Behringer HM300 Heavy Metal Distortion
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Behringer
HM300 Heavy Metal Distortion
Product Info
Article Number:
204415
Brand:
Behringer
Model:
HM300 Heavy Metal Distortion
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$27.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Look, for the price, this thing is genuinely impressive. It nails that scooped-mid, high-gain distortion sound reminiscent of early Metallica or Pantera. If you're a budget-conscious player wanting a dedicated 80s metal vibe, it's a steal, but don't expect it to be a sonic chameleon.
Product Description
- Behringer HM300 Heavy Metal Distortion
- Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Extreme hard rock / heavy metal distortion of the 80s
- Controls: Level
- Distortion
- LED: Effect on
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- 6.3 mm jack input
- 6.3 mm jack output
- AC adapter connector: Hollow plug socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Current consumption: 30 mA
- Power supply via 9 V battery or a 9 V DC power adapter (not included
- suitable power adapter: Article no. #409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 70 x 123 x 54 mm
- Weight: 330 g
PROS
- • Delivers surprisingly thick, saturated 80s metal distortion.
- • Simple controls allow for quick dialing-in of aggressive tones.
- • Sturdy plastic enclosure feels more robust than the price suggests.
- • Small footprint makes it ideal for cramped pedalboards.
CONS
- • Plastic construction feels noticeably cheaper than higher-end pedals.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels at one specific distortion style.
- • Footswitch action is a bit noisy and lacks precision.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
High-gain, asymmetrical clipping with a focus on mid-range presence
Controls
Level, Low, Mid, Distortion
Bypass Type
True bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or 9V DC adapter (5.5 x 2.1mm, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm mono input, 6.3mm mono output, DC power jack
Dimensions
70 x 123 x 54 mm
Similar Products
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
The DS-1 is more compressed and has a tighter low-end; the HM300 is looser, more aggressive, and has a more pronounced mid-range scoop.
It's a functional true bypass, but being a budget pedal, the shielding isn't top-tier, so you might hear a bit more hum in a noisy environment.
While it *can* be used with bass, the scooped mids will likely make it sound thin; it’s really designed for guitar’s frequency range.
