Behringer UM300
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Behringer
UM300
Product Info
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The UM300 is a shockingly aggressive little distortion pedal – it’s like someone crammed a Mesa Boogie into a tiny box. If you’re chasing that ultra-tight, scooped metal sound and don’t need a ton of tonal flexibility, this is a surprisingly capable option for the budget-conscious player.
Product Description
- Behringer UM300
- Effect Pedal
- Ultra Metal Distortion
- For extreme hard rock or heavy metal sounds
- Dense
- tube-like distortion sound with an endless sustain
- Separate distortion and level controls
- 3-Band EQ
- Blue status LED to indicate effects activation and battery status
- Electronics on / off switch for maximum signal quality in bypass mode
- Power supply: 9 V battery or DC adapter (not included)
- Power supply unit optional (NT AC / PSA
- available under Article Nr #409939#)
PROS
- • Surprisingly thick, saturated distortion for its price point.
- • 3-band EQ offers some tonal shaping beyond just raw distortion.
- • True bypass minimizes signal loss when the effect is disengaged.
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly for limited space.
CONS
- • Build quality feels noticeably cheap with plasticky components.
- • Limited versatility; really only suited for extreme metal tones.
- • Noise floor can be elevated, especially with higher gain settings.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
High-gain, tube-emulation distortion
Controls
Distortion, Level, Bass, Mid, Treble
Bypass Type
True bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or 9V DC adapter (optional)
Connections
1/4 in mono input, 1/4 in mono output
Dimensions
4.5 in x 2.6 in x 1.7 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
The UM300 offers a much more saturated and aggressive distortion, lacking the DS-1's more classic, mid-focused crunch. It’s a significant jump in gain and low-end presence.
It’s an approximation – it doesn't truly replicate a tube amp’s warmth or dynamic response, but it does deliver a similar density and sustain through clever circuit design.
While it’s primarily geared towards metal, you *can* dial back the distortion and EQ to get a usable, if somewhat harsh, overdrive tone, but it’s not its strength.
