{"product_id":"jhs-pedals-colour-box-v2-333235","title":"Colour Box V2","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA \"studio console\" in pedal format: the Colour Box spirit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Colour Box has established itself as a unique pedal: more than just an overdrive, it's a true console channel designed to recreate the famous \"direct-to-console\" sounds heard on countless rock and pop productions. Its dual gain stage architecture and very musical EQ allow you to sculpt the signal as in a mixing desk, with that blend of clarity, density, and harmonic character associated with legendary preamps (notably inspired by Neve 1073 topologies). With this \u003cstrong\u003eColour Box V2\u003c\/strong\u003e, JHS takes the concept further: more control, more headroom in clean tones, and an even more natural integration into a modern setup (pedalboard, studio, stage).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Colour Box V2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Colour Box V2 targets musicians who want to \u003cstrong\u003einstantly improve the perceived quality\u003c\/strong\u003e of their sound, whether live or in recording. On a pedalboard, it can serve as the \u003cstrong\u003emain preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \"always-on\" to add dimension, or a characterful boost\/drive before an already warm amp. In the studio, it becomes a creative DI for \u003cstrong\u003eguitar, bass, synths\u003c\/strong\u003e and a formidable solution to thicken takes (or add a controlled lo-fi vibe). Thanks to the XLR input and pad, it can also be inserted into a mic chain, useful for vocals, a room mic, or percussion depending on the context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControls, modes, and connectivity: a console channel at your feet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gain section (in red) combines three very complementary controls: \u003cstrong\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e (overall output level), \u003cstrong\u003ePre-Vol\u003c\/strong\u003e (the amount of drive between the two internal stages, from subtle grit to more aggressive distortion), and \u003cstrong\u003eStep\u003c\/strong\u003e (a stepped gain selector). Step increases gain in five increments: \u003cstrong\u003e+18 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e+23 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e+28 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e+33 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e+39 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e. Added to this is the \u003cstrong\u003eHi\/Lo\u003c\/strong\u003e switch: in \u003cstrong\u003eLo\u003c\/strong\u003e, you get massive clean headroom and a very stable clean tone (ideal for shaping tone without saturation, including on acoustic guitar)\u0026#59; in \u003cstrong\u003eHi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pedal saturates faster and opens a wide spectrum of overdrive, distortion, and fuzz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EQ section (in blue) features a 3-band equalizer (\u003cstrong\u003eTreble\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMiddle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBass\u003c\/strong\u003e) with \u003cstrong\u003e+\/- 17 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e cut\/boost, enhanced by three \u003cstrong\u003eShift\u003c\/strong\u003e controls that move the frequency range affected by each band. The \"reference\" frequencies for the Shifts are \u003cstrong\u003e10 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e (Treble Shift), \u003cstrong\u003e1 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mid Shift), and \u003cstrong\u003e120 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bass Shift): this lets you go from a simple musical EQ to a surgical tool to place your instrument exactly in the mix. Finally, the \u003cstrong\u003eHi-Pass\u003c\/strong\u003e filter is activated via a toggle and adjusted with a potentiometer: it sweeps from \u003cstrong\u003e60 Hz to 800 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e6 dB per octave\u003c\/strong\u003e slope, perfect for cleaning up muddy lows, refining an acoustic, or creating radio\/garage tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the practical side: a \u003cstrong\u003eINST\/XLR\u003c\/strong\u003e selector chooses the source on the combo input, a \u003cstrong\u003e-20 dB pad\u003c\/strong\u003e (active in XLR mode) helps manage high-level microphones, and the V2 integrates an \u003cstrong\u003eoutput transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e that enhances the sense of depth and \"weight.\" The pedal can also \u003cstrong\u003epass 48V phantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e to a condenser mic, while remaining designed for simple foot operation thanks to \u003cstrong\u003esilent switching\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Colour Box V2 delivers what studio preamp enthusiasts seek: a \u003cstrong\u003edenser\u003c\/strong\u003e, more present sound with a \u003cstrong\u003eharmonic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e that responds very well to the attack and volume of the instrument. In Lo mode, you get a \"finished\" clean, ideal for thickening a tame guitar, adding body to a bass, or making a piezo sound more natural. In Hi mode, the gain becomes a palette of tones: organic crunch, muscular distortion, up to near-fuzz textures when pushing Pre-Vol and Step. 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