Old Blood Noise Endeavors MAW Microphone Effects Manipulator Pedal

The MAW (Microphone Audio Workstation) is a creative powerhouse designed to transform the way you use a microphone. Originally conceived as a simple vocal pedal, it has evolved into a fully-featured effects workstation for any application involving a dynamic microphone. With a high-quality mic preamp, three foot-switchable effects engines, and an integrated FX loop for patching in your favourite pedals, MAW gives vocalists, instrumentalists, and studio experimenters a new way to shape their sound.

From subtle saturation to lush reverbs, delays, phasing, flanging, rotary speaker effects, and even octave shifting, MAW packs a huge range of effects into one pedalboard-friendly box. Add in dual outputs, expression pedal support, and compatibility with both XLR and 1/4” inputs, and MAW becomes the perfect all-in-one tool for live performance and studio creativity.

Main Features

• Vocal Effects Pedal – designed for dynamic microphones, but versatile for instruments too
• High-Quality XLR Mic Preamp – with gain control and pad switch for hot signals
• Tone Control – sculpt darker or brighter sound with the onboard low-pass filter
• Switchable Saturation Section – blend and shape your tone with saturation and tone knobs
• Two Multi-Effects Engines:
  • Engine 1: 2 reverbs, short delay, phaser, lower & upper octaves
  • Engine 2: 2 additional reverbs, long delay, flanger & rotary
• Momentary or Latching Switching – seamless effects changes live
• FX Loop – integrate external pedals into your signal chain
• Effects Trails – natural decay for delay and reverb
• Expression Pedal Inputs – external control for each effects section
• Multiple Inputs: XLR mic input & 1/4” instrument input
• Dual Outputs:
  • Wet (switchable between 1/4” or XLR)
  • Post-saturation dry (XLR)
• Power: 9V DC PSU (centre -, 2.1mm, ~210mA, not included)

Performance Highlights

• For Vocalists: An all-in-one live effects pedal for total control over your voice
• For Studio Creators: Use as a microphone workstation for unique sound design
• For Instrumentalists: Process guitars, synths, or anything else through the mic preamp
• Flexible Routing: Add your own pedals via the FX loop and use dual outputs for creative mixing setups

The MAW – let its voice become yours. Shape, manipulate, and reinvent your sound with this versatile microphone effects workstation.