BOSS LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer Pedal

BOSS LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer Pedal

The BOSS LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer pedal controls an electric bass guitar's dynamic range while adding definition through a dedicated enhancer circuit. Adjustable Threshold and Ratio controls determine when limiting begins and how strongly the pedal compresses signal peaks, helping maintain a more consistent output during dynamic playing techniques.

Designed for bassists who want tighter level control without sacrificing articulation, the LMB-3 works well for live performance, rehearsal, and recording. The Enhance control can increase clarity and presence, while the Level control balances the processed signal with the rest of the rig. Players can tailor the response for fingerstyle, pick playing, or more aggressive techniques with pronounced volume peaks.

The compact pedal uses buffered bypass and provides standard 1/4-inch input and output connections for integration into conventional bass pedalboards. It operates from a 9V battery or an optional BOSS PSA-series AC adapter. Its CHECK indicator shows effect operation while also providing battery-status indication, and the pedal is covered by the manufacturer's five-year warranty.

Key Features

• Bass Dynamic Control: Limits excessive signal peaks to produce a more consistent output from an electric bass.
• Adjustable Threshold: Sets the signal level where the limiting effect begins to operate.
• Ratio Control: Adjusts the amount of limiting applied after the signal reaches the selected threshold.
• Enhance Circuit: Adds clarity and presence to help bass notes remain defined within a mix.
• Output Level Control: Provides independent adjustment of the pedal's overall output volume.
• Buffered Bypass: Maintains a buffered signal path when the effect is switched off.
• Flexible Power: Operates from a 9V battery or an optional BOSS PSA-series AC adapter.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Bass limiter and enhancer effects pedal
• Instrument: Electric bass guitar
• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Controls: THSHD, Ratio, Enhance, Level, and pedal switch
• Indicator: CHECK indicator with battery-status indication
• Input: 1/4-inch phone jack
• Output: 1/4-inch phone jack
• Power Connector: DC IN jack
• Power Supply: 9V 6F22 carbon-zinc battery, 9V 6LR61 alkaline battery, or optional PSA-series AC adapter
• Current Draw: 25 mA
• Carbon-Zinc Battery Life: Approximately 5 hours under continuous use
• Alkaline Battery Life: Approximately 10.5 hours under continuous use
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 2.9 x 5.1 x 2.3 inches
• Weight: 0.8 lb including battery
• Warranty: Five years

What's In the Box

• BOSS LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer pedal
• 9V carbon-zinc battery
• Safety, important notes, and information leaflet