Description
Experience smooth, natural compression with the DOD 280 Optical Compressor, designed to deliver everything from gentle sustain to aggressive, crushed tones with a simple turn of the knob. Unlike faster, non-optical compressors, the 280 preserves your high frequencies, even at extreme settings, making it perfect for precise chicken-pickin’, rich lead sustain, or crisp, funky rhythm.
Built with a robust aluminium chassis and featuring true bypass switching, the 280 ensures durability and preserves your signal integrity. Modern updates include a power LED indicator and a 9V centre-negative power jack, ideal for professional musicians seeking reliability and superior tone control.
Main Features
- Optical compression circuit that maintains brightness and clarity
- Smooth transition from subtle sustain to heavy compression
- Ideal for funk rhythms, lead guitar sustain, and clean, percussive picking
- True bypass to keep your tone pure when off
- Solid aluminium housing for durability and lightweight portability
- LED power indicator for easy visual status
- Compatible with 9V alkaline battery or PS0913DC power supply
Controls
- Compression: Adjusts the amount of compression; clockwise increases effect intensity
- Level: Controls the output volume; turn clockwise to boost your signal
Specifications
- Input: 1 x ¼” instrument jack
- Output: 1 x ¼” output jack
- Power: 9V alkaline battery or PS0913DC power supply (centre-negative)
- Dimensions: 4.68” (L) x 2.63” (W) x 2.25” (H) / 11.88 cm x 6.68 cm x 5.71 cm
- Weight: 0.62 lbs / 0.281 kg
- Chassis: Durable aluminium
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of compression does the DOD 280 use?
The DOD 280 employs an optical compression circuit, providing smooth and natural compression that preserves high frequencies even at heavy settings.
➤ Can I use the pedal as a clean boost?
Yes, the 280 offers enough output to function as a lead boost while adding compressed sustain to your tone.
➤ What powers the DOD 280 compressor?
It is powered by a 9V alkaline battery or a PS0913DC power supply with a centre-negative plug.
➤ Does the pedal affect my guitar’s tone when turned off?
No, thanks to true bypass switching, your guitar signal passes through unaffected when the pedal is off.
➤ What are the physical dimensions of this pedal?
The pedal measures 4.68” long, 2.63” wide and 2.25” high (11.88 cm x 6.68 cm x 5.71 cm), making it compact and easy to fit on any pedalboard.
Delivery
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
Mainland UK: £4.99 within mainland UK ( Orders over £199 are delivered FREE )
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Warranty Information
Dod Warranty Information: 1 Year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time
3 years warranty for VIP members
