Battalion
The Electro-Harmonix Battalion is a versatile bass preamp/DI pedal offering extensive tone-shaping capabilities. It features a switchable distortion, 4-band EQ, compression, and a noise gate. The pedal includes both XLR DI output and a headphone output. While praised for its sound quality, especially the EQ, compression and distortion, the Battalion has faced criticism for the build quality, including unreliable footswitches and the quality of the included power supply. Overall, it is a good option for bass players seeking a comprehensive solution in a compact format.
What guitarists say...
Bass players found the Electro-Harmonix Battalion to be a great pedal for shaping their bass tone, highlighting the 4-band EQ and compression as standout features. Many users appreciated the DI output for use with in-ear monitoring systems and its all-in-one functionality for live gigs. However, some users reported issues with the build quality, particularly with the footswitches and the included power supply, while others found the noise gate and compressor to be not up to professional standards. Despite these issues, many users recommend it for its sound quality and comprehensive features.
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