{"product_id":"benson-portable-distortion-424-mkii","title":"Benson Portable Distortion 424 MKII Cassette Preamp Drive","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"989\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/08Ew5Z0dhw4\" title=\"Benson Amps - Portable Distortion 424 MkII \/\/ Full Demo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"989\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o8dzyPXICH8\" title=\"I GET why people love this sound.\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Benson Portable Distortion 424 MKII is an enhanced recreation of the input channel from a classic 424 MkII cassette 4-track recorder, built to capture the raw, gritty and unpredictable distortion character that made those old recording units so inspiring. It delivers a wide range of lo-fi preamp tones, from subtle EQ shaping and clean boost sounds through to treble-boosted bite, dark saturated textures and chaotic cassette-style grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBenson has expanded the original-style circuit with a bypassable buffer, giving the pedal two very different response modes. With the buffer engaged, the pedal works better with high-impedance guitar signals and offers a more versatile, pedalboard-friendly feel. With the buffer bypassed, it gives a more faithful recreation of plugging an electric guitar directly into the original 4-track input channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe broad EQ control makes the 424 MKII useful as more than just a distortion pedal. It can be used as a tone shaper, boost, dirty preamp or experimental recording tool, especially for players chasing vintage cassette console colour and gritty analogue-style saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Inspired by the input channel of a classic 424 MkII cassette 4-track recorder\u003cbr\u003e• Raw, gritty and lo-fi preamp distortion character\u003cbr\u003e• Broad EQ control for shaping bright, dark or mid-forward tones\u003cbr\u003e• Bypassable buffer changes the gain, feel and overall response\u003cbr\u003e• Buffer mode improves compatibility with high-impedance guitar signals\u003cbr\u003e• Buffer bypass mode recreates the direct-to-recorder input feel\u003cbr\u003e• Works as a clean boost, treble boost, dirty preamp or chaotic grind pedal\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for guitar, recording textures and experimental signal chains\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benson Amps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41471198330938,"sku":"AUD-BA-424","price":369.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/benson-portable-distortion-424-mkii-cassette-preamp-drive-aud-ba-424-gsus4-2758026.jpg?v=1781697848","url":"https:\/\/gsus4.com.au\/products\/benson-portable-distortion-424-mkii","provider":"Gsus4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}