Crunch Box
The MI Audio Crunch Box is a high-gain distortion/overdrive pedal designed to
emulate the classic British amp distortion. Here are the technical
specifications and features:
\- GAIN: Adjusts the amount of overdrive, with the actual drive dependent on
the settings of the CLIP and MODE switches.
\- VOL: Output volume control, also influenced by the CLIP switch setting.
\- CLIP: A 3-position switch for choosing different clipping elements in the
final gain stage to produce different tones.
\- MODE: A switch to access three different levels of gain, shaping the
frequency response of the pedal.
\- PRES: A control for rolling off the top end of the pedal, affecting the
tone.
\- EQ: An active EQ section with LOW, MID, and HI controls, providing surgical
precision over the tone.
\- Power: The pedal is designed for 9V only and should not be run at higher
voltages, with a current draw of about 20mA.
The pedal features a professionally powder-coated and silk-screened enclosure,
measuring 4.3 * 2.2 inches. It also includes an internal presence control for
adjusting the sonic footprint of the pedal.
The MI Audio Crunch Box is known for its strong mid-presence, touch
sensitivity, and the ability to retain the character of different pickups,
including single coils. It offers a wide range of tones, from classic rock
rhythm sounds to singing lead tones, and is designed to provide high gain
British distortion at its best.