Detail 01
Three compression settings
Normal, Tight, and Smooth provide distinct balances of dynamics, pick attack, low-end focus, and sustain.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
AH Booster is a compact overdrive pedal with three compression voices and active bass/treble EQ. Normal keeps the response balanced and dynamic; Tight emphasizes pick attack with a focused low end; Smooth brings maximum sustain for lead work. The EQ provides up to 15dB of cut or boost in each range, so it can be adjusted around a particular guitar and amp. It runs at 9V or 18V, with the higher-voltage option providing more headroom and a tighter low end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rhythm parts that benefit from stronger pick attack and a focused low end using Tight compression.
- Lead passages needing maximum sustain through the Smooth compression setting.
- Guitar-and-amp setups requiring bass and treble adjustment within the overdrive pedal.
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
Active bass and treble EQ, ±15dB
Each frequency range can be cut or boosted by up to 15dB.
Detail 03
9V or 18V operation
18V operation provides more headroom and a tighter low end.
Detail 04
True-bypass switching
The pedal uses true-bypass switching.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01An optional regulated 9VDC-18VDC, negative-tip, 5.1mm x 2.1mm barrel adapter is specified.
- 02At 18V, power consumption is 5mA; at 9V, it is 4mA.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does each compression setting do?
Normal is balanced and dynamic, Tight emphasizes pick attack and focused low end, and Smooth delivers maximum sustain with creamy overdrive.
02Can the AH Booster run at 18V?
Yes. It operates at 9V or 18V; 18V provides more headroom and a tighter low end.
03How much EQ range is available?
The active bass and treble controls each cut or boost their range by up to 15dB.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
4 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 500k ohm
- Output Impedance
- 2k ohm
- Battery Type
- 9VDC (006P) x 1
- Power Consumption
- 9VDC/4mA or 18V/5mA
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.6
- Dimensions W D H
- 4.39 inch x 2.38 inch x 1.98 inch (110mm x 60mm x 50mm)
2 detailsOther
- Bypass
- True Bypass Switching
- AC Adapter Optional
- 9VDC-18VDC negative tips (regulated only) 5.1mm x 2.1mm barrel type
