The Electro Harmonix Battalion is a bass preamp and DI pedal featuring a four-band EQ, a MOSFET Distortion section, three signal paths, and a compressor. The Battalion is a compact, flexible pedal that delivers powerful tone shaping capabilities in a rugged pedalboard-friendly package.
The four-band EQ section includes Bass (below 200Hz), Lo Mid (boost/cut at 280Hz), Hi Mid (boost/cut at 750Hz) and Treble (boost/cut above 2kHz) controls. The Distortion section is equipped with Level, Blend, Drive and Tone controls plus a dedicated footswitch. Three signal flow modes determine where the distortion is applied within the signal chain and each delivers unique tonal variations. The Battalion&rsquo-s compressor is engaged via pushbutton and includes a level control and blue LED.
The pedal&rsquo-s Gate knob sets the threshold for the noise gate while the -10dB Pad Button lets the pedal accommodate basses with both active and passive pickups. The Battalion includes a 1/4" input jack , a 1/4" output jack that is headphone ready, 1/4" dry output and a balanced XLR output for use as a DI. The DI features dedicated level, bypass and ground lift controls. The Battalion features all-analogue circuitry and comes with an EHX9.6DC-200mA AC adapter.
The main features of the Electro Harmonix Battalion include: