Re: [Harp-L] Kinder AFB+ Questions

[David Brown <nonidesign@xxxxxxxxx>]

This is the rig I use to play directly through a PA.:
 I usually play a Shure CR41 buullet with a black CR mic (although the AFB+
allows me use ANY mic I want).
I have a six pedal set-up with the first pedal in the chain being the AFB+.
Then I have a Boss EQ, A BBE 2 TImer delay, a Boss Chorus plus*, a Boss
digital reverb*, and a Lone Wolf Harp Attack.

(*these two are only used for a song or two but are usually off.)

-FIrst off, I must mention that I HATE USING BATTERIES! They always seem to
die during gigs.

- Second, I'll mention that I disconnect both jacks on the AFB+ when not in
use. I don't know if only disconnecting the input, and leaving in the
output, affects battery life.

- The first time the batteries went out on the AFB+ I got weird indications
that they were dying. I got signal cut-out, which I thought was a broken
cable, so I unplugged them all one at a time to hunt for the one that was
malfunctioning. I eventually figured out it was the AFB+. The blue light
still worked fine during all this, so the batteries were never completely
dead. I don't know exactly how long the batteries lasted but I played quite
a few gigs before they died. Upon reflection I remembered that I had
feedback problems just before the uniit began to fail (the "cut-outs" which
I misinterpretteed as a cable failure).

In my opinion, the AFB+ is absolutely an essential piece of gear. I am
awaiting my second one to arrive next week (a back-up, not a replacement). I
have a Voodoo Lab Power block and I am purchasing (2) battery connectors to
run the battery leads from the AFB* into two *SEPERATE* 9V power outputs of
the Voodoo Lab, thereby elminating the need for batteries. I HATE USING
BATTERIES!!!!

For a long time I had a lot of amps that stayed in the 2.5-3.5 volume level
due to the feeback beast. The AFB+ allows me to raise the volume level on
all my amps and let's them run free. Being able to open-up the volume on
those amps is unbelievable!

For the "amp-less" rig mentioned above the AFB+ solves feedback issues often
encountered in the PA floor monitors or use of an amp as an onstage monitor.
Ever mic an amp, run it through the PA, and have the monitors squeal like
crazy? The AFB+ takes care of that too.

Now, if John would only make battery access a little more easy...that would
be glorious! DID I MENTION THAT I HATE USING BATTERIES?

Lastly, comments have been made in posts in the past regarding difficulty
contacting John Kinder. Bear in mind that while he does not have a 24 hour
hotline, and the website process appears "dated" for lack of a better term
(no online secure ordering, etc.), I can say from experience that he is a
stand-up guy and has come through for me. It may take a little time for him
to return an email, but he wil replyl, and he does good business.

On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 10:07 PM, Dan Dial <jazz_cruisin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I have a couple of questions about the Kinder AFB+.  At my local jam
> tonight, my
> normal pedal rig would not put anything out to the PA.  I believe the
> problem is
> low batteries in my Kinder AFB+.   Ultimately, the blue light came on and
> stayed
> on, no matter where I put the calibration nob.  Now for the questions.
>
>
>        * What symptoms does the AFB+ exhibit when the battery voltage gets
> low?
>        * Does leaving the OUTPUT ONLY side of the AFB+ plugged leave the
> pedal turned
> on?  I always unplug the input side (Kinder says plugging in the input side
> turns on the pedal), but leave the output side plugged in to the next pedal
> in
> line.
>
> I changed the batteries about 3 weeks ago and they have about 5 "playing"
> hours
> on them.  Kinder says the battery life should be something like 165 hours.
>
> I'll put new batteries in and check it out, but I'd like to know if anyone
> else
> has had this same problem.
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Dan
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