Pedal Type: Mini Digital Looper and Sampler
Controls: Level Knob, Looper/Sampler Toggle Switch, Audio Path Slide Switch, True/Buffered Bypass Slide Switch, Record/Play/Overdub Footswitch
Bypass Layout: Switchable True Bypass or Buffered Bypass Options
Power Requirements: 9VDC Negative Center Only (Do Not Exceed)
Current Draw: 53 mA
Dimensions: 1.9” W x 3.8” D x 1.92” H (49 mm W x 97 mm D x 49 mm H)
The Fishman AFX Broken Record delivers studio-grade studio performance in a mini stompbox footprint, executing internal signal processing at 32-bit depth with pristine 24-bit, 44.1kHz analog-to-digital conversion. This high-headroom digital architecture preserves the delicate transient response and acoustic nuance of stringed instruments, avoiding the digital degradation common in compact hardware. The unit houses internal non-volatile memory capable of retaining up to six minutes of recorded audio even when disconnected from power. Using the integrated USB-C port, performers can connect directly to a computer and deploy the proprietary AFX PhraseTransfer application to seamlessly import or export stereo WAV backing tracks.
Engineered to resolve layout limitations on acoustic-electric pedalboards, the Broken Record introduces an innovative Dual Path routing engine accessible via standard 1/4-inch TRS input and output connections. Musicians can position a micro-switch on the chassis to assign looped playback to a designated output channel while letting the direct instrument signal pass independently to an alternate amplifier or front-of-house channel. The pedal also handles input-loading concerns through a switchable bypass system, allowing players to instantly toggle between an isolated mechanical true bypass path and a premium low-noise transparent buffer circuit.
To build an evolving percussive and harmonic backing arrangement on stage, flip the mode toggle to Looper. Connect your acoustic guitar using high-impedance 10-Megohm input cabling to preserve pure transducer fidelity. Tap the footswitch once to initiate recording, generating a solid red LED indicator. Tap a second time to close the loop and initiate immediate playback, turning the LED green. To layer complex string overdubs or rhythmic body slaps, tap the footswitch again to enter overdub mode, indicated by a steady yellow LED. Holding down the footswitch clears the last layer seamlessly if an error occurs.
For solo performers requiring precise cue management for pre-recorded backing arrangements or ambient soundscapes, slide the mode toggle to Sampler. Import a high-fidelity 24-bit wave file from your computer or capture a discrete phrase on the fly. In Sampler mode, depressing the footswitch triggers a single-shot playback cycle that automatically halts at the file destination without repeating. This configuration changes the foot control logic so that a double-tap immediately restarts the sample from the beginning of the timeline, while a long-press entirely wipes the sample from the live buffer memory.
POWER REQUIREMENTS: RUNS SOLELY ON EXTERNAL 9VDC REGULATED CURRENT REGULATING A COMPATIBLE 2.1MM BARREL PLUG WITH REVERSE POLARITY (CENTER NEGATIVE). DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POWER THIS UNIT WITH VOLTAGES HIGHER THAN 9VDC OR ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) POWER SUPPLIES. OVER-VOLTAGE OR INCORRECT LINE TERMINATION REGULARLY DESTROYS THE HIGH-FIDELITY DIGITAL DSP NETWORKS, WILL DESTROY THE INTERNAL MEMORY LOGIC, AND VOIDS ALL APPLICABLE MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES.
Pedal Type: Mini Digital Looper and Sampler
Controls: Level Knob, Looper/Sampler Toggle Switch, Audio Path Slide Switch, True/Buffered Bypass Slide Switch, Record/Play/Overdub Footswitch
Bypass Layout: Switchable True Bypass or Buffered Bypass Options
Power Requirements: 9VDC Negative Center Only (Do Not Exceed)
Current Draw: 53 mA
Dimensions: 1.9” W x 3.8” D x 1.92” H (49 mm W x 97 mm D x 49 mm H)
The Fishman AFX Broken Record delivers studio-grade studio performance in a mini stompbox footprint, executing internal signal processing at 32-bit depth with pristine 24-bit, 44.1kHz analog-to-digital conversion. This high-headroom digital architecture preserves the delicate transient response and acoustic nuance of stringed instruments, avoiding the digital degradation common in compact hardware. The unit houses internal non-volatile memory capable of retaining up to six minutes of recorded audio even when disconnected from power. Using the integrated USB-C port, performers can connect directly to a computer and deploy the proprietary AFX PhraseTransfer application to seamlessly import or export stereo WAV backing tracks.
Engineered to resolve layout limitations on acoustic-electric pedalboards, the Broken Record introduces an innovative Dual Path routing engine accessible via standard 1/4-inch TRS input and output connections. Musicians can position a micro-switch on the chassis to assign looped playback to a designated output channel while letting the direct instrument signal pass independently to an alternate amplifier or front-of-house channel. The pedal also handles input-loading concerns through a switchable bypass system, allowing players to instantly toggle between an isolated mechanical true bypass path and a premium low-noise transparent buffer circuit.
To build an evolving percussive and harmonic backing arrangement on stage, flip the mode toggle to Looper. Connect your acoustic guitar using high-impedance 10-Megohm input cabling to preserve pure transducer fidelity. Tap the footswitch once to initiate recording, generating a solid red LED indicator. Tap a second time to close the loop and initiate immediate playback, turning the LED green. To layer complex string overdubs or rhythmic body slaps, tap the footswitch again to enter overdub mode, indicated by a steady yellow LED. Holding down the footswitch clears the last layer seamlessly if an error occurs.
For solo performers requiring precise cue management for pre-recorded backing arrangements or ambient soundscapes, slide the mode toggle to Sampler. Import a high-fidelity 24-bit wave file from your computer or capture a discrete phrase on the fly. In Sampler mode, depressing the footswitch triggers a single-shot playback cycle that automatically halts at the file destination without repeating. This configuration changes the foot control logic so that a double-tap immediately restarts the sample from the beginning of the timeline, while a long-press entirely wipes the sample from the live buffer memory.
POWER REQUIREMENTS: RUNS SOLELY ON EXTERNAL 9VDC REGULATED CURRENT REGULATING A COMPATIBLE 2.1MM BARREL PLUG WITH REVERSE POLARITY (CENTER NEGATIVE). DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POWER THIS UNIT WITH VOLTAGES HIGHER THAN 9VDC OR ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) POWER SUPPLIES. OVER-VOLTAGE OR INCORRECT LINE TERMINATION REGULARLY DESTROYS THE HIGH-FIDELITY DIGITAL DSP NETWORKS, WILL DESTROY THE INTERNAL MEMORY LOGIC, AND VOIDS ALL APPLICABLE MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES.
