubes, fuses and speakers where applicable, which carry a 90 day warranty.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Valvulator I and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers