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Cicada Support.

Read the Cicada FAQs below or contact us if you need more help!

Usage.

Cicada features one TRRS jack combining input, output, and power. Cicada comes with a TRRS breakout cable for your connections. Blue is INPUT, red is OUTPUT, and black is POWER. Pro tip: If you’re using Cicada on a Pedaltrain® pedalboard, you can easily hide the breakout cable and your connections under the board.

The whole pedal is the switch. It’s hinged at the top. Press below the knobs to turn it on. Press again to turn it off. Yes you can press it with your foot, even if you step on the knobs.

Even though Cicada is small, its switch mechanism has been tested to withstand up to 250 pounds of force. That said, we don’t refer to it as a “stomp” box. Don’t press the pedal with all of your weight—a light tap will do the trick.

Here’s what you get:

  • Cicada Overdrive pedal
  • TRRS breakout cable
  • Quick start card
  • Olinthus sticker
  • Reusable metal container
  • Recyclable/compostable packaging and shipping materials

Running out of room on your pedalboard? No need to kick other pedals off your board—Cicada fits in the smallest open spaces in your rig. You can even place it on top of another pedal.

Want to get weird? Stick Cicada on the side of your guitar. No space left in your Eurorack setup? Drop Cicada right on top of your modular rig. Want a little overdrive for your keys? Place Cicada next to your keyboard’s controls.

Design:

  • Premium analog overdrive circuit design utilizing top-shelf components
  • Single-stage soft-clipping circuit with filtering before and after gain stage
  • Three sound shaping controls for a wide variety of sonically complex overdriven tones
  • Absurdly small green anodized aluminum chassis


Ins / Outs:

  • One top mounted TRRS combination jack
  • Three connections available via included TRRS breakout cable:
    • High impedance (500 kΩ) 1/4″ mono input
    • Low impedance (1 kΩ) 1/4″ mono output
    • 9V power input
  • Power requirements: maximum 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 50mA of current (power supply not included)


Dimensions / Weight:

  • Width: 30mm (1.2″), Length: 45mm (1.8″), Depth: 22mm (0.9″)
  • Weight: 30g / 1.1oz

Power.

The power requirements for Cicada is a maximum of 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 50mA of current. Please note that a power supply is not included with Cicada. Any standard pedal power supply with a 2.1mm barrel connector should work.

Yes! If you’d like to power Cicada with a 9V battery, you can use our 9V battery adapter cable.

Warranty.

Warranty Period and Coverage: Olinthus warrants Cicada to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of three years from the date of original purchase.

Eligibility: This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service.

This Warranty Covers:

  • Parts: Replacement of any defective parts
  • Labor: All labor costs for repairing the pedal
  • Return shipping to the customer after repair

This Warranty Does Not Cover:

  • Shipping from the customer (customer must pay for shipping to the service center)
  • Damage Due to Misuse or Neglect: This includes but is not limited to damage from drops, water, improper operation, or unauthorized modifications
  • Cosmetic Damage: Such as scratches, dents, and broken knobs that do not affect the functionality of the pedal

Service Process:

  • Contact: To obtain service under this warranty, contact Olinthus customer service to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
  • Shipping: Securely pack the pedal, including a copy of the original receipt and a description of the issue, and send it to the designated service center. The RMA number must be clearly marked on the package.
  • Repair or Replacement: Olinthus will, at its discretion, repair or replace the pedal. Repaired or replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.

Limitation of Liability: Olinthus Design LLC is not responsible for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or malfunction of this product. The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Governing Law: This warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the country/state in which the product was purchased.

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