Lusithand Devices Packs Four-Band EQ and Extra Headroom Into the Codex Bass Preamp
Lusithand Devices has launched the Codex, a bass pedal preamp designed for precise tone shaping and low-end clarity. At its core is an internal voltage converter that maximizes headroom, which the company says ensures transient peaks “remain beautifully intact without unwanted distortion.”
The Codex has a four-band EQ as found on Lusithand’s 800 onboard preamp with Bass, Lo-Mid, Hi-Mid, and Treble controls. A Contour knob controls a mix-ready frequency curve to gently scoop the mid-range while boosting lows and highs for an instant modern tone. The Attack switch adds a high-frequency lift for extra definition. Finally, a -8db switch pads your input to prevent clipping.
The Lusithand Devices Codex runs on a center-negative power supply from 9 volts up to 18 volts. It’s available now for £219 (approximately $293 USD).
Lusithand Devices Codex Features:
| Internal Voltage Converter |
| 4-band EQ |
| Treble, Bass, Lo-Mid, Hi-Mid Controls |
| Contour Knob |
| Volume Knob |
| Attack Switch |
| -8db Switch |
| Power operation: 9v to 18vDc (center negative) |
| Current Draw: 9v (+-16v internal) = 38mA; 18v (+-32v internal)= 45mA |
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