Compressor (Optical compressor / dynamic booster) · $349
The Himmelstrutz Mr. Nutcracker is an analog optical compressor / dynamic booster pedal based on the Optical dynamic booster/compressor with light overdrive, with Gain, Comp, Treble, Volume controls, made in Sweden. From $349.
| Category | Compressor (Optical compressor / dynamic booster) |
| Circuit / based on | Optical dynamic booster/compressor with light overdrive |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | Gain, Comp, Treble, Volume |
| Switches | Mode toggle (2-way), Bass toggle (3-way) |
| Footswitches | 1 (GIMME push switch) |
| Bypass | True bypass |
| True bypass | Yes |
| Power | 9V DC (adapter 5-18V DC) |
| Power draw | 1 mA |
| Battery power | Yes |
| Dimensions | 111.6 x 61.6 x 50.0 mm |
| Weight | 450 g |
| Country of manufacture | Sweden |
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