The Hudson Broadcast Dual Foot Switch expands the versatility of the original Broadcast circuit by offering two switchable gain modes—LOW and HIGH—accessible via independent foot-switches. One switch toggles the effect on and off, while the second toggles between the mode with its own dedicated LEVEL knob, allowing you to instantly shift your tone from clean boost or mild overdrive into rich fuzz.
Built around a discrete Class-A germanium pre-amp with a steel-core transformer, the pedal captures vintage broadcast console character while reacting dynamically to your playing. Internal trimmers allow fine tuning of the gain ranges for each mode and an external LOW-CUT control helps tame rumble when stacking or using with bass.
With operation from 9 V to 24 V DC for increased headroom, compact metal build, top-mounted jacks and heavy-duty Alpha foot-switches rated for over 30,000 cycles, it’s designed for serious rigs. Whether used as a subtle boost, overdrive or full-on fuzz tool, this pedal delivers flexibility and tone in one high-grade unit.
Body & Construction
- Metal enclosure built for pedalboard durability
- Dual heavy-duty foot-switches: one for bypass, one for mode toggle
- Dimensions: approximately 120 × 100 × 60 mm
- Weight: around 450 g
- Top-mounted jacks for board convenience
- Made in United Kingdom
Controls & Interface
- LEVEL LOW: Volume control for LOW-gain mode
- LEVEL HIGH: Volume control for HIGH-gain mode
- GAIN TRIM (internal): Sets total gain available in both modes
- LOW-CUT control: Attenuates low-end for cleaner signal, especially when high-gain mode is active
- Right foot-switch: Selects LOW or HIGH gain mode
- Left foot-switch: Engages or bypasses the pedal
Other Details
- Power: 9 V to 24 V DC (centre-negative)
- Current draw: approx. 20 mA
- True-bypass switching when effect is off
- Designed for guitar (also compatible with bass/synth when using appropriate settings)
- Transformer coupled, discrete germanium circuit for vintage character
