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A precise estimation???? better break out the real time analyzer… I can tell you that the Gordius is quieter Behringer but at a different frequency. The Behringer has a kind of hollow and a slightly lower frequency and there can be a creakiness to the sound of the pedals spring over time as well as slight transformer noise. The Gordius has a slight click if you press normally, and virtually no click if you press very lightly, which as Andy pointed out, most people don’t do, as most of us probably hit our foot pedals harder than we need to, particularly when creating rhythmic loops. The Gordius is quieter than the footswitches on a line 6 DL-4 and the M-13, and quieter than Roland switches such as their FS-5U momentary switches and their loop pedals. Part of the issue is how the midi foot controller itself can contribute to the noise. A typical MFC is a metal box, essentially a resonant chamber that will amplify any mechanical noise. Springs, which all of the midi foot controllers I’m aware of have, also contribute to the mechanical noise. Then there are relays which also have a bit of mechanical noise that a metal chassis will amplify a bit. Perhaps some strategic placement of foam inside of a MFC might dampen some of the mechanical noise. I’ve never tried that
I assume you are trying to start you loops with open mics present, Rainer? In a live situation the noise is negligible. In the studio, with sensitive mics present, you might get a little bit of mechanical noise but I don’t think it would be significant. I did have a bit of trouble with the Gordius at first as, Luis was so kind to point out J. I also had trouble with the manual for the FCB1010 when I first got it. Unlike the Behringer however, Xavier at Gordius really helped me get going and understand the architecture. I go to the Behringer customer service web site if I want to have an exercise in futility or listen to Muzak for several minutes. I like the fact that with the little Giant, each bank can have 12 presets if I assign the two aux switch jacks on the back to control extra looper functions. I use two FS-5U switches and two EV-5 expression pedals which I have globally set to volume and feedback. I’m really happy with the Gordius. The footswitch buttons are a little close together but I have gotten used to that after having to reach further on an FCB1010. Actually its made looping while playing lap steel easier because I don’t have to reach out so far with my feet. Pound for pound, the best MFC on the planet IMHO.
Bill