Dual Foot Switch
The Dual Foot Switch by Broadcast is a transformer-coupled, discrete Class-A
germanium pre-amplifier based on classic broadcast consoles of the 1960s. It
offers foot switchable gain modes and separate level controls, allowing users
to switch gain modes on the fly. The pedal is finished in battleship grey with
dark red Marconi-style knobs.
Key Features and Specifications:
\- Selected Germanium and Silicon transistors
\- Specially chosen TRIAD Magnetics steel-core transformer
\- BI Technologies potentiometers
\- Heavy-duty Alpha foot switches (rated for over 30,000 cycles)
\- Left foot switch: Bypasses the pedal (red LED indicates the pedal is
active)
\- Right foot switch: Toggles between LOW and HIGH gain modes (green LED
indicates HIGH gain mode is selected)
\- LEVEL LOW: Controls the volume of the pedal in LOW gain mode
\- LEVEL HIGH: Controls the volume of the pedal in HIGH gain mode
\- GAIN TRIM: Controls the gain level (both in LOW and HIGH gain modes) of the
Broadcast
\- LOW CUT: Attenuates the low-end of the Broadcast
\- Internal trimmers: Sets the total amount of gain available in each mode
\- Power requirements: 9V to 24V DC, minimum current consumption of 20mA
\- Dimensions: H: 5.5 cm (including knobs), W: 11 cm, D: 12.5 cm
The Broadcast Dual Foot Switch requires a DC power supply unit (PSU) and can
run at voltages between 9v and 24v. Running the pedal at 18v or 24v provides
more headroom, output level, and clarity, making it suitable for use with bass
or as a clean pre-amp boost.
Please ensure your PSU can supply between 9v and 24v, a minimum current of
20mA, and has a 2.1mm negative center barrel plug. It is recommended to use a
PSU with isolated outputs if sharing the same PSU with other pedals, e.g.,
Voodoo Labs ISO-5 / Pedal Power 2 Plus.
The Broadcast Dual Foot Switch offers a wide range of driven and distorted
tones while remaining dynamic and responsive to pick attack and player
nuances.