tc electronic Spark Mini Booster

The Spark Mini is a great clean boost, without any perceivable sound colouring or noise. The build is solid, the knob is comfortable and the switch is soft (without that clunk that most oldschool switches have), so it doesn't hurt when you step on it only wearing socks. Works fine both as a boost before my preamp to raise the gain, and in the FX loop as a volume boost. Comes with self-adhesing rubber feet and a tc electronic sticker. Looks quite cool, too.

The switch also has a hold feature (tc electronic call it PrimeTime), meaning that if you press and release the switch it works as usual, but if you hold the switch down for more than a moment the pedal switches off when you take your foot off. Very useful if you only want to accentuate a specific part.

The only downside is that battery isn't an option, but I don't know how you would do that in this size.

Great pedal in a small form factor and for a low price.

I never really thought about a booster pedal before. I was always drawn to the 'fancy' pedals to change the sound and could not really see the point of the booster pedals.

Plugged this in and straight away was hit with the "Wow! factor", the guitar signal I know was boosted but sounded so much more resonant and clear and also made the rest of the effect box chain sound so much better, which makes sense as it is giving so much more signals for the other pedals to work with.

Not sounding like I am overstating it, but it was like plugging in new guitars. Without it, straight away the guitars sound much duller and lifeless. I could not imagine not using one of these now.

I was so impressed I also bought it's big brother and use this mini-pedal mid-chain having the big brother direct from the guitar driving the chain and now getting a sound I could only have dreamed of and for not a lot of money.

Can only highly recommend this, you have to get one ..... or two.

Only recently have I been turned on to the world of boosters and their absolute usefulness. Interested enough, I bought the spark mini booster.

Initially, I liked it and finally understood why so many guitar players laud the booster and how it is so useful in a pedalboard. Now, 6 months later, I love it. And usually this happens the opposite way - my love for a pedal starts to decline as the novelty factor wears out. But with this unit, I've come to appreciate it even more: its transparency, its great range and one-knob versatility, its adorable size and interesting looks. It's just an all round great pedal.

One of the smartest additions I have ever made to my pedalboard, which has yet to present a single problem. Definitely recommended!

I had this connected, but didn't always use it, things changed slowly as I got the hang of it, I do minute lead breaks between chord shapes. The stop/go button on this gets a real beating when I'm in full flight, but seems to be doing OK so far.
The adjustable gain on this is a nice feature and I find m'self adjusting a little different for every number.
I love it for expressing my, or the whole mood of the gig.
Overall, it's a super musical tool. Sometimes I don't even kick it, even though it's connected.
That's the story guys, try it y'self and see.

The TC Electonic Spark Mini is a Booster pedal which does exactly what it is meant to be without having to put in great efforts in order to get the results wanted.
The pedal is quite small (roughtly like 2 matchboxes glued together), so there are no problems fitting it on your fx-borad whereever you need it (mine is usually very packed with pedals bit the Spark seems to always find its place).
The case is solid metal with a big plastic knob which regulates the boost (aka a volume knob) and a standard TC switch. These are very light-going and feel softer than standard switches, so you don't have to use much force on it. Add an input and output as well as a power cable input and thats all about it.
Almost all, a very bright white LED indicates if the booster is on or of.
Don't be fooled by it's small size, the spark has lots of power and can boost your signal up to the moon.
It also doesn't add noise to your sound or changes it (at least I haven't heard any differences so far), so it's perfect. Just plug into your FX chain, set volume boost and you're done.
Awesome

I had a problem how to get louder volume when I play the guitar solos. Also I had not too much space in my pedalboard.

I wanted a booster pedal for this task in the effect loop of my Marshall JCM900 head.
I already knew TC Electronic products have a great quality and clean sound so my I have chosen this little monster.

It is rigid, solid and beautiful. The momentary switch is perfect, the PrimeTime option is amazing. I didn't regret buying this pedal at all. It gives a massive 20 dB boost, tho I only need around 6 dB boost. When the pedal is off it doesn't alter the original sound in any way thanks for the True Bypass circuit.

I've put the Spark Mini Booster in the amp's fx loop after the delay but before the reverb.