Boss LMB-3
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Boss
LMB-3
Product Info
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The LMB-3 is a solid, no-nonsense limiter and enhancer. It’s perfect for bassists needing to tame unruly peaks in live settings or tighten up a recording, offering a subtle but effective boost in clarity without getting overly colored. It's a great value for the money and a reliable workhorse for any bassist.
Product Description
- Boss LMB-3
- Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
- Limiter / Enhancer
- Reduces excessive volume peaks
- Enhancer function for clear
- crisp basses and brilliant highs
- Ideal for live & recording
- Controls: Level
- Enhance
- Ratio
- Threshold
- Status LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power consumption: 25 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- center negative) - suitable power supply unit available under item no. #409939# (not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 129 x 59 mm
- Weight: 380 g
PROS
- • Boss build quality ensures robust pedalboard reliability.
- • Enhancer subtly sweetens tone without artificiality.
- • Ratio control offers precise dynamic shaping.
- • Compact size saves valuable pedalboard real estate.
CONS
- • Limited control set might restrict advanced customization.
- • 25mA power draw can be noticeable on battery power.
- • Enhancer can occasionally introduce a slight 'sheen' to the bass.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Limiter/Enhancer
Controls
Level, Enhance, Ratio, Threshold
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC, 2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel connector
Connections
6.3mm mono instrument input/output
Dimensions
73mm x 129mm x 59mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, the limiter is transparent when set correctly, primarily addressing dynamics rather than coloring the core tone.
The Enhance function subtly emphasizes harmonic content, adding clarity and perceived 'air' without the harshness sometimes associated with EQ boosts.
Yes, it can; the LMB-3 can act as a secondary safety net and subtly enhance the active bass's tone, but you'll need to carefully adjust the threshold.
