{"product_id":"jackson-audio-prism-buffer-boost-preamp-eq-and-overdrive","title":"Jackson Audio Prism Buffer\/Boost\/Preamp\/EQ Pedal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRISM packs three completely discrete boost and preamp circuits, a non-interacting +\/-15dB active EQ, and a high-current output buffer into one stainless steel enclosure, letting a single pedal cover treble-booster sparkle, tube-amp push, and transparent JFET clarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Jackson Audio boost\/compressor is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRISM is the flagship platform that the standalone \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/jackson-audio-amp-mode-mosfet-transistor-boost\"\u003eAmp Mode\u003c\/a\u003e boost was extracted from: PRISM's AMP MODE circuit selection is the exact circuit Amp Mode ships as its own pedal. PRISM's MOSFET boost voicing is also shared with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/jackson-audio-broken-arrow-v2-midi-overdrive\"\u003eBroken Arrow V2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/jackson-audio-golden-boy-transparent-overdrive\"\u003eGolden Boy\u003c\/a\u003e boost sections. PRISM also shares its active-EQ approach with \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/jackson-audio-bloom-v2-midi-black-compressor\"\u003eBloom V2\u003c\/a\u003e, though Bloom V2 pairs that EQ with compression and its own boost\/sustainer instead of PRISM's three-voice boost\/preamp section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy guitarists choose the Prism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree completely discrete boost\/preamp circuits, COLOR (vintage silicon treble booster), AMP (MOSFET tube-amp-style boost), and TRANS (18V-powered transparent JFET boost), share zero circuitry with each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA non-interacting +\/-15dB active EQ (BODY and TONE) shapes tone without one control affecting the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelay-based true bypass with a soft-touch momentary footswitch is rated for over 100,000 switching cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA high-current output buffer at the very end of the signal path protects tone over long cable runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable boot-up state and LED brightness let you set PRISM to power up engaged or bypassed, and save that setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTONE\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active EQ control for high frequencies, +\/-15dB, independent of BODY.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBODY\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active EQ control for low frequencies, +\/-15dB, independent of TONE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBOOST\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sets the master level of the selected boost\/preamp circuit, working with PRE GAIN.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePRE GAIN switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Selects HIGH (heavy breakup), MED (mild breakup), or LOW (maximum clean headroom).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCIRCUIT SELECT switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chooses between the COLOR, AMP, and TRANS boost\/preamp circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBYPASS switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — Relay true bypass footswitch; hold 5 seconds to enter programming mode for boot-up state and LED brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and pedalboard compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires a 9V DC center-negative supply drawing a minimum of 100mA; an internal regulator and charge pump manage voltage internally, so do not power PRISM at 18V. No battery operation is published for this pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJackson Audio Prism Buffer\/Boost\/Preamp\/EQ Pedal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffect type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffer, boost, preamp, EQ, and overdrive platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTONE, BODY, BOOST, PRE GAIN switch, CIRCUIT SELECT switch, BYPASS switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue bypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Volt DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.38 x 6.35 cm (2.5\" x 4.875\" published footprint)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eprism_ss_web\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e302128186063\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB07WHJZGS7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-year Jackson Audio VIP Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the COLOR, AMP, and TRANS circuits?\u003c\/strong\u003e COLOR is a vintage silicon treble booster, AMP is a MOSFET boost that emulates an overdriven tube amp (the same circuit used standalone in Amp Mode), and TRANS is an ultra-transparent, 18V-internally-powered JFET boost. Each is a fully discrete circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I run PRISM at 18V for more headroom?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. PRISM's internal regulator holds incoming power at a precise 9V, and running at 18V will not change the tone while shortening the regulator's life; an internal charge pump already raises voltage to 18V internally for the TRANS circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the BODY and TONE controls interact?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Both are active EQ controls with +\/-15dB of range and are designed to not interact with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the bypass type?\u003c\/strong\u003e Relay-based true bypass with a soft-touch momentary footswitch, rated for over 100,000 cycles, plus a high-current output buffer at the end of the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I set PRISM to power up already engaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Holding the BYPASS switch for 5 seconds enters a programming mode where you can set and save the boot-up state and LED brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power does PRISM need?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 9V DC center-negative supply drawing at least 100mA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackson Audio","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel","offer_id":46357617541373,"sku":"302128186063","price":259.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/files\/jackson-audio-prism-buffer-boost-preamp-eq-and-overdrive-front.jpg?v=1785537205","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/en-us\/products\/jackson-audio-prism-buffer-boost-preamp-eq-and-overdrive","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}