Dronechov Noise Machines Megaphone Transparent Booster

Boost. You think it only does one thing, but it can be so much more – a perfect example of that is the pedal we’re going to take a look at today. The Megaphone Transparent Booster from Dronechov Noise Machines in The Netherlands will boost your signal, sure, but it can also shape your tone. And if you like to push your overdrive/distortion pedals or your favorite tube amp to the edge and beyond, this seemingly simple beauty is just the piece of gear you’ve been searching for…

The Megaphone is a transparent, high-impedance booster that will drive any tube preamp into distorted bliss. Thanks to the MOSFET transistor, Megaphone feels and sounds just like a tube booster. It provides extra headroom and clarity to your tone without adding distortion. With enough output to saturate any amp, the pedal is compatible with both Single Coil and Humbucker pickups. Just like almost everything Dronechov Noise Machines do, it’s equally impressive when used on bass as well.

While boosting does not colour the sound, Megaphone’s three-band EQ takes good care of that by allowing you to add the right amount of punch to make your guitar sound great, no matter if you’re playing 1970s rock or high-gain metal. At first glance, Megaphone is a simple boost pedal, which it can be, but plug it directly into the Return input of an amp, and you can use it as a preamp. The effect controls are extremely straightforward, with the Level knob capable of boosting the signal by approximately 20dB.

Designed and built by hand in Utrecht, The Netherlands, the Megaphone Transparent Booster is an excellent addition to any rig. Whether you need a bit of a signal boost, an EQ for a flat-sounding base tone or the ability to push your favorite high-gain amps or pedals that much further, this creamy beauty has got you covered. A good booster pedal will instantly add sparkle and essence to your tone, and this one does that with authority. Thanks to the crew at Dronechov Noise Machines for sending this one our way – can’t wait to check out more gear from these guys. Be sure to visit their website and check out our demo, cheers!!