BOSS NS-1X Noise Suppressor

High-gain tone should be powerful—not noisy. The BOSS NS-1X Noise Suppressor uses advanced Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP) technology to intelligently reduce unwanted noise while preserving the natural tone, attack, sustain, and playing feel of your guitar or bass.

Three operating modes make the NS-1X exceptionally versatile. Reduction provides natural noise control for everyday playing, while Gate delivers an ultra-fast response for high-gain riffs, tapping, sweep picking, and other precision techniques. Mute provides convenient signal muting for tuning, instrument changes, or breaks.

The Threshold, Decay, and Damp controls allow precise adjustment, while the dedicated send/return loop makes it possible to place noisy overdrive and distortion pedals within the suppression circuit for optimized results.

Key Features

• Advanced BOSS MDP noise suppression technology
• Reduction, Gate, and Mute modes
• Threshold, Decay, and Damp controls
• Ultra-fast Gate mode for high-gain playing
• Send/Return loop for controlling noise from other pedals
• Dynamic Reduction indicator
• DC Out for powering additional pedals
• Designed for guitar, bass, and other electronic instruments
• BOSS five-year warranty

Northeast Music Center

At Northeast Music Center, we understand that eliminating unwanted noise is about more than simply turning the volume down. The NS-1X gives players the ability to maintain clarity, dynamics, and playing response while keeping complex pedalboard rigs under control.

Specifications

Sampling Frequency

48 kHz

AD Conversion

24 bits + AF method
AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD converter.

DA Conversion

32 bits

Processing

32-bit floating point

Modes

3 modes
GATE
REDUCTION
MUTE

Nominal Input Level

INPUT, RETURN: -20 dBu

Maximum Input Level

INPUT, RETURN: +7 dBu

Input Impedance

INPUT, RETURN: 1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level

OUTPUT, SEND: -20 dBu

Maximum Output Level

OUTPUT, SEND: +7 dBu

Output Impedance

OUTPUT, SEND: 1 k ohm

Recommended Load Impedance

OUTPUT, SEND: 10 k ohms or greater

Bypass

Buffered bypass

Controls

MODE knob
DECAY knob
THRESHOLD knob
DAMP knob
Pedal switch

Indicator

CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
REDUCTION indicator

Connectors

INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack
DC OUT jack

Power Supply

Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw

60 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use

Alkaline: Approx. 6.5 hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61)

Options (sold separately)

AC adaptor: PSA series

Size and Weight

Width

73 mm
2-7/8 inches

Depth

129 mm
5-1/8 inches

Height

59 mm
2-3/8 inches

Weight (including battery)

460 g
1 lb 0.3 oz