Electro-Harmonix Nano Battalion

Nano Battalion
An amazing array of bass tones!

The all-analog circuitry of the EHX Nano Battalion provides an amazing array of bass tones in a sturdy, compact package. A versatile MOSFET drive circuit that can deliver everything from subtle, light overdrive to fully saturated distortion forms the pedal’s core.

The Nano Battalion features a three-band EQ with three EQ position modes for maximum flexibility and sound shaping control. The three-band EQ includes Treble (boost/cut above 1kHz) and Bass (boost/cut below 200Hz) controls, plus a Mid switch which provides a 9dB boost or cut at 500Hz. Three signal path options determine where the EQ is applied. In Distortion Mode the EQ comes after the distorted signal and has a powerful effect on its timbre while the clean signal is not affected. In Input Mode the EQ comes first in the signal path affecting both the clean and distorted signals. Boosting frequencies in this mode can drive the distortion to a more saturated state. In Dry Mode the EQ affects the clean signal, but not the distorted signal.

The Nano Battalion includes a ¼” input jack and ¼” output jack. When a normal TS cable is connected to the output jack it delivers an unbalanced signal. When a TRS cable is plugged into this jack, it outputs a balanced signal that can go directly into a mixing console or recording interface.

The Nano Battalion is a powerful, versatile tool for bass players.

Controls:

1. VOL – Sets master output level of the pedal.
2. BLEND – Sets the ratio between clean signal and distorted signal.
3. DRIVE – Sets the intensity and saturation of the distortion.
4. TONE – Cuts high frequencies from the distortion as the knob is turned down.
5. TREBLE – Boost or cut high end. No effect when the knob is at 50%. Boosts/cuts frequencies starting above 1kHz. Maximum boost/cut about +/-12dB around 5kHz.
6. BASS – Boost or cut low end. No effect when the knob is at 50%. Boosts/cuts frequencies starting below 200Hz. Maximum boost/cut about +/-12dB around 60Hz.
7. MID Switch – In the upwards position, 9dB boost around 500Hz. In the downwards position, 9dB cut around 500Hz.
8. EQ POS Switch - determines where the EQ falls in the Nano Battalion’s signal path.

• DIST MODE: In DIST mode the EQ comes after the distortion signal, having a strong effect on the sound of the distorted signal. The clean signal is not affected by the EQ at all.
  
  
• INPUT MODE: In INPUT mode the EQ comes first in the signal path, affecting both the clean signal and the signal fed into the distortion. Boosting frequencies in this mode can help drive the distortion signal to a more saturated tone.
  
  
• DRY MODE: In DRY mode the EQ affects the clean signal, but doesn’t affect the distorted signal at all.

Specifications:

• Circuit : Analog
  
• Bypass : Buffered Bypass
  
• Audio : Mono
  
• Power Supply : 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter included
  
• Dimensions (in) : 4.5 x 2.75 x 2.1
  
• Current Draw : 45mA