Hartke's Bass Attack 2 combines the classic preamp circuitry of a professional direct box with the vast tone shaping capabilities of the industry's best stompboxes, all in a rugged, zinc die cast stompbox-style design. Its Overdrive circuit provides bass players with creative control over effects ranging from subtle tube emulation to grungy fuzz, while Hartke's Its Overdrive circuit provides bass players with creative control over effects ranging from subtle tube emulation to grungy fuzz, while Hartke's high-frequency growl. With a 1/4 inch. parallel output for dry signals, 1/4 inch. effect output for your amp, and balanced XLR direct output, the Bass Attack 2 provides flexible output options for FOH or studio recording consoles. Features: · Bass preamp and direct box with overdrive · Shape EQ circuit with Frequency and Amount control · Countour EQ switch · Overdrive effect with Mix wet/dry control · XLR direct output with Pre/Post and Ground Lift switches · 1/4 inch. parallel and effect outputs · Powered via 9-volt battery, AC adapter (sold separately) or phantom power through XLR · Rugged, zinc die cast stompbox-style design