The latest addition to the Headway Music Audio collection of Acoustic Pickups and Pre-amps is the EDB-2. Following from the success of the ‘EDB-1 Equaliser Direct Blend Pre-Amp’, Headway have made some improvements, including refined class “A” inputs and Pro Audio IC Components, an easy to read Pro-Audio design layout, as well as a new strong metal body.

The features of the EDB-2 include a twin-channel with individual inputs and gain controls; a 5 Band EQ assignable to Channel 1, 2 or both; Notch Filter assignable to Channel 1 or 2, 0-32 dB Gain to interface with most mixers or desks; and Phantom Power which can be assigned to either "ring", "tip", or XLR to power virtually all instrument microphones and pickups. Additionally, there is Phase Reverse that is assignable to each channel, an Earth Lift Switch, "Range" Switch tuned for specific instruments, iPod input for backing tracks, mute switch, Mono, Stereo & XLR Inputs, Jack and XLR Outputs and the option of battery or mains power, plus it comes with belt clips, rubber feet and a thread for microphone stands.

The EDB-2 comes with a hefty price tag but straight out of the box you will get a very good sound. The manual is good at clearly explaining how to adjust the sound to your liking, in fact it took every instrument we presented it with in its stride - the sound is consistently clean and beautifully acoustic. If you need to do a little tweaking the EQ is excellent, there is a lot of versatile functions readily available in the EDB-2 which could be way more than the average acoustic musician needs, but if you are serious about your sound or enjoy recording as much as performing, you will not be disappointed by the performance of this little gem. RRP £249.95

5 out of 5

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Pros

Effortless to use

Clean acoustic Sound

Excellent EQ

Portable

Twin channel with individual inputs & gain controls

5 Band EQ assignable to Channel 1, 2 or both

Notch Filter

iPod input

Battery or Mains powered