August 9, 2009

Dirt Review – Boss Metal Zone MT-2

Stashed under: Reviews - Overdrive / Distortion — grygrx @ 5:15 pm

Manufacturer: Boss Model:MT-2 Metal Zone MSRP/Paid: $87/$45
New/Used/Loan: Used
Battery: Yes
Power Supply: Yes
Size: 4 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ deep (Aprox including Jacks and knobs)
Available from:Dealers Everywhere

From the maker:

BOSS’ Most Popular Pedal!
MT-2 Features dual-gain circuitry for thick, tube stack distortion with heavy mids and lows and long-lasting sustain. A 3-band EQ with semi-parametric mids takes your sound to the extreme.

Specifications
Input Impedance
1 M ohms
Output Impedance
1 k ohms
Recommended Load Impedance
10 k ohms or greater
Equivalent Input Noise Level
-110 dBu or less (IHF-A, Typ.)
Connectors
INPUT Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack
Power Supply
DC 9 V: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V), AC Adaptor
Current Draw
20 mA (DC 9 V)
Accessories
Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V)
Option
AC Adaptor (PSA-Series)
Size and Weight ( incl. battery )
Width
73 mm
2-7/8 inches
Depth
129 mm
5-1/8 inches
Height
59 mm
2-3/8 inches
Weight
0.4 kg
0 lbs. 15 oz.
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.

1 Comment

  1. I’ve been using Boss MT-2 some time ago. I was nice to recreate old-school metal distortion sound like Cliff’s Pulling Teeth.
    The biggest problem is lack of lows I think – even at all-tube amp I couldn’t really cut thru the guitars.

    As for cheap-ass Boss effects I like Bass Overdrive ODB-3 set Gain at 3 o’clock and Balance fully clockwise. It sounded to harsh with late 80’s solid-state Trace-Elliot, but gives tons of grit with all-tube Ampeg.
    Try it with your Sovtek amp and I don’t think you’ll be dissapointed.
    Greetz

    Comment by Burning — August 12, 2009 @ 3:47 am

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