Hudson Electronics / Broadcast-AP-II

The Broadcast is a transformer-coupled discrete Class A germanium preamplifier based on classic 1960s broadcast consoles.

At low gain settings, the Broadcast can cover everything from shimmering clean boost to transparent overdrive, with plenty of volume to push your amp. Broadcast features specially selected Triad steel core transformers and germanium transistors. As you increase Broadcast's gain, the transformer and the pedal's discrete circuitry begin to saturate, creating gentle, dynamic compression and subtle midrange thickening. With the gain switch set high and the trim control raised, Broadcast begins to output a heavier distortion sound with a warm, fuzzy edge. Broadcast covers a wide range of drive and distortion tones while remaining dynamic, responding well to picking attacks and the subtle nuances of each player.

・Carefully selected germanium and silicon transistors
・Specially selected TRIAD Magnetics steel core transformer
・BI Technologies Potentiometer
・Highly durable Alpha footswitch (rated for over 30,000 cycles)
-Individually hand assembled on high quality PCBs with all assembly, wiring, testing and packaging done by Michael Hudson.

LEVEL - Controls the overall volume of the pedal.
GAIN/Switch - Select low gain mode, medium gain mode, or high gain mode.
GAIN TRIM - Controls the Broadcast gain level. Higher settings gently roll off the high frequencies of the signal.
LOW CUT - Attenuates the low range of Broadcast. This control is on the front end of the broadcast circuit, so it works in conjunction with the gain control.
DC Socket - Broadcast requires a DC power supply (PSU) and can operate on voltages from 9V to 24V. Operating Broadcast at voltages higher than 9V increases headroom, output level, and clarity. This is great for bass use or when using Broadcast as a clean preamp boost.
Other types may damage the pedal. If you plan to share the same power supply unit with other pedals, we recommend using a power supply unit with independent outputs.

Power supply: 9VDC to 24VDC (center negative)
Current consumption: 20mA