Custom Audio Electronics MC-402 Boost/Overdrive

The MXR Custom Audio Electronics MC-402 Boost/Overdrive is a versatile pedal that combines a dynamic overdrive and an independent clean boost circuit in a compact design. The overdrive section provides classic warmth, sustain, and punch without coloring the sound, allowing for a range of tones from bluesy overdrive to full-metal crunch. The pedal is highly responsive to picking dynamics and guitar volume adjustments, ensuring a touch-sensitive performance.

Key specifications include:
- Input Impedance: 1 kΩ
- Output Impedance:
- Boost ON: <150 Ω
- Overdrive ON/Boost OFF: <15 kΩ
- Boost Gain: Up to +20dB of uncolored clean boost
- Signal to Noise Ratio: >87 dB
- Bypass: True Hardwire
- Current Draw: <5.5 mA
- Power Supply: 9 Volts DC (can be powered by a 9-volt battery, Dunlop ECB003/ECB003E AC adapter, or DC Brick™ series power supply)

Controls:
- BOOST knob: Controls the amount of clean boost
- OUTPUT knob: Controls the overall volume of the distortion effect
- TONE knob: Shapes the color of the distorted signal
- GAIN knob: Controls the amount of distortion
- BOOST footswitch: Toggles boost effect on/bypass (indicated by blue LED)
- OVERDRIVE footswitch: Toggles overdrive effect on/bypass (indicated by red LED)

The pedal's high-quality components ensure quiet operation and trouble-free interaction with other pedals on the board. The design is straightforward, with minimal controls necessary to achieve the desired performance.

The MXR Custom Audio Electronics MC-402 Boost/Overdrive is a product of the collaboration between MXR and Custom Audio Electronics founder Bob Bradshaw, known for shaping the tones of renowned guitarists. This pedal is part of a dynamic new line of pedals produced by MXR, featuring the unique sonic stamp of Bob Bradshaw.