Description
Cutting through a dense live mix during a solo requires a pure, unadulterated volume increase. The TC Electronic Spark Mini is a discrete analog booster designed to provide up to 20dB of completely clean gain. Housed in an extremely compact enclosure, it relies on a single knob to amplify your core tone without altering its fundamental EQ characteristics.
Its PrimeTime footswitch technology allows for both latching and momentary operation, giving players exact control over when the boost engages. This miniature workhorse is highly practical for lead guitarists needing a solo volume jump, players looking to push a tube amplifier into natural overdrive, and musicians compensating for volume drops when switching between different guitars.
Who Is This For?
This pedal is targeted at guitarists who love their current tone but simply need more of it. Whether you need a transparent volume bump for solos or a constant signal push to drive the front end of a vintage tube amp into saturation, the Spark Mini delivers without taking up valuable board space.
Key Features
20dB of Clean Analog Boost
The entirely analog circuit provides up to 20 decibels of pristine gain. When placed after overdrive pedals in your signal chain, it acts as a pure volume lift; when placed before them, it adds gain and saturation, pushing your drive pedals or tube amp into heavier distortion.
PrimeTime Switching Technology
The unique footswitch intelligently senses how you apply pressure. A standard tap turns the pedal on and off like a traditional latching switch, while holding the switch down engages the boost momentarily—perfect for emphasizing quick, passing licks or specific phrases before instantly returning to unity gain.
Ultra-Small Footprint
The extremely narrow, mini-pedal housing ensures the Spark Mini can fit into the tightest spaces on a crowded pedalboard. Its simplistic, single-knob design guarantees that musicians can adjust their solo volume rapidly without bumping adjacent settings.
Specifications Table
| Specification | Detail |
| Brand | TC Electronic |
| Model | Spark Mini |
| Effect Type | Clean Booster |
| Maximum Boost | 20 dB |
| Circuitry | Discrete Analog |
| Switching | PrimeTime (Latching/Momentary) True Bypass |