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Description
Introducing the Hudson Electronics Broadcast, a unique overdrive effects pedal that's more than meets the eye. This isn't your average pedal; it's a discrete class-A germanium preamplifier, taking its inspiration from the broadcast consoles of the 1960s. With its low-gain setting, you can customize your sound across a wide spectrum, from crisp, clear tones to transparent overdrive that will make your guitar sing. But what sets this pedal apart is its unique Triad steel-core transformer. When the gain is cranked up, this transformer saturates, resulting in a dynamic compression that's truly music to your ears.
Key Features: - Discrete class-A germanium preamplifier inspired by 1960s-era broadcast consoles - Versatile low-gain setting allows for tone customization from sparkling cleans to transparent overdrive - Special Triad steel-core transformer that saturates when the gain is dialed up, resulting in dynamic compression - Uses a NOS germanium transistor for authentic vintage tone.
Product specs
| Brand | Hudson Electronics |
| Model | Broadcast Discrete Class-A Germanium Preamplifier |
| Finish | Various |
| Year | 2015 - 2025 |
| Made In | United Kingdom |
| Categories | Preamps |
| Pedal Format | Standard |
FAQs
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What type of power supply does the Hudson Electronics Broadcast require?
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The Hudson Electronics Broadcast requires a DC power supply unit (PSU) that provides between 9V and 24V, with a minimum current of 20mA, and uses a 2.1mm negative center barrel plug.
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Can the Hudson Electronics Broadcast be used with both guitar and bass?
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Yes, the Broadcast is versatile and can be used with both guitar and bass, offering a range of tones from clean boost to overdrive, enhancing the natural character of both instruments.
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What are the tonal characteristics of the Hudson Electronics Broadcast?
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The Broadcast provides a range of tones from a sparkling clean boost to a transparent overdrive, inspired by the classic broadcast consoles of the 1960s, with a distinctive warmth and clarity due to its germanium preamp design.
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Where should the Hudson Electronics Broadcast be placed in a signal chain?
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The Broadcast can be placed anywhere in your signal chain without issue, although placing it earlier in the chain can maximize its ability to enhance the signal with its unique tonal characteristics.
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Is the Hudson Electronics Broadcast suitable for high-gain applications?
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While primarily designed for clean boost and overdrive, the Broadcast can deliver higher gain settings, providing a rich, saturated tone that can be adjusted to suit various musical styles.
Videos
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Hudson Electronics Broadcast (demo)
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Hudson Electronics Broadcast pedal - demo with lots of tones!
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PROS
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Offers a wide range of overdrive sounds, from clean boost to fuzzy high gain
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Durable build quality ensures longevity
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Bass cut feature helps manage low frequencies effectively in a band mix
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Highly responsive to picking dynamics, offering nuanced control
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Versatile enough to be the only drive pedal needed on a board
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Mod-friendly design allows for customization and modifications
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Works well when paired with various guitar types and other pedals
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The dual footswitch version adds extra versatility
CONS
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Starts to overdrive/break up early in the gain range in a potentially undesirable way
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The overdrive/break up character may not suit those preferring smoother, more dynamic drives
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Hudson Electronics Broadcast.
Use cases and applications
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Owners often utilize the Broadcast in low gain mode to add clarity and tighten up fuzz effects, specifically with pedals like the Rams Head Muff.
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The pedal is praised for its ability to add British chime to Fender amps, offering versatility across different musical genres.
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It's reported to perform well on a variety of instruments, including clavinet synths, guitars, and bass, capturing the vibe of old broadcast consoles.
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Swart AST II owners appreciate the Broadcast's vintage dirty tone, aligning well with 60s and 70s rock aesthetics.
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When paired with a Swart Atomic Jr., the Broadcast excels with a clean, hot signal, bringing out its full sonic potential.
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Features and functionality
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The pedal's bass cut feature significantly alters its voice, making it adaptable for both home and band settings by adjusting low-end presence.
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The Dual Broadcast includes a volume roll-off feature that functions like Germanium Fuzz Face circuits, enhancing harmonics and dynamics.
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The pedal can run at different voltages (9v, 18v, 24v) to alter headroom and tonal characteristics, offering flexibility in sound shaping.
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Comparisons
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Some users find the Broadcast's low gain setting unsatisfactory unless paired with an already overdriven amp, noting it may not suit clean setups well.
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The Hudson Dual Broadcast is likened to the Dallas Rangemaster treble boost, but noted to have broader applications and a more versatile gain range.
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Though not modeled after a Neve preamp, it reportedly comes close in 24v mode, suggesting high-quality preamp-like performance.
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User experience
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Many owners express a desire for a dual footswitch model to easily switch between settings without adjusting knobs mid-performance.
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Other
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Discussions around the pedal’s transformer suggest skepticism about its actual impact, with some considering it a marketing gimmick rather than a functional component.
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Build quality
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Owners commend the sturdy construction of Hudson pedals, comparing their durability favorably to Thorpy FX and Boss.
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Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 21 Ratings
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Mod friendly pedal
the components and pcb layout of the broadcast are - quite to my surprise - very mod friendly. I have the original 1 footswitch model and needed to change in between gain stages on the go (since the broadcast is the only drive pedal on my board), so my local 'effects guru' drilled another hole for the footswitch and rewired the function so that the gain stage would be footswitchable, and re - purposed the toggle switch as a voicing switch for the treble content, in case I had to play with particularly bright amps. I am well aware that the Hudson Electronics do sell the dual footswitch version of the unit, but for those of you who would like to save up a few bucks and just mod the pedal, it is very much do - able
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Visible on Graham's pedalboard, as seen in this interview with That Pedal Show.
In this photo, featuring Yvette Young and the pedals she used for her latest album, the Hudson Electronics Broadcast can be spotted on her board.
First visible at 2:28 in this interview with That Pedal Show.
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This pedal can be seen in one of Pauls instagram posts of his setup
Mentioned as one of the pedals in November 2022 Guitar World issue (the link to the article).
A Custom Orange Hudson Broadcast can be seen in this photo of Adam's pedalboard.
Michael Risberg, guitarist for Elder, uses a Hudson Electronics Broadcast for lighter distortion, as detailed in the "Rig Rundown: Elder" article by Premier Guitar.
In this YouTube video, from Anderton’s Mysic, Laurence Jones can be seen using a Hudson Electronics Broadcast at 26:01. Based on the toggle switch, it is the original version of the pedal.
Featured in this April 14, 2018 Reddit post and mentioned in this July 24, 2022 Reddit reply.
Reddit, April 14, 2018, "NPD: Hudson Broadcast & MF Delay" (with the following comment:)
Got the MF Delay about two weeks ago, and came back home to find the Broadcast waiting for me this week after ordering in February. I’ve really wanted both of these for a while, and wanted to wait for the honeymoon phase to wear off before posting / reviewing them.
MF Delay is phenomenal, I can’t believe they were on sale for $100. Keeping the drive around 9 o’clock thickens up the wash without adding too much of a volume bump when the pedal is turned on/off. Delayed notes are present without sticking out, and disintegrate nicely after a few repeats.
The Hudson Broadcast is what I’ve been looking for in guitar overdrive. Natural-sounding, wide ranges of gain are super easy to dial in, the knob ranges from essentially no OD to more gain than I need, but doesn’t fall apart or get too squishy. Second channel is just the right step up from the first one, regardless of where the gain knob is set. Independent volumes per-channel help out a ton, although they’re normally pointed in almost the exact same direction.
18v sounds even better than 9v operation, I’d love to try it on 24 sometime. I’m not sure of the exact circuit topology, but it seems like the volume knobs almost have a sweet spot of 1/2 o’clock (slight volume increase), seems to fill out the bottom end a tiny bit. Not sure if it’s hitting the transformer harder, changing the impedance coming to/from it etc, but it just generally seems to create a slight but pleasant tonal shift. Could just be how it’s hitting my JMP’s preamp, but seems to have at the same spot regardless of where the preamp gain is set
If you have a Broadcast, I’d suggest trying it first in the chain. It sounds 99% the same anywhere (after buffers, after other TB pedals, etc, there’s no “bad” place to put it) but like most germanium-based things it seems to feel best when it’s looking straight at your pickups.
All I can say is wow. You could easily play a whole set with just these two pedals.
Reddit, July 24, 2022, reply to u/small-breakfast's "Do you have an always-on, first-in-chain pedal?"
Hudson broadcast with the gain around 11 o’clock 🤤
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