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Hudson Dual Broadcast Class-A Germanium Preamp Pedal

Features Hand-Selected NOS Transistor, Runs Between 9V - 24V

£179.00

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SKU: DUALBROADCAST

Product Description

Here's what Hudson says about the Dual Broadcast pedal:

We’ve taken the great sound of the Broadcast and added the extra flexibility of footswitchable gain modes and separate level controls – for those who like to switch gain modes on the fly. Finished in battleship grey and with dark red Marconi style knobs.

We have made the gain mode (LOW or HIGH) select-able via the right hand foot switch (the green LED indicates when the pedal is in HIGH gain mode). Each mode its own LEVEL control and in addition, the pedal has two internal trimmers that allow you to fine tune the amount of gain each mode has.

The Broadcast is a transformer coupled, discrete Class-A germanium pre-amplifier based on the classic broadcast consoles of the 1960s. In the low-gain setting, the Broadcast can cover everything from sparkling clean boost through to transparent overdrive, all with a healthy dose of volume available to push your amp.

The Broadcast features a specially selected Triad steel-core transformer and a Germanium transistor. Advancing the gain on the Broadcast starts to saturate the transformer and the pedal’s discrete circuitry, giving rise to a gentle and dynamic compression coupled with subtle thickening of the mid-range. With the gain switch in the high setting and the trim control wound up, the Broadcast starts to deliver heavier distorted sounds with a warm and fuzzy edge to them. The Broadcast covers a wide range of driven and distorted tones whilst remaining dynamic, responding well to pick attack and the subtle nuances of every player.

Key Features

  • Selected Germanium and Silicon transistors
  • TRIAD Magnetics steel-core transformer
  • BI Technologies potentiometers
  • Lumberg jack sockets (rated for >5000 cycles)
  • Heavy duty Alpha foot switches (rated for >30,000 cycles)

Controls

  • Left Footswitch – Bypasses the pedal (red LED indicates the pedal is active)
  • Right Footswitch – Toggles between LOW and HIGH gain modes (green LED indicates HIGH gain mode is selected)
  • Level Low – Controls the volume of the pedal in LOW gain mode
  • Level High – Controls the volume of the pedal in HIGH gain mode
  • Gain Trim – Controls the gain level (both in LOW and HIGH gain modes) of the Broadcast (at higher settings the high-end of the signal is gently rolled off)
  • Low Cut – Attenuates the low-end of the Broadcast (since this control lies at the front end of the Broadcast’s circuitry, it is interactive with the gain controls)
  • Internal Trimmers – Sets the total amount of gain available in each mode.

Power

  • DC Socket – The Broadcast requires a DC power supply unit (PSU) and can run at voltages between 9v and 24v; running the Broadcast at 18v or 24v gives it more headroom, output level and clarity. This is great for use with bass or when using the Broadcast as a clean pre-amp boost.
  • The Broadcast requires a DC power supply unit (PSU). Please ensure your PSU can supply between 9v and 24v, a minimum current of 20mA and has a 2.1mm negative centre barrel plug. Any other type may damage your pedal. If you plan on sharing the same PSU with other pedals, we recommend using a PSU with isolated outputs, e.g. Voodoo Labs ISO-5 / Pedal Power 2 Plus.
  • Current Draw – 20mA

Customer Reviews

5.0

96 reviews

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Mr Michael Mccormick14th Mar 2024

Excellent pedal, great build quality. Amazing sounds

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer9th Nov 2023

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer22nd Oct 2023

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Filip Sego6th Sep 2023

Exactly what I have been looking for! Low gain side is perfect lowgain overdrive and highgain side gives you great fuzz sounds. Ver very dynamic to picking intensity and volume control.

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Fab5th Sep 2023

Incredible cool tones, all the palette that I was expecting and more! seats next to a Benson preamp and both pedals are replacing all my other drive gear!

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Mario Faehndrich27th Aug 2023

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Wayne Bucknall21st Apr 2023

Never tried this pedal before very pleased easy to adjust blends well with trelicopter

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer19th Apr 2023

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer18th Apr 2023

Awesome pedal!!! Will never leave my pedalboard

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer18th Jan 2023

Value 3Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

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