Quoth'd Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm looking for a footswitch to allow me to switch between the 2 channels on my Gallien Krueger Backline 210. I can't find anything (even a wiring diagram) for the current recommended switch for this model. Any help much appreciated. Cheers Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMike Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 In the manual: [url="http://www.gallien-krueger.com/manuals/Backline%20Series%20OM.pdf.pdf"]http://www.gallien-krueger.com/manuals/Bac...es%20OM.pdf.pdf[/url] on page 8 it says regarding this footswitch: "15-Footswitch /A/B: ¼" jack for a standard single pole latching foot switch. It Switches from channel “A” to “B”. The “A/B” switch must be off for this function to operate." The pictures of the RFII footswitch indicate it can switch two functions using a stereo cable. Therefore, I'm not sure this is actually the pedal / pedal schematic you are looking for - I believe you want the RFI, or equivalent. The sales blurb for the RFI in fact states "The RF-I is a single button foot switch which is compatible with the Backline Series amplifiers". To me, it looks as simple as wiring up an on/off (i.e. latching not momentary) footswitch and plugging it in with a standard mono 1/4" cable. There's probably something cheap that will do this at your local shop, if you don't want to make it up yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoth'd Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 [quote name='OzMike' post='1174162' date='Mar 24 2011, 06:06 AM']In the manual: [url="http://www.gallien-krueger.com/manuals/Backline%20Series%20OM.pdf.pdf"]http://www.gallien-krueger.com/manuals/Bac...es%20OM.pdf.pdf[/url] on page 8 it says regarding this footswitch: "15-Footswitch /A/B: ¼" jack for a standard single pole latching foot switch. It Switches from channel “A” to “B”. The “A/B” switch must be off for this function to operate." The pictures of the RFII footswitch indicate it can switch two functions using a stereo cable. Therefore, I'm not sure this is actually the pedal / pedal schematic you are looking for - I believe you want the RFI, or equivalent. The sales blurb for the RFI in fact states "The RF-I is a single button foot switch which is compatible with the Backline Series amplifiers". To me, it looks as simple as wiring up an on/off (i.e. latching not momentary) footswitch and plugging it in with a standard mono 1/4" cable. There's probably something cheap that will do this at your local shop, if you don't want to make it up yourself.[/quote] Thanks OzMike - I was mulling it over yesterday & decided to put a meter to it. Turns out it is just as you said - 1 way Latching (12v) As RF-I. Have had a look at latching foot switches & decided that I'll build one as I can match it to my existing pedals. GOing to see if it's possible to incorporate a status LED without needing additional power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 [quote name='Quoth'd' post='1174186' date='Mar 24 2011, 07:40 AM']Thanks OzMike - I was mulling it over yesterday & decided to put a meter to it. Turns out it is just as you said - 1 way Latching (12v) As RF-I. Have had a look at latching foot switches & decided that I'll build one as I can match it to my existing pedals. GOing to see if it's possible to incorporate a status LED without needing additional power. [/quote] I wonder if it's the same footswitch for my GK MB500 - it has an LED on it and only requires a mono jack lead to operate it. If necessary I'll take the lid off and have a peek inside if I have time before the weekend. It may have to wait until Monday, though, as the amp is being gigged over the weekend. HTH Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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