MXR M78 Badass Distortion+ Pedal - Red is a hot-rodded version of the classic Distortion+ circuit with a CRUNCH button that boosts the dynamic range and harmonic content of the distortion. It has a Tilt EQ tone control, a 1MΩ input impedance and true hardwire bypass.

Specifications

• SKU: M78
• Model: M78
• Type: Distortion; hot-rodded classic Distortion+ circuit
• Crunch button: Boosts the dynamic range and harmonic content of the distortion
• Color: Red
• Input Impedance: 1MΩ
• Output Impedance: 6kΩ
• Nominal Input Level: -22 dBV
• Max Output Level: Crunch Off -5 dBV / Crunch On -2 dBV
• Noise Floor: -84 dBV
• Distortion Range: 27 dB at 500 Hz
• Max System Gain: 43 dB
• Tone Control: Tilt EQ ±4 dB at 100 Hz / ±5 dB at 2 kHz
• Bypass: True Hardwire
• Current Draw: LEDs Off 2.5 mA / LEDs On 6 mA
• Power Supply: 9 volts DC

Common questions

What does the Crunch button on the MXR M78 do?

The Crunch button on the MXR M78 Badass Distortion+ boosts the dynamic range and harmonic content of the distortion.

How much gain does the MXR M78 Badass Distortion+ have?

The MXR M78 Badass Distortion+ has a max system gain of 43 dB and a distortion range of 27 dB at 500 Hz.

How does the tone control on the MXR M78 work?

The MXR M78 Badass Distortion+ uses a Tilt EQ with a range of ±4 dB at 100 Hz and ±5 dB at 2 kHz.

How much power does the MXR M78 Badass Distortion+ draw?

The MXR M78 Badass Distortion+ runs on 9 volts DC and draws 2.5 mA with LEDs off or 6 mA with LEDs on.

Is the MXR M78 Badass Distortion+ true bypass?

Yes. The MXR M78 Badass Distortion+ has true hardwire bypass.

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