The Amp Crash from Death By Audio and Rainger FX delivers an authentic, small-amp feel like no other pedal. Rather than simulating the sound of an overdriven amp, this pedal contains a fully functional 3-watt amplifier, a built-in 2-inch speaker, and an internal microphone, all working together to create real air movement and feedback just as if you were playing a cranked combo amp in a room.

Main Features

• Genuine amplifier, speaker and microphone in one pedal – A unique collaboration between Death By Audio and Rainger FX offers an incomparable physical sound experience
• 3-watt internal amplifier with a 2" speaker and built-in microphone – Experience authentic tonal response from edge-of-breakup overdrive to rich fuzz
• Blend controls for direct amp and mic signals – Dial in the perfect mix of amplified and room mic’d sounds
• Integrated Reverb, Echo, and Chorus effects – Customise your tone with dedicated Depth and Time controls
• MIC GATE switch – Silence the internal microphone between notes, triggered automatically by your instrument input
• External 8Ω speaker output – Connect a speaker cabinet to transform Amp Crash into a compact real amplifier, with internal speaker disabled
• Buffered bypass with top-mounted jacks – Preserve signal integrity and maintain easy connectivity
• Powered by standard 9 V DC PSU (centre negative, 2.1 mm plug, 300 mA current draw)
• Handcrafted in New York, USA
• Lifetime warranty included

Unparalleled Sound and Versatility

Conceived by David Rainger, the Amp Crash integrates an internal microphone to capture ambient sound and blend it with your guitar signal, producing unique overtones and harmonics. Death By Audio enhanced this idea by incorporating a speaker within the pedal, allowing internal interactions that recreate the natural feel and sonic complexity of a genuine tube amp pushed hard.

Beyond delivering touch-responsive overdrive and thick fuzz, the pedal includes powerful effects to reshape your sound further: Reverb evokes anything from intimate room ambience to cavernous echo; Echo produces classic tape-style repeats; Chorus adds lush, three-dimensional modulation that can reach metallic, flanger-like textures.

The controls make exploration effortless. DI OUT and MIC OUT manage the volumes of the direct and mic signals, while the GAIN knob drives the internal amp’s distortion character. The TONE control adjusts the overall frequency balance from deep and bassy to bright and focused. The SFX selector combined with DEPTH and TIME lets you sculpt effects perfectly to your style.

Plugging into an external cabinet disables the internal speaker but keeps the DI and MIC outputs active, ideal for recording or live sound with professional mixing options. Grab a headphone adaptor or simply disconnect the speaker cable to bypass the speaker for a different playing experience.

Specifications

• Amplifier power: 3 watts
• Speaker size: 2 inches
• Power supply: 9 V DC, centre negative, 2.1 mm plug, 300 mA
• Speaker output impedance: 8Ω
• Controls: GAIN, TONE, DI OUT, MIC OUT, SFX selector, DEPTH, TIME, MIC GATE switch
• Dimensions: Compact pedalboard-friendly
• Warranty: Lifetime

Frequently Asked Questions ➤ What makes the Amp Crash different from other fuzz or overdrive pedals?
The Amp Crash contains a genuine 3-watt amplifier, a speaker, and a microphone inside a single pedal. This creates real overdrive, feedback, and ambient sound interaction, unlike standard pedals that only simulate these effects digitally or through circuitry.
➤ Can I use the Amp Crash with an external speaker cabinet?
Yes, the pedal includes an 8Ω external speaker output. Connecting a cabinet disables the internal speaker and transforms the unit into a small real amplifier, while maintaining active DI and MIC outputs for recording or live sound.
➤ Does the pedal require a specific power supply?
The Amp Crash is powered by a standard 9 V DC power supply with a centre-negative 2.1 mm plug, drawing 300 mA of current.
➤ How do the built-in effects work on the Amp Crash?
The pedal offers Reverb, Echo, and Chorus effects, selectable with a dedicated switch. DEPTH controls effect intensity and TIME adjusts decay, delay, or modulation speed depending on the effect chosen. Setting DEPTH to zero bypasses all effects, leaving only the pure amp and microphone sound.
➤ Is the internal microphone always active?
No, the internal microphone can be muted between playing with the MIC GATE switch, which silences the mic when there is no instrument input, avoiding unwanted noise or feedback.

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