The external power supply charges the replays and generates the 48v phantom power needed to power condenser microphones that can be turned on or off for each mic
You can even have a friend fan the case open and closed for a wah-wah effect
Attack times are generally speaking
Zero-G Dream Zone (from Creative Essentials)
Fishman Sonicore Pickup / Ibanez AEQ-SP2 Preamp with Tuner
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