Electro Harmonix Battalion
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Electro Harmonix
Battalion
Product Info
Article Number:
415486
Brand:
Electro Harmonix
Model:
Battalion
Category:
Bass Pedals
Price:
$151.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Battalion is a seriously useful tool for bassists needing a powerful preamp and DI in a compact package. It's perfect for players who want to sculpt their tone, add some grit, and have a reliable direct output—especially those in smaller bands or needing a stage-ready signal chain. The sheer number of controls can be a bit daunting initially, but once you get the hang of it, it's a tone-shaping powerhouse.
Product Description
- Electro Harmonix Battalion
- Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
- Bass Preamp / DI
- Compact
- flexible DI pedal with switchable distortion
- which offers powerful sound shaping possibilities for bass
- XLR DI Out
- Also suitable for headphones
- a 6.3 mm output jack plus a hard-wired 6.3 mm dry output jack
- Controls: Gate
- Bass
- Lo Mid
- Hi Mid
- Treble
- Compression
- Level
- Blend
- Drive
- Tone
- DI Volume
- Switch: Distortion Position
- Ground Lift
- Bypass
- 10 dB Pad
- Footswitch: Bypass
- distortion
- True Bypass
- Power supply with an EHX9.6DC-200 mA power supply (included)
- Dimensions: (W x D x H): 121 x 146 x 64 mm
PROS
- • Versatile preamp shaping, excellent for modern and vintage tones
- • DI output is clean and robust, great for live or recording
- • Compression and Gate work well, taming unruly bass signals
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly, despite feature set
CONS
- • Drive can be muddy at higher settings, lacking clarity
- • EQ can be overwhelming with too many controls to dial in quickly
- • Build quality feels a little plasticky, not as robust as some
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Key Features
Effect Type
Bass Preamp/DI with Distortion
Controls
Gate, Vol, Bass, Lo Mid, Hi Mid, Treble, Compression, Level, Blend, Drive, Tone, DI Volume
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
EHX9.6DC-200 mA (included)
Connections
6.3mm Input, 6.3mm Output, 6.3mm Dry Output, XLR DI Out, 10dB Pad
Dimensions
121 x 146 x 64 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a very capable DI, but lacks the absolute transparency of a high-end, dedicated DI box. It’s more than adequate for most gigs and recordings.
No, it requires the included EHX9.6 DC power supply; standard 9V won't work due to the higher current draw.
Yes, it allows you to blend the original dry bass signal with the processed signal, letting you retain some of your amp’s character while utilizing the Battalion's features.
