Description

The BAIO A is a multi-effect pedal with integrated IRs for acoustic guitar, classical guitar, and acoustic bass from Eko Guitars. It features 8 IRs of mic'd acoustic instruments, comprehensive tone controls, compressor, anti-feedback, chorus, tremolo, reverb, delay, built-in tuner with mute function, instrument jack input and output, stereo headphone output, Bluetooth connectivity, and dedicated USB ports for use as an audio interface for both PC/Mac and smartphones. It's the ideal pedal to always have your sound with you.

Overview of the BAIO-A multi-effect pedal by Eko Guitars

Thanks to its 16cm length, just 6cm width, and 260g weight, BAIO is an all-in-one multi-effect system capable of offering all the essential features and functionalities for the modern guitarist and bassist. Easy to transport and super durable thanks to its metal chassis, it allows total control over your sound.

For the preamp section, you have a three-band EQ, compression, and anti-feedback. The modulation section, accessible via the Mod control, allows you to add chorus and tremolo; delay and reverb can be activated by the dedicated knob, with delay time and reverb amount adjustable via the Time knob. The IR control allows you to select from eight Impulse Responses specifically created for BAIO by Massimo Varini, who chose and adapted some of the best DrapSound IRs. With the Out control, you manage the output volume, and via the three footswitches, you can switch from Preset mode for changing presets, to Live mode which will allow you to manage IR, Delay/Rev, Chorus/Tremolo, and the preamp section separately. Also with the footswitches, you can activate Bluetooth, which allows you to play your favorite backing tracks via an external device, or activate the integrated tuner, which can also completely mute the output signal.

Connections of the BAIO-A multi-effect pedal by Eko Guitars

The rear panel features two standard jack terminals for input and output, the power switch, a USB port for powering the pedal and charging the battery, and a connection to the computer for use as an audio interface. With the Phone jack, you can use the appropriate cable to connect your smartphone and use BAIO as an audio interface on your phone as well. There is also a headphone output that allows you to simultaneously listen to the instrument signal and any Bluetooth playback.

Main features of the BAIO-A multi-effect pedal by Eko Guitars

• 8 IRs (Impulse Responses) of mic'd acoustic instruments, made by DrapSound (a highly rated Italian company for IRs and profiling) chosen and adapted for BAIO by Massimo Varini;


• Full tone controls;


• A sound dynamics control (compressor);


• An Anti-feedback control;


• 2 modulation effects (Chorus and Tremolo);


• 2 delay effects: Reverb and Delay adjustable in amount and length;


• Live or Preset function (3 storable presets);


• Built-in tuner with Mute function.

Additional functions of the BAIO-A multi-effect pedal by Eko Guitars

• Operates on rechargeable batteries (built-in - approximately 6 hours of continuous use) which recharge simply via USB, and the pedal can operate while charging;


• Functions as an audio interface when connected via USB to a computer;


• When connected to a smartphone, it functions as an audio interface (the BAIO output, with the dedicated cable provided, is an analog output on a mini jack, and compatibility with different smartphone models and operating systems depends on the devices themselves; BAIO does not require special adjustments, it is a normal analog output);


• Bluetooth function (input) to play backing tracks from any BT-enabled device; what comes from BT is routed to the audio outputs and mixed according to the device's volume, adjusting it based on BAIO's output volume.

Specifications of the BAIO-A multi-effect pedal by Eko Guitars

Input: standard 1/4" mono TS jack

Output: standard 1/4" mono TS jack

Sample Rate: 48K/24bit

Battery: 600mah

Dimensions: 162mm (D) x 61mm (W) x 23mm (H)

Weight: 260g

Included items: user manual, USB charging/connection cable, smartphone connection cable