Behringer NOISE REDUCER NR300 Ultimate Noise Reduction Effects Pedal

I am a recent convert to Behringer's products and I am impressed with the quality of their pedals for such relatively cheap and affordable prices. Even with my own `modest' guitar/amplifier/pedal board set-up the `NR300' makes a substantial difference. It is currently sat in the effects chain after the `UF300 Ultra Flanger' pedal and when powered on it drastically cuts the irritating and unwanted background hum that is otherwise present from the `UF300' (even at low volume). There are controls to alter the `Thresh' and `Decay' settings of the Noise Reducer and two specific modes of use are available - the `Reduction' that I use which, as referred to above, virtually silences any annoying noise, and `Mute', which, as it might suggest, cuts all signal once activated. Although I am still learning the guitar and am some distance from being competent enough to consider performing anywhere outside of my own living room, this particular pedal has made a big difference to myself when using my practice amp. Overall I believe this is a good value product and, for me, it does exactly the job I expected it to do.

This device works well and does exactly what it is supposed to. As another reviewer has said, if you only use top of the range pedals and leads then you probably won't need one of these. However, my other 4 pedals are Beringer and the leads and power supply are Stagg, so I do need some noise reduction. So if I were giving out stars just on its performance as a noise reducer / mute pedal then it would be 5. But there are some niggles. Another point also raised by another reviewer is that the Behringer instruction leaflets do not cover all aspects of how to use the Send Receive loop to go across pedals. It's simple enough once you know but I recommend downloading the user manual for the Boss NS-2 which is essentially the same product. Their schematic shows how to connect up the pedal train including a reverb pedal and a tuner which is not explained by Beringer. Now for my gripe about the design of the case. All Behringer pedals have the input on the right and output on the left so that a pedal train signal will run right to left. However, the Send Receive loop connectors are in the same orientation so one has to have longer patch cords which cross over in order to fit the loop around the pedal train. If Behringer would just swap those two sockets then shorter patch leads could be used so reducing some unwanted noise and messy lead arrangements. Not something that should put you off buying it but just be aware you will need a couple of longer patch leads. In summary, a good product which at £15 was excellent value but some better instructions and a simple re-design would make it an excellent product.

Consider the value. Sounds too good to be true. Well it's not! The pedal is well made - hard plastic stomp box (and unless you stomp very hard you are unlikely to break it), and it does exactly what it says, reduces noise. It also has a mute function, which could be pretty useful between songs, or changing tunings - especially if you put it after a chromatic tuner. Of course you could buy a Boss version with all the bells and whistles or an MXR version with it's smart monitoring, but for the price this does more than you'd expect. It's definitely a £20 well spent. The only downsides are that the adjustment knobs feel a little flimsy, and the cover is strange to take off, however these factors can easily be overcome with care and attention.

Great pedal...does waht you would want and doesn't interfere with the quality of sound from your guitar

Terrible. Boss NS2 clone it may be but get the Boss even if thats average at best. This eats your signal and sustain much moreso than an NS2. It robs tone as well. Unusable in reality. The taper on the pots is terrible. All or nothing. There are some Behringer gems, TS808 clone being king, but this was just a pale imitations of the average at best NS2.

After almost two years with it, I can safely say it's okay, it does the job okay. The build quality isn't the greatest, which is expy with the price. It doesn't 100% reduce noise, but it helps reduce it. Though I am still getting a little noise (which might be caused by something coming after my noise gate, but I'm not sure). If you've got the money, I'd go for a higher noise gate, such as the Boss pedal this is copying. But in a pinch, it does the job. If you don't have as much money then again this would do the job. (I do plan to save up and upgrade to a higher end noise gate pedal)

The Behringer NR300 Noise Reducer Effects Pedal is one of those pedals that people like myself who buy too many effects pedals for their guitars end up buying. If you put your really high quality effects pedals together in the most correct order possibleand use only top quality connectors, you will possibly not need one of these. However, old stomp boxes that we get attached to and dodgy leads can make one of these an almost compulsory purchase. Put it in your effects chain before your delay or reverb pedals and after all the distortion and fuzz boxes and it will be at its best for you. It is NOT a sexy pedal in that it doesn't do superb audible things that the audience will pick up on, like a good wah pedal will. It IS however, the best way I know to stop everyone out front from giving you funny looks because all your pedals are noisy and hissy and sound horrible and amateurish. Make sure you use the correct output from this pedal and all will be well. I consider it a little money very wisely spent and it has averted many problems for me.

For the price of this pedal it shouldn't be this good. It's on par with other more expensive similar pedals. I chose this over some others because it has a send and recieve loop. Gate the noise early but set the threshold on how it sounds later in your signal chain. Best of both worlds, almost like having a gate at 2 points. The pedal has a reduction and a mute mode on it. I use the reduction mode because I find the mute mode works a little strange. In reduction mode you can turn the pedal off and it bypasses. In mute mode the pedal gates the noise when it's OFF and it mutes your guitar when it's ON. That is weird to me but I guess it could be useful for some players.

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The Behringer NR300 Noise Reducer is a game-changer for guitarists seeking top-notch performance without breaking the bank. Here's why it deserves a solid 5 stars: 1. Impressive Performance: - The NR300 effectively tames unwanted noise caused by high-gain effects. Whether you're shredding or strumming, it keeps your signal clean and pristine. - Comparable to the renowned Boss NS-2 pedal, the NR300 delivers near-identical noise reduction capabilities. 2. Unbeatable Value: - At its affordable price point, the NR300 punches well above its weight. You won't find a better deal for noise reduction. - It's a must-have for budget-conscious guitarists who refuse to compromise on quality. 3. Sturdy Build (with a Twist): - Yes, it's true—the NR300 sports a plastic exterior. But hold on! After thorough testing, we've found it surprisingly robust. - Think about it: How hard are you really stomping on your gear? The NR300 can handle regular gigging and studio sessions without flinching. In summary, the Behringer NR300 Noise Reducer combines stellar performance, unbeatable value, and a durable build. Don't let the plastic fool you—this pedal means business!

Does the job.

I bought the Behringer NR300 Noise Reducer and the Behringer CS400 Compressor Sustainer at the same time. (My comments are identical for both pedals.) For me, this pedal does a great job at 1/4 the price of the popular competing brand. My official rating is 4.5. I'm docking 0.5 point for the difficulty in replacing the battery (details later in this review). By all means, check the other reviews for their impressions of this effects pedal. I'd like to address some things I haven't seen in other reviews. Based on my experience, you MUST power this pedal with a FRESH 9V battery. And remember, batteries don't last forever. As the battery reaches the end of its useful life, you will begin to hear unpleasant distortions. That's the time to put in a new battery, or switch to a 9V adapter. Beware, though, that sound may be degraded if you power the pedal with a garden variety 9V adapter. I tried a random adapter that was lying around, and I got the same gravely sound as I did from a dying battery. My theory is that cheaper adapters may have significant amounts of AC coming through on top of the DC, and that AC can leak into the signal processing circuitry and affect the sound. Some AC on the DC is okay if you are a powering a lamp, but not if you want unadulterated sound coming from your guitar. So use only a high quality adapter. I use the Visual Sound One Spot Adapter, available here on Amazon. I can't detect any of the distortion I heard when using a dying battery or cheap adapter. Yes, the One Spot is more expensive than other adapters, but it's designed specifically to power effects pedals. While you're ordering the One Spot Adapter, get a Visual Sound One Spot Multi-Plug Cable so the adapter can power multiple effects pedals. There's another reason not to use batteries. You must remove the pedal from the base to get to the battery compartment. The pedal is very difficult to remove and replace. The pedal pivots on two spring-loaded pins that are an exact fit into the holes in the pedal. Removing the pedal is awkward, at best. When replacing the pedal, it's difficult to get the pins lined up with the holes. If I were regularly using batteries, I would chamfer the inside corners of the holes, or carefully drill out the holes to make them a few thousandths larger. One surprise was the battery connector. It's a hefty plastic unit, unlike the cheesy 9V connectors found on most products—you know, the kind that are wrapped in vinyl and feel like they will break when you are trying to pry them off the battery. Frankly, this is the first product I've encountered with a high quality 9V battery connector.

Works fine