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The Electro-Harmonix Silencer

Electro-Harmonix

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A sophisticated noise gate that can tame a single pedal or an entire effects loop. The Silencer's three-control layout provides precise fine-tuning to fit your system, axe and playing style. Threshold adjusts how much level is required to open the noise gate and allow a signal to pass thru. Reduction regulated the degree to which the gated signal is reduced and is variable between -70dB and +4dB. Release controls how long the gate remains open after the signal drops below the threshold. Release time is variable between 8ms and 4 seconds.

I/O includes 1/4" Input, Output, Send and Return jacks. The footswitch selects whether The Silencer is engaged or in bypass mode; buffered bypass allows the effects loop to remain in your signal path when the gate is bypassed. A built-in AC jack accepts a standard power supply like the EHX 9.6DC unit (sold separately), and the pedal comes with a 9V battery.
Electro-Harmonix Silencer Noise Gate Guitar Effects Pedal

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  • Three controls for precise fine-tuning
  • Use it as an inline noise gate or to gate an entire effects loop
  • Delivers up to -70dB of noise reduction
  • Features 8ms to 4 seconds of release time
  • Buffered bypass
  • Compact design, rugged chassis
  • Equipped with a 9V battery and accepts a standard EHX 9.6DC/200 AC Adaptor (sold separately)

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One year warranty on pedals. 90 day warranty on all other products.

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4.21

28 Reviews

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Simple & Affordable

I'be been looking for a good noise gate for a while, but all the recommended ones were just to expensive for me to afford on a tight budget. I came across this bad boy one day and thought I'd give it a shot. I loved it within the first 15 minutes of using it. I use a lot of gain so my amp gets very noisy especially in my small room. It doesn't affect my tone whatsoever, elimates almost all feedback instantly when I'm not playing, and even makes my tapping leads and hammer on riffs sound much cleaner. If you need a noise gate pedal that's good quality and on the cheaper side I'd recommend this. Oh did I forget to mention how easy it is to use too?

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good but not for my rig

This pedal its good if you are not using it with a high gain amp. I used it through a peavey 5150 to avoid some of the noise coming from boosting my signal with the maxon od plus and it worked well. The problems are 1- the tone changed and sustain changed a lot 2- theres a 2 sec noise everytime i stop playing. I check all my cables and my settings. Does not go away. Again im using my old decimator 1 untl i get the decimator 2. Unfortunately this one does not work for me. I wont recoment this for heavy distorted amps.

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  1. Performances6
  2. Amateur Recording4
  3. Home Studio3
  4. Outdoor Events / Games3
  5. Professional Recording2
Cons
  1. Poor Sound Quality3
  2. Not Responsive1
  3. Must dial it in to get best results.1
  4. Battery Life Out Of Box1
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  1. Experienced6
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Compact6
  2. Excellent Sound Quality3
  3. Responsive3
  4. Versatile3
  5. Good Selection Of Effects2

Reviewed by 28 customers

  • Worst noise gate money can buy

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byMonroe

    fromMadison, WI

    Save your money and buy a used ISP Decimator, this thing couldn't even gate an MXR 6-Band EQ on ISO power. I missed the return window and listed it for half price, but you can't even GIVE this thing away. I'd say it makes a good paperweight, that's about it.

  • Good bang for the buck!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJames

    fromRichmond, KY

    I use this live, practicing, and recording. Great value with this pedal!

  • Keeps your rig TIGHT

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byCustome Tone

    fromKeene, NH

    WOW. A great little pedal that does what it's intended for with a bonus buffered split out option and an FX loop BUILT IN. I have a very noisy rig and this thing just shuts it ALL down tight. I went to bed one night and forgot to turn off my cranked amp and guitar... I just put it in the stand and forgot about it. .... next morning I go to pick it up and am perplexed that it was on the entire time without a PEEP. Wish I had gotten this along time ago. It filters out all of the background noise that my EQ generates.

  • Good but not for my rig

    3

    submitted5 years ago

    byVulture

    fromNewington ct

    This pedal its good if you are not using it with a high gain amp. I used it through a peavey 5150 to avoid some of the noise coming from boosting my signal with the maxon od plus and it worked well. The problems are 1- the tone changed and sustain changed a lot 2- theres a 2 sec noise everytime i stop playing. I check all my cables and my settings. Does not go away. Again im using my old decimator 1 untl i get the decimator 2. Unfortunately this one does not work for me. I wont recoment this for heavy distorted amps.

  • Once above threshold, lets EVERYTHING through + bad delay.

    2

    submitted7 years ago

    byJoseph

    fromBelleville, Illinois

    It does what it does, but isn't not as good as the Boss Suppressor. It's a gate which sounds very harsh. It lets everything through once something is above it's 'threshold', including the nasty static and guitar slide noises. There is also a delay between the sound cutting out. The Boss Suppressor was what I was currently using and it sounds way better than this one. I was buying the Electro Harmonix Silencer hoping it would be an upgrade, but I should have done more research. I also heard the ISP Decimator was good, I might try that.

  • Didn't work for me.

    1

    submitted7 years ago

    byBill

    fromUndisclosed

    Didn't work for me. I was surprised. Maybe I got a bad one?

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  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byThe wolf

    fromCalifornia

    Hello I ordered this product 2 months ago and is still back ordered. I would like to cancel my order of, Electro-Harmonix Silencer Noise Gate Guitar Effects Pedal Item #:1440515358181

    Hello I ordered this product 2 months ago and is still back ordered. I would like to cancel my order of, Electro-Harmonix Silencer Noise Gate Guitar Effects Pedal Item #:1440515358181

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Customer Service Agent for specific order inquiries

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byHayden

    fromRoane County, TN

    I have a Boss ME-70 foot pedal how can I run this noise gate through it and into my head and cabinet?

    I have a Boss ME-70 foot pedal how can I run this noise gate through it and into my head and cabinet?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    You will use a patch cable to connect it to Your boos then out to your amp
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    You will use a patch cable to connect it to Your boos then out to your amp