JHS Colour Box V2 Preamp/EQ/DI-Box

JHS Colour Box V2 Preamp/EQ/DI-Box Product Details

Description

The JHS Colour Box V2 is a preamp / DI box based on the legendary Neve studio consoles. Designed to reproduce the authentic sound of an instrument (or microphone) at the direct-in of mixing consoles, the Colour Box V2 offers all the features of the popular V1 version plus a host of improvements and new features that make the pedal a perfect all-rounder and always-on pedal for all conceivable instruments and even for vocalists. The new features include an extended EQ section, a Hi/Lo switch for massive, clean headroom and the ability to pass 48V phantom power to condenser microphones. The gain section (red) offers Master, Pre-Vol and Step control options. Master controls the overall volume of the pedal, Pre-Vol works as a gain control between the two internal gain stages and offers distortion ranging from light break-up sounds to fuzz if required. The Step control changes the gain of the preamp stages in five steps. The Hi/Lo switch changes the clean headroom of the pedal, the -20 dB pad switch adjusts the input to microphones with a high output level if required. In addition to the familiar controls for treble, middle and bass (+/- 17 dB cut/boost in each band), the EQ section (blue) has been expanded to include three shift controls that adjust the frequency range of the individual controls. The Hi-Pass section is activated via the toggle switch. To keep the pedal as flexible as possible, a combined XLR/TRS input is available.

Features:

• Preamp / EQ / DI box for all instruments and microphones
• Sound and character of a vintage Neve studio console
• 2 serial gain stages
• suitable for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals or other instruments
• extended EQ section with +/- 17 dB cut/boost in each band
• can pass 48V phantom power to condenser microphones
• true bypass
• controls for Master, Pre-Vol, Step, Hi Pass, Treble, Middle, Bass, Treble Shift, Mid Shift, Bass Shift
• Hi-Pass toggle switch activates the Hi-Pass section
• Hi/Lo toggle switch selects between clean mode (lower gain) or distorted mode (higher gain)
• INST/XLR switch selects input source
• Pad switch (-20 dB) for the XLR input
• Bypass footswitch
• Status LED
• Metal housing
• XLR/TRS (6.3 mm) combo input
• XLR output
• 6.3 mm mono jack output
• Power supply via optional 9V DC power supply unit, 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector, polarity (-) inside
• Battery operation not supported
• Power consumption 193 mA
• Dimensions (L x W x H) 120 x 110 x 60 mm
• Weight approx. 480 g