The Hudson Electronics Broadcast 24V is an analog preamp pedal built around a transformer-coupled, discrete Class-A germanium circuit that takes its inspiration from classic recording consoles of the 1960s1. It is the higher-headroom version of the Broadcast: the BC-24V-USA runs internally at 24 volts from a standard 9 volt supply1.
What it does
The raised internal voltage is the whole point of the 24V version. according to RockBoard's PedalPedia, the increased voltage gives extra headroom and a tighter low end, which suits players looking for a little less saturation and grit without losing the Broadcast sound1. In practice that places it as a console-style preamp and gain stage rather than a heavy drive: it pushes the signal the way an old recording console input stage would, with the germanium transistor and output transformer shaping the character.
"The Broadcast is a transformer-coupled, discrete Class-A germanium circuit, that takes its inspiration from classic recording consoles of the 1960s."
Power and specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Preamp1 |
| Circuit | Analog1 |
| Circuit topology | Transformer-coupled, discrete Class-A germanium1 |
| Supply | 9V DC, center negative1 |
| Current draw | 50mA1 |
| Internal voltage | 24 volts internally from a standard 9 volt supply1 |
Although it runs internally at 24 volts, the pedal is powered from a standard 9V DC center-negative supply and draws 50mA1. Check that your power supply can spare that current for this pedal when planning a board.
Related versions
The Broadcast family has grown beyond the original circuit. Hudson Electronics has also released the Broadcast-AP, which takes a different route from the 24V's germanium design1.
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Questions
Does the Broadcast 24V need a special power supply?
No. It runs from a standard 9V DC center-negative supply, the same kind most pedalboards use. Inside, the pedal boosts that to 24 volts for its germanium circuit, which draws 50mA. Because of the higher internal voltage and current draw, it is worth keeping in mind when sharing power with other pedals on a daisy chain.
Sources (1)
- Broadcast 24v by Hudson Electronics, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
