The Bright Onion Mini RJM Dual Footswitch is a dual momentary footswitch made by Bright Onion Pedals for controlling RJM switching systems. Two soft touch switches send momentary commands to the switcher, and the pedal's LEDs are powered through the same cable connection from the RJM switcher, so there is no separate power supply to run for the indicators1.
What it does
Bright Onion describes the pedal simply: "This pedal is a dual momentary footswitch for RJM switching systems."1 Momentary switches act only while held down, which suits functions on a switcher such as tap tempo, preset increments or momentary loop access, where the command applies for as long as the switch is pressed. Players who need a switch that stays engaged when tapped would look instead at a latching design such as the Bright Onion Pedals Dual Latching Footswitch with LEDs.
Connections and power
A single cable does everything. The maker states: "You will need a stereo 1/4\" TRS cable to connect the pedal to the switcher."1 That one TRS connection carries the switching signals for both footswitches and also powers the LEDs: "The pedal's LEDs are powered via the cable connection from the RJM switcher."1
The pedal contains no batteries. If you choose to power it, Bright Onion specifies: "If the pedal is powered, use only a 9v DC Centre Negative 2.1mm barrel power supply."1
Build and price
The footswitch sits in an aluminum enclosure with a Neutrik plug socket, measuring 92x38x31mm1. The maker lists it at £39.95 GBP1.
About Bright Onion Pedals
Bright Onion Pedals makes the Mini RJM Dual Footswitch in an aluminum enclosure with a Neutrik plug socket, listed at £39.95 GBP1. Alongside footswitches, the company's range covers utility and switching gear such as the Mini Dual AB Looper with Tuner Mute and the Active Stereo Splitter with Phase Switching. For the wider category, see Switching Pedals.
Questions
Does the Bright Onion Mini RJM Dual Footswitch need a battery?
No. Bright Onion Pedals states that its products contain no batteries or lead. The footswitch works without any power at all, and if you choose to power it, the maker specifies a 9v DC centre negative 2.1mm barrel power supply only.
What cable connects the Bright Onion Mini RJM footswitch to an RJM switcher?
A stereo 1/4" TRS cable. The maker says you will need one to connect the pedal to the switcher, and the same cable carries power to the pedal's LEDs from the RJM switcher.
Are the footswitches momentary or latching?
Both switches are momentary and soft touch, meaning they send a signal only while pressed and return to their resting state when released. Bright Onion also makes latching footswitches for applications that need a switch to stay engaged.
Do the LEDs need a separate power supply?
No. The pedal's LEDs are powered via the cable connection from the RJM switcher, so no separate power supply is needed for the indicators. If you do want to power the pedal itself, the maker specifies a 9v DC centre negative 2.1mm barrel supply.
Where is the Bright Onion Mini RJM Dual Footswitch made?
Bright Onion Pedals lists itself as a European manufacturer on the product page for the Mini RJM Dual Footswitch. The company states it started in the summer of 2010.
Sources (1)
- RJM Footswitch, Bright Onion Pedals
