Let's get it out the way, this pedal sounds best cranked. Known as 'diming' the controls, the Behringer HM300 Heavy Metal Pedal's circuit gained its legendary reputation by setting every control to 10 and letting the mayhem unfold. This gives the characteristic chainsaw-like buzzing distorted tone by pushing the circuit to extreme levels of clipping. This was the sound of Swedish death metal which is also the reason the original circuit has left such a significant legacy. If you need a distortion pedal to propel your tone to crushing new highs and deliver some of the most grinding textures available, the HM300 supplies it in abundance.
Features
Provides sought after rock & heavy metal distortion of the 1980s
Ultra-high gain circuitry to give thickest & most obscene distortion with endless sustain
Dedicated distortion, 2-band EQ & level controls
Status LED for effect on/off & battery check
Operates on 9-volt battery or the Behringer PSU-SB 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
Electronic on/off switch for highest signal integrity in bypass mode
Specifications
Input
Connector: 1/4'' TS
Impedance: 500kΩ
Output
Connector: 1/4'' TS
Impedance: 1kΩ
Power Supply: 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Connector: 2 mm DC Jack, Negative Centre
Battery: 9V Type 6LR61
Power Consumption: 30 mA
Weight: 0.33 kg
Dimensions
Height: 54 mm
Width: 70 mm
Depth: 123 mm