ELBATTALION

BATTALION

Electro-Harmonix

The Battalion from Electro-Harmonix is an all-analog bass preamp and DI pedal designed to deliver the processors and functions most commonly used by bassists in live sound and recording. In addition to the preamp and DI, it offers distortion, equalization, compression, and gating.A selectable 10 dB pad allows you to avoid input clipping, a common concern when using basses with active pickups. The built-in DI box has an XLR output with variable level. The XLR output can follow the bypass status or remain active even when the pedal is bypassed. The EQ has four bands with fixed frequencies. The distortion circuit provides multiple routing options and controls, plus a dedicated on/off footswitch. Separate 1/4 outputs allow simultaneous routing of dry and processed signals. Activate the ground-lift switch to minimize hum from ground loops.The Battalion features true bypass switching. Its LEDs indicate on/off status for compressor, distortion, and bypass functions. Power is supplied via the included 9.6 VDC adapter.None Preamp4-band EQDistortion circuit with variable drive, tone, and levelMix distortion with dry signal via Blend knobDistortion routing option #1: Compressor to distortion to EQDistortion routing option #2: Compressor to EQ to distortionDistortion routing option #3: Compressor split to distortion and EQSelectable compressor with adjustable ratioGate with variable thresholdBuilt-in DI with XLR output and adjustable output levelMaster output level control10 dB pad1/4" input1/4" output for dry signal1/4" output for processed signalTrue bypassLED on/off status indicators for compressor, distortion, and bypassGround-lift switchIncludes 9.6 VDC power supply