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The RockBoard MOD 1 V2 is a practical patchbay module for guitarists and bassists that consolidates all the necessary connections of a pedalboard in one central access point, thus shortening cable paths and providing users with a better overview of their entire effects setup. The MOD 1 V2 is equipped with five jack sockets and thus offers various wiring options for all effects on the board as well as an XLR connection to enable the seamless integration of a DI box. The module also comes with a DC and an AC IEC mains connection for delivering power to the multi-power supply under the board.
The TRS connections (A-E) on the RockBoard MOD 1 V2 are wired as through connections from the front to the rear of the module and are designed to transmit both audio and control signals – for example from a footswitch – in any direction to provide a variety of configuration options. Sockets A-D allow users to create an effects setup using the four-cable method, enabling a guitar amplifier's effects loop to be utilised and the preamp, modulation, delay, and reverb effects to be positioned at the appropriate point in the signal chain. The final jack connection can be used to connect a footswitch to the board for parallel use.
The RockBoard MOD 1 V2 is the perfect enhancement for any pedalboard. As a flexible patchbay for TRS, XLR, DC, and AC IEC connections, it enables all connections to be organised in one convenient module and provides clear and neat cable routes to the exterior of the pedalboard. Although the MOD 1 V2 is primarily intended for musicians with electric guitars who use the four-cable method to connect up their effects setup, the inclusion of the XLR connection also makes it an interesting proposition for acoustic guitarists and bassists who install a DI box on their pedalboard. Both DC and AC IEC mains connections add the perfect finishing touches to the patchbay concept.
RockBoard is a brand belonging to Warwick Music Distribution GmbH, which is based in Markneukirchen in Germany's Vogtland region. RockBoard's range focuses on pedalboards, which are available in numerous different designs to suit any application and budget, and are complemented by an extensive range of pedalboard accessories, from slick patchbays for expanding the boards and high-quality patch cables for loss-free connection through to high-performance power adapters and the "QuickMount system" for rapid effect changes. In short, RockBoard offers virtually everything that players need to easily set up their own individual pedalboard.
Users of RockBoard pedalboards from the TRES, QUAD, and CINQUE series will ideally mount the MOD 1 V2 in the dedicated MOD slot, which is built into the front of the board and ensures a secure means of attachment. Alternatively, the front panel can be removed, allowing the module to be mounted on or underneath pedalboards using self-adhesive hook and loop tape. A robust MOD rack is also available from the manufacturer as an optional extra, which allows the module to be used with pedalboards from alternative providers and can be adjusted to accommodate different mounting positions and orientations according to the design of the pedalboard.