Topic: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question

[tapeheadtoo]

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?

[willndmb]

on/off that some versions had, I believe

[tapeheadtoo]

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

[beatkilla]

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.

[willndmb]

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

[Gutbucket]

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.

[tapeheadtoo]

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