Behringer NR300 Noise Gate Effects Pedal with Send/Return Loop for Guitar, Bass, Keyboards and Vocals

With a dedicated send/return loop and fully adjustable Threshold, Decay and Reduction controls, the Behringer NR300 gives you surgical control over unwanted noise without compromising your core tone. Whether you are taming high-gain hiss, cleaning up a noisy pedal chain or gating a vocal microphone, this compact noise reduction pedal delivers studio-grade silence on stage or in the rack.

Overview

The NR300 is a dedicated noise gate / noise reduction pedal built around a high-quality VCA (voltage-controlled amplifier) circuit. It features a buffered bypass, a metal chassis with durable plastic housing, and both 9V battery and 9V DC power options. The pedal is equally at home with electric guitar, bass, keyboards and even vocal signals, thanks to its high 500 kΩ input impedance and low 1 kΩ output impedance.

What stands out

• Dedicated send/return loop lets you gate an entire noisy effects chain without altering your dry signal
• Three independent controls – Threshold, Decay and Reduction – for precise noise suppression
• Buffered bypass preserves signal integrity when the effect is off
• LED indicators for effect on/off and battery check
• Runs on a standard 9V battery or optional 9V DC power supply (center negative)
• Compact, road-ready metal chassis with durable plastic housing

Technical details

• Effect type: Noise gate / noise reduction
• Controls: Threshold, Decay, Reduction
• Input: 1/4" TS jack, 500 kΩ impedance
• Output: 1/4" TS jack, 1 kΩ impedance
• Send/return loop: 1/4" TS send, 1/4" TS return
• Bypass type: Buffered bypass
• Power supply: 9V DC, center negative, 100 mA recommended
• Battery support: 9V PP3 battery
• Current draw: approximately 40 mA
• LED indicators: Effect on/off, battery check
• Enclosure: Metal chassis with durable plastic housing
• Designed for: Guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals

Our verdict

The Behringer NR300 punches far above its price class. The send/return loop is a rare feature at this price point and makes it an indispensable tool for anyone running a complex pedalboard. With transparent gating, flexible controls and solid build quality, it is the smart choice for silencing your rig without breaking the bank.