Detail 01
Compression settings
Normal is balanced with natural dynamics; Tight emphasizes pick attack and focused low end; Smooth is intended for maximum sustain and creamy overdrive.
Product detailSKU #1500000438684
Xotic EffectsAH Booster Allen Hinds Effects Pedal Silver Sparkle
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact Allen Hinds tribute overdrive with three compression voices, active EQ, and 9–18V operation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking tight, smooth overdrive with selectable compression
- Rhythm players wanting focused low end and pick attack
- Lead players who want maximum sustain from the Smooth setting
- Guitarists who want treble and bass tone shaping
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for an effect other than overdrive
- Players who do not need compression options or active treble and bass EQ
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Active EQ
Treble and bass can each be cut or boosted by up to 15 dB.
Detail 03
18V operation
The supplied description states that it increases headroom and tightens the low end compared with 9V operation.
Detail 04
True bypass switching
The pedal is specified with true bypass switching.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It operates at 9VDC, while 18V operation is described as providing more headroom and a tighter low end.
- 02Use only a regulated 9–18VDC negative-tip supply with a 5.1 × 2.1 mm barrel connector.
- 03A single 9VDC (006P) battery can also power the pedal.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What compression settings does the AH Booster offer?
Normal, Tight, and Smooth.
02Can the AH Booster run at 18V?
Yes. It operates from 9–18VDC; the description states that 18V provides more headroom and a tighter low end.
03What power supply does it require?
An optional regulated 9–18VDC negative-tip supply with a 5.1 × 2.1 mm barrel connector.
04Does it support battery power?
Yes. It uses one 9VDC (006P) battery.
Reference
Full specifications
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