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.

Preamp, Distortion, 4-Band EQ    Compressor and Gate    Built-In DI with Adjustable Output Level    Multiple Distortion Routing Options    10 dB Pad    Dry and Processed 1/4" Outputs    All-Analog Circuity with True Bypass    LED Indicators    Ground-Lift Switch    Includes 9.6 VDC Power Supply

• Preamp
• 4-band EQ
• Distortion circuit with variable drive, tone, and level
• Mix distortion with dry signal via Blend knob
• Distortion routing option #1: Compressor to distortion to EQ
• Distortion routing option #2: Compressor to EQ to distortion
• Distortion routing option #3: Compressor split to distortion and EQ
• Selectable compressor with adjustable ratio
• Gate with variable threshold
• Built-in DI with XLR output and adjustable output level
• Master output level control
• 10 dB pad
• 1/4" input
• 1/4" output for dry signal
• 1/4" output for processed signal
• True bypass
• LED on/off status indicators for compressor, distortion, and bypass
• Ground-lift switch
• Includes 9.6 VDC power supply

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the accuracy of the range finder?

A: The accuracy of the Barska 8x30 WP Battalion Binocular range finder has not been published by the manufacturer.

Q: 2. This preamp have warranty?

A: This mic preamp comes with a five year, transferable warranty from Grace Design.

Q: 3. Does it require any additional software?

A: Software CD included with this product.

Q: 4. Does the compass show mils or degrees?

A: The embedded compass for the Barska 8x30 WP Battalion Binoculars with Internal Rangefinder (BH # BA8X30BWPB) is demarcated in degrees.

Q: 5. is this worth it even if the turntable has built in preamp?

A: If your turntable has a built-in phono preamp, then this pre is not required. The benefit to using an external phono preamp is usually based in the coloring of the sound it brings to the output of the record. External phono preamps of good quality, such as this, can offer more depth and clarity to the audio signal. As well, the cartridge impedance selector on this device can help you get the most out of the cartridge used.

Q: 6. is this power supply dual voltage and hrtz?

A: Based on what we can tell, this power supply would be dual voltage and dual hertz.

Q: 7. Are the input and output impedances in this description correct? They're backwards from other the other Bellari preamp, and mismatched for common turntable cartridges as far as I can tell, but exactly backwards so I bought something else. I wanted this one, but since the company did not respond to my question, I did not buy one. Maybe someone has one and can test it.

A: Yes. The listed input and impedances of: Input: 47 K ohm (high impedance) and Output: 32 ohms(low impedance) These are the correct specs and typical (though the output impedance is lower than most phono pre-amps.

Q: 8. Will this boost an XLR signal a further distance? I have a cable run of ~250ft and am trying to assure that I don't lose a signal.

A: The Rolls Mini-Mic Preamp is not really designed for boosting signal on a long cable run. For ~250 feet, you should use high quality shielded audio cables to avoid signal loss and if you do need to increase the gain without adding noise, you might want to try the Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL-1 Mic Activator (B&H # CLCL1) which improves signal-to-noise ratio and improves the performance of passive microphone signals by driving stronger, cleaner signals over longer XLR cable runs.

Q: 9. Hi I have apollo twin x (Quad) and i have buy preamp GRACE m101 . Should I have Converter between these two equipment? If yes What is it the best converter for voiceover and for this equipment??

A: A converter is not necessary. Simply come out of the 1/4-inch TRS balanced output to the 1/4-inch portion of the combo input of the Apollo Twin X Quad. It is important to send the signal into the Apollo as a line level signal, to take advantage of the Grace preamp.. A Pearstone PM-TRS 1/4" TRS Male to 1/4" TRS Male Interconnect Cable (6'),BH #PEPMTRS06 would be a good choice for a balanced cable.

Q: 10. When we record with Audacity it only records one side of the speaker on both tracks, ignoring the other side, meaning it is not stereo and only one side of the track can be heard. What is the problem, usb cable or usb output port from the preamp?

A: Check your computer settings - assuming Windows, go to Control Panel-Hardware and Sound-Sound-Recording. Select the USB Audio CODEC and click Properties, then Advanced. Make sure the Default Format is 2-channel. I do this every time I want to record something - most times the setting will be remembered, but every so often it will revert to 1-channel. Very annoying if I've recorded 5 albums before I notice!