Detail 01
Hi/Lo switch
Lo mode provides ultra-clean headroom; Hi mode provides a broader range of overdrive, distortion, and fuzz.
Product detailSKU #1500000311659
JHS PedalsColour Box V2 Preamp Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A studio-grade preamp, EQ, and distortion generator with selectable instrument or XLR input, precision EQ shifting, and phantom-power pass-through.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players and studios shaping electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, keys, synths, or microphones
- Users who want clean headroom in Lo mode or overdrive, distortion, and fuzz in Hi mode
- Recording or live setups that use condenser microphones and XLR input
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who need an effect limited to a single type of input
- Users who do not need extensive gain and EQ control
What matters in use
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Detail 02
EQ shift controls
Treble, Middle, and Bass shift knobs adjust the frequency ranges controlled by the corresponding EQ knobs.
Detail 03
Hi-pass filter
An engage switch activates a 60–800 Hz filter with a 6 dB-per-octave slope.
Detail 04
XLR pad
The -20 dB pad can tame high-output microphones when using XLR input.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use the INST/XLR selector to match the connected source.
- 02The -20 dB pad works only in XLR input mode and is intended for high-output microphones.
- 03Hi mode distorts more readily; Lo mode is intended for ultra-clean tone shaping.
- 04The pedal runs on standard 9V DC negative power.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I connect a microphone?
Yes. The combo input accepts XLR or 1/4 in connections, and the input selector chooses INST or XLR mode.
02Does it work with condenser microphones?
It safely passes 48V phantom power to condenser microphones.
03Can it stay clean?
Yes. Lo mode is designed for ultra-clean sounds without breakup, including tone shaping when distortion is not needed.
04How much EQ control does it provide?
Treble, Middle, and Bass each offer ±17 dB of boost or cut, with separate shift controls for frequency-range adjustment.
Reference
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