HL-1 HAZard LAMPS Pedal

The HL-1 HAZard LAMPS pedal brings the unique tonal voice of the LHZ preamp into a pedal format. This pedal is intended for players with passive basses that want to give it the same punch and power as a USA Spector® bass with an internal Hazlabs preamp.

This pedal makes it a snap to switch between a Spector® and a traditional passive bass during a performance and ensures the passive bass is at the same output level and sits in the same spot in the mix as the Spector®.

THE CHALLENGE

If you play your Spector® bass with the EQ “dimed” (or nearly so) then switch to a passive bass, you know the problem: The passive bass does not provide the same output level, EQ, and dynamic response as the Spector®, so it will sound quieter and thin-bodied in comparison.

The problem is that the tone control on a passive bass only cuts frequencies; it does not boost them.

Passive bass tone controls rolled all the way to MAX is the same as an active bass set at the FLAT position. Switching from a dimed Spector® to a passive bass (with effectively FLAT EQ) results in a significant difference in levels and tone that makes it difficult to balance instruments using the same signal chain.

The bass and drums are the foundation of the band. While guitarists often change instruments to provide a diverse variety of tones, it is a more challenging scenario for bassists. Changing the sonic profile, dynamics, EQ, and level of a bass during a show changes the foundation of the entire mix.

How do you switch between a Spector® with a “dimed” EQ and your favorite passive Fender Jazz without adversely impacting the entire mix?

THE SOLUTION

The HAZard LAMPS pedal gives a passive bass the same active EQ control as a Spector® with a HazLabs preamp in it.

A passive Fender Jazz with the HAZard LAMPS bass and treble controls set to the same position as a Spector® will provide the same output level, same EQ response, and the same unique sonic fingerprint as the Spector®.

Your bass will still sound like itself, so a Fender will have its characteristic Fender sound and a Rickenbacker will still sound like a Rickenbacker. But the HAZard LAMPS will have the following impact:

• The output levels and EQ will be the same as the Spector®, so there is no need to adjust anything else in your signal chain to compensate for the difference when switching basses, and
• The HAZard LAMPS will provide the same subtle harmonic overtones and slight sense of compression when played aggressively as the Spector® does. This brings out articulation and nuances that are subtle but help ensure every nuance of your performance is heard clearly.

SPECIFICATIONS

Enclosure style: 152B
Enclosure dimensions: 122mm (L) x 67mm (W) x 39.6mm (H)
Power Supply (nominal): 9VDC @ 20mA
Power Supply (minimum): 4VDC @ 20mA
Power Supply (maximum): 18VDC @ 20mA
EQ Cut/Boost: +/-15dB

Downloadable Manual: HL-1 Manual (PDF)

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