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Hudson Broadcast Germanium Preamp Pedal

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SKU: BROADCAST

Product Description

Here's what Hudson says about the Broadcast:

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

  • Level – Controls the overall volume of the pedal.
  • Gain Switch – Selects low or high gain mode.
  • Gain Trim – Controls the gain level 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.

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 voltages higher than 9v 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.
  • Please ensure your PSU can supply between 9v and 24, 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 Lab PP2.
  • Current Draw – Typically less than 20mA

Customer Reviews

4.9

46 reviews

Value

Looks

Durability

Sound

Mr Kenneth Bell1st Jan 2024

I’ve got 11 pedal and the Hudson Broadcast is the best one of all

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer7th Jan 2023

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 4

david roberts23rd Dec 2021

just sounds great! built like a tank

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Jamie Marchant10th Nov 2021

Mr Thomas Shields29th Mar 2021

My new favourite pedal, already had quite a similar pedal in the small sound big sound mini but much prefer the broadcast. Amazing build quality too.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr JUNYA Shimofusa28th Mar 2021

This is because it is one of the best sounding pedals I have ever played. The joy of playing the guitar with this tone beats anything else. With this pedal, a tube amp, and a guitar, sound creation is complete. Nothing else is needed.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mike K25th Mar 2021

Glorious tones, from a subtle thickening and fattening of the sound, to rich amp overdrive, or flick the switch for full-on fuzzy madness. Fast becoming an always-on. Seems to really enjoy pairing with OD pedals either before, after, or both too.

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer30th Jan 2021

Very unique sounding pedal, works great as boost and fuzz-type distortion. Iconic design.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer3rd Jan 2021

Still getting used to this unique pedal, liking it more and more

Value 4Looks 5Durability 4Sound 4

Trusted Customer2nd Jan 2021

It’s a sound of its own. Gritty, hoarse, yet transparent and lush. Love it so far.

Value 4Looks 5Durability 3Sound 5

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