jhs pedals colour box v2 JHS Colour Box Preamp Pedal V2JHS Pedals Colour Box V2 The JHS Colour Box V2 is a groundbreaking pedal that bridges the gap between stage and studio, delivering the legendary tone of a Neve console in a pedalboard friendly format. Building on the innovative V1, this updated version expands its tonal range and flexibility with enhanced EQ controls, Hi Lo gain switch, phantom power support, and a new output transformer. Whether shaping guitar, bass, synth, vocals, or even an entire

JHS Pedals Colour Box V2

The JHS Colour Box V2 is a groundbreaking pedal that bridges the gap between stage and studio, delivering the legendary tone of a Neve console in a pedalboard-friendly format. Building on the innovative V1, this updated version expands its tonal range and flexibility with enhanced EQ controls, Hi/Lo gain switch, phantom power support, and a new output transformer. Whether shaping guitar, bass, synth, vocals, or even an entire mix, the Colour Box V2 offers pristine clean headroom, vintage console grit, and versatile EQ sculpting in one powerful package.

Features

• Studio-grade preamp, EQ, and distortion in pedal form
• Replicates the direct-in sounds used by artists like The Beatles, Steely Dan, and Wilco
• Expanded 3-band EQ with Shift controls for precise frequency targeting
• Hi/Lo gain switch for everything from ultra-clean tone to fuzz
• Safely passes 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
• Output transformer for improved headroom and tone
• Silent footswitching with no audible “switch pop”
• Works with guitar, bass, vocals, synths, and more
• Runs on standard 9V DC negative power supply

Specifications

• Dimensions: 5.7” x 3.75” x 1.85"
• Power: Standard 9V DC negative (do not exceed 9V)
• Inputs/Outputs: Combination XLR and 1/4" input jack with selector switch (INST/XLR)

• Gain Control:

  • Master Volume

  • Pre-Vol (drive/gain)

  • Step gain control with 5 stages (+18 dB to +39 dB)

• EQ Section:

  • Treble ±15 dB, 2kHz–30kHz range

  • Middle ±10 dB, 150Hz–2.4kHz range

  • Bass ±15 dB, 20Hz–440Hz range

• Hi-Pass Filter: Adjustable cutoff 160Hz–650Hz (12dB/octave)
• Additional Controls: -20dB pad (XLR mode only)
• Version Updates: Larger enclosure, 10 knobs, EQ Shift controls, phantom power support, output transformer

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