{"product_id":"preloved-boss-ns2-noise-suppressor","title":"PRELOVED BOSS NS2 Noise Suppressor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRELOVED BOSS NS-2 Noise Suppressor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood preloved condition. Fully tested and working properly. No box included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOSS NS-2 Noise Suppressor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of those pedals that has quietly become a pedalboard standard. Designed to reduce unwanted noise and hum without simply chopping off your guitar signal, it's particularly useful with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-gain amps, distortion pedals, compressors and larger pedalboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where noise can quickly build up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the NS-2 especially useful is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend and Return loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than treating your entire pedalboard with a basic noise gate, you can place your noisy gain pedals inside the NS-2's loop and let it control them much more effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean Up a Noisy Rig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-gain sounds are great until you stop playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistortion, overdrive, compression and high-gain amplifier channels can amplify everything from pickup noise to pedal hiss. The NS-2 is designed to reduce that unwanted background noise while retaining the natural attack and decay of your playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThreshold control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e determines when the suppression begins, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lets you adjust how naturally the gate closes as your notes fade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Than a Simple Noise Gate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NS-2 features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput, Output, Send and Return connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing it to monitor your clean guitar signal while separately controlling noisy pedals placed in its loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA common setup is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar → NS-2 Input → NS-2 Send → Drive\/Distortion Pedals → NS-2 Return → NS-2 Output → Amp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis can be considerably more effective than simply putting a noise gate at the end of your pedal chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers using high-gain amps can also incorporate the amplifier's effects loop into more advanced NS-2 setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduction \u0026amp; Mute Modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NS-2 offers two operating modes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduction mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides normal noise suppression while you're playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMute mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lets you silence the output completely using the footswitch, which can be handy between songs, when changing guitars or whenever you need the rig completely quiet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Other BOSS Pedals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike several classic BOSS compact pedals, the NS-2 also features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen used with a suitable BOSS power supply and daisy-chain cable, the NS-2 can distribute power to additional compatible pedals on your board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreloved Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOSS NS-2 is in good preloved condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has been tested to ensure it's working properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are normal signs of previous use consistent with a preloved pedal. Please see our photos for the exact cosmetic condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo original box is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOSS NS-2 Noise Suppressor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoise suppression pedal for guitar and bass rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThreshold control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecay control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduction and Mute modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput and Output connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend and Return effects loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllows noisy pedals to be isolated within the suppression loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC Out for powering compatible additional pedals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard BOSS compact pedal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperates from 9V battery or compatible BOSS PSA adaptor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood preloved condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo box included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NS-2 is particularly useful if you're running:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-gain distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuzz and overdrive pedals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-gain amplifier channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompressors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-coil guitars in noisy environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge pedalboards with accumulated background noise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's especially popular with rock and metal players, but there's nothing genre-specific about it. If your rig is noisy when you're not playing, an NS-2 can be useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the BOSS NS-2 a noise gate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssentially yes, but its design is more sophisticated than a basic gate. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend\/Return loop allows the NS-2 to monitor your guitar while applying suppression to the noisy section of your signal chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which can produce a more natural result when set correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere should I put the NS-2 on my pedalboard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a simple setup, you can place it after your noisy gain pedals. For better results, place your overdrive and distortion pedals inside the NS-2's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend\/Return loop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill the NS-2 affect sustain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can if the Threshold is set too aggressively. Setting the Threshold and Decay correctly allows notes to decay naturally while still reducing unwanted noise when you're not playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use it with bass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The NS-2 can also be used with bass guitar and other instrument-level signals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan it power other pedals?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can distribute power to compatible pedals when the NS-2 is being powered by an appropriate adaptor and used with a suitable daisy-chain cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes this one come with the original box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original box is not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with this preloved example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOSS NS-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been around for decades for good reason. It's tough, straightforward and, once you understand how to use the Send and Return loop, can be much more effective than simply sticking a basic noise gate at the end of your pedalboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor high-gain rigs in particular, it's one of those practical pedals that can make the entire setup feel cleaner and more controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood preloved condition, fully tested and ready to go. No box is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColemans Music in South Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or shop online with fast shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA place for players. 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