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Title: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
Post by: tapeheadtoo on October 24, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Just found my CA-UGLY, had been lost for years.  Could someone please remind me what the little blue button next to the left and right gain controls is for?

Title: Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
Post by: willndmb on October 24, 2017, 12:42:14 PM

on/off that some versions had, I believe

Title: Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
Post by: tapeheadtoo on October 24, 2017, 02:57:02 PM

So if "on" preamp function is active and if "off" it is just a straight battery box?

Title: Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
Post by: beatkilla on October 24, 2017, 03:53:47 PM

I believe the original  CA-UGLY is a fixed 20db preamp and the tiny L R trim pots are for attenuation.Mine seems to have a light bulb for on and off inbetween the L R pots but no switch.

Title: Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
Post by: willndmb on October 24, 2017, 10:36:28 PM

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=175980.msg2172377#msg2172377
Found this for you, it says there is an on/off switch too
.??

Title: Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
Post by: Gutbucket on October 25, 2017, 08:49:01 AM

Quote from: beatkilla on October 24, 2017, 03:53:47 PM

I believe the original  CA-UGLY is a fixed 20db preamp and the tiny L R trim pots are for attenuation. Mine seems to have a light bulb for on and off inbetween the L R pots but no switch.

That describes the standard build.  The two original CA-UGLYs I have are like this.
On/Off is via insertion/removal of the mic input cable or the battery.  LED indicates power on.  No on/off switch, no clipping indicator LED.

Some had power switches included by request as pictured in the thread willndmb linked above, but that was a non-standard option.

Title: Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
Post by: tapeheadtoo on October 25, 2017, 04:00:06 PM

Thank you all for your input.  Mine looks exactly like the one in the photo.