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Ercole

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The Voltage Lifter.

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Size	65 X 35 X 32 mm
Power	9 volt DC

ERCOLE voltage lifter

Every pedal has a voltage at which it performs best. Often it's not 9V. More voltage means more headroom, a more open dynamic response, less unwanted compression. Your overdrive breathes better, your compressor works with

greater precision. It's no coincidence that pedals like the OCD, the Fulldrive 2, the Cali76 or the Xotic EP Booster sound completely different — and better — when powered at 18V. And then there are those that simply won't turn on

at 9V: the Dunlop Uni-Vibe, classic analog flangers like the EVH or the Electric Mistress, and a whole range of boutique pedals designed natively for higher voltages.

Ercole connects to any 9V output on your power supply with adequate current and gives you the voltage you need: 12, 15 or 18 volts, at the flick of a selector. Three colored LEDs instantly confirm which voltage is active. Without

Ercole, powering a pedal at a voltage other than 9V would require a dedicated second power supply, with everything that implies in terms of space and cables. Ercole eliminates the problem: compact and discreet, it mounts wherever

you want — even under the board, out of sight. The only extra thing is the DC cable connecting it to one of your existing 9V outputs. No compromises.

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IMPORTANT NOTES — Summary

Input current — Ercole is a step-up converter: it raises voltage but doesn't create energy. Higher voltage means higher current draw from the power supply. Insufficient input current may cause abnormal pedal behavior, not covered by warranty.

Changing voltage with pedal connected — Never switch the voltage selector while a pedal is connected and powered: this can generate spikes that damage the pedal. Always set the voltage before connecting. Costalab is not liable for damage from switching voltage during use.

Polarity — Ercole uses standard center-negative polarity. Confirm the pedal matches: center-positive pedals may suffer permanent damage. Costalab is not liable for damage from incorrect polarity.

Pedals with BBD circuits — Chorus, flanger, and analog delay pedals (BBD-based) run an internal oscillator that may interact with Ercole's switching frequency, causing slight background noise. This is not a malfunction. Moving Ercole physically away from the pedal may help, but isn't always effective.

REFERENCE VALUES FOR POWER SUPPLY

The values in the table represent the recommended maximums, verified directly by Costalab in terms of signal cleanliness, stability and operating temperature. Within these limits, operation is guaranteed; below these values,

everything works correctly. Ercole is capable of delivering higher currents, but doing so would require input current levels at 9V that are rarely available on guitar effects power supplies on the market. Use beyond the recommended

limits is not covered by warranty.

Output Max recommended current Required input (9V)

12V 690mA 1.00A

15V 680mA 1.25A

18V 520mA 1.21A

Before connecting Ercole, make sure your 9V output can deliver the input current indicated for the voltage you intend to use.