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SynergyPowerball 2-Channel Tube Preamp Module - Black

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Synergy Powerball 2-Channel Tube Preamp Module - Black
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Built around two Powerball channels, this all-tube Synergy module puts separate gain, volume and three-band EQ control on each channel. Gain Lo/Hi and Mid Boost switches extend the available control per side, while two 12AX7 tubes handle the preamp section. It suits players assembling a compact guitar rig, recording direct, or working at lower stage volume within the Synergy system. The onboard Cathode Select setting is factory-set to the Powerball designer’s preferred position.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Building a compact guitar rig around two independently controlled Powerball preamp channels.
  • Direct-recording and lower-stage-volume setups using the Synergy preamp module system.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Older single-channel Egnater or Randall units cannot switch between the module’s two channels.

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 01

Two 12AX7 tubes

The module uses a two-tube preamp section.

Detail 02

Per-channel controls

Both channels provide gain, volume, three-band EQ, Gain Lo/Hi, and Mid Boost controls.

Detail 03

Dual-Single slide switch

In compatible older single-channel hardware, it selects which module channel becomes active when that slot is selected.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01For units with dual-channel switching circuitry, set the slide switch to Dual to access both module channels.
  2. 02In older single-channel Egnater or Randall modular amps/preamps, select either the top or bottom module channel with the Dual-Single switch.
  3. 03The Cathode Select switch is preset to position 3 for the Powerball module.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many channels does the Powerball module provide?

It provides two Powerball channels: channels 3 and 4.

02Can each channel be adjusted separately?

Yes. Each channel has its own gain, volume, three-band EQ, Gain Lo/Hi, and Mid Boost controls.

03What happens in an older single-channel modular amp or preamp?

You can choose either module channel for the selected slot, but the older hardware cannot switch between the two channels.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
3 detailsOther
Red
Channel 4 Powerball - Gain, Volume, 3-Band EQ, Gain & Mid Boost Switches
Blue
Channel 3 Powerball - Gain, Volume, 3-Band EQ, Gain & Mid Boost Switches
Tubes
Two 12AX7

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