C-920 Noise Fader
Carrotron's C-920 Noise Fader is a true hidden gem in the world of guitar effects. This unassuming little pedal packs a serious punch when it comes to taming unwanted noise and hiss, without sacrificing the natural warmth and dynamics of your tone. At the heart of the Noise Fader is Carrotron's innovative "Signal Track" circuit, which dynamically adjusts the noise reduction based on the input level. Unlike conventional noise gates that create abrupt, chattering cutoffs, the Noise Fader's downward expander design delivers a smooth, organic fade as notes decay. This preserves the natural sustain and harmonic content, ensuring your guitar or effects maintain their musical character even when the background noise is reduced. The Noise Fader excels at cleaning up hiss from vintage fuzzes, phasers, and analog delays - those beloved but noisy stompboxes that guitarists love. Its discrete FET and transistor circuitry provides ultra-low noise performance, while the simple threshold control lets you dial in the perfect balance of silence and sustain. Housed in a rugged, compact die-cast enclosure, the Noise Fader was a favorite of gigging musicians in the early 80s. Its battery-friendly design and minimal footprint made it an indispensable tool for taming onstage racket. Though it may have flown under the radar, the Noise Fader's unique approach to noise reduction earned it a reputation as one of the most effective and musical solutions of its time.
