
Anthony Easton
The Aguilar Tone Hammer Preamp/Direct Box is a versatile and robust unit designed for both studio and stage use. It features fully sweepable midrange frequencies in addition to bass and treble controls, providing studio-inspired EQ capabilities. The proprietary Adaptive Gain Shaping circuitry (AGS) allows for additional gain structure, enabling a transition from modern tones to vintage, tube-like saturation with the push of a button. The unit operates at 18 volts, providing ample headroom to reproduce dynamic playing styles, and its heavy-duty steel construction ensures road-worthy durability.
Key Features:
- Pre/Post DI
- Unbalanced output can drive a power amp
- AGS circuitry
- Cut and boost of treble, mid, and bass frequencies
- Fully sweepable midrange frequencies
- Powered by two nine-volt batteries, phantom power, or optional universal
power supply
- Ground lift switch
- Inputs: One 1/4" jack
- Outputs: One 1/4" jack, One XLR (nominal output – 14 dBu balanced)
- EQ:
- Bass +/- 18 dB @ 40 Hz
- Mid +/- 17 dB @ 180 Hz to 1 kHz
- Treble +/- 18 dB @ 4 kHz
- Controls:
- Ground lift switch
- Pre/Post DI switch
- Engage switch
- AGS switch
- Warranty: Three-year limited
- Optional: 18-volt power supply
The Tone Hammer Preamp/Direct Box by Aguilar is a highly flexible and powerful tool for shaping tone in both stage and studio environments.
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