Detail 01
Hi/Lo switch
Lo mode provides ultra-clean sounds without breakup; Hi mode reaches overdrive, distortion, and fuzz more readily.
Product detailSKU #1500000311659
JHS PedalsColour Box V2 Preamp Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Colour Box V2 is a preamp, EQ, and distortion pedal built to take either an instrument or microphone through its XLR/1/4-inch combo input. Gain is shaped with Master, Pre-Vol, and five Step settings, while the Hi/Lo switch shifts the balance between clean headroom and quicker breakup. Three EQ bands have dedicated Shift controls for more precise frequency targeting, and the switchable high-pass filter handles 60–800Hz. Silent switching and phantom-power pass-through suit routing changes where clean operation matters.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Routing either an instrument or microphone into one preamp and EQ pedal
- Dialing focused boosts or cuts by moving each EQ band’s frequency range
- Keeping a clean signal in Lo mode while shaping tone without distortion
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Using the -20dB pad with the 1/4-inch instrument input; it operates only in XLR mode
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Treble, middle, and bass EQ with Shift controls
Each band can boost or cut by ±17dB, while its Shift control changes the frequencies it addresses.
Detail 03
60–800Hz high-pass filter
A toggle engages a 6dB-per-octave high-pass section across that range.
Detail 04
XLR/1/4-inch combo input
Accepts either a microphone or instrument, selected by the INST/XLR switch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use standard 9V DC negative power.
- 02Select INST or XLR input mode before connecting your source.
- 03The -20dB pad is available only when using XLR input mode.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can Colour Box V2 pass phantom power?
Yes. It safely passes 48V phantom power to condenser microphones.
02Does it work with both microphones and instruments?
Yes. Its combo input accepts either, with an INST/XLR selector switch.
03What does the Pre-Vol control do?
It sets gain between the pedal’s two internal gain stages, adding more grit, distortion, and fuzz as it increases.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsConnections & power
- Input
- XLR-1/4 inch combo
- Power Requirement
- 9V DC
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions
- 5.7” x 3.75” x 1.85”
