--- product_id: 1299390 title: "Behringer CS400 Compressor Sustainer Ultimate Dynamics Effects Pedal" brand: "behringer" price: "€ 53.45" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1299390-behringer-cs400-compressor-sustainer-ultimate-dynamics-effects-pedal store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 9V battery or adapter powered Blue LED status indicator 4 dedicated control knobs Behringer CS400 Compressor Sustainer Ultimate Dynamics Effects Pedal **Brand:** behringer **Price:** € 53.45 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your sound with pro-level compression and sustain — never miss a beat! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Behringer CS400 Compressor Sustainer Ultimate Dynamics Effects Pedal by behringer - **How much does it cost?** € 53.45 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1299390-behringer-cs400-compressor-sustainer-ultimate-dynamics-effects-pedal) ## Best For - behringer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted behringer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Endless Sustain Power:** Keep your notes singing with smooth, studio-quality sustain that commands attention. - • **Pro-Grade Connectivity:** Standard 1/4-inch audio jacks ensure easy integration with your pedalboard setup. - • **Seamless Signal Control:** Compress loud peaks and boost low signals without losing original tone integrity. - • **Precision Tone Sculpting:** Level, Tone, Attack & Sustain controls let you craft your perfect dynamic sound. - • **Reliable Visual Feedback:** Blue LED lets you instantly know when your effect is active and battery status. ## Overview The Behringer CS400 Compressor Sustainer is a compact, metal-bodied analog effects pedal designed for electric guitars and basses. Featuring dedicated Level, Tone, Attack, and Sustain controls, it delivers smooth compression and extended sustain to enhance your dynamic range without compromising tone. Powered by a 9V battery or high-quality adapter, it includes a blue LED for effect and battery status. Ideal for studio and live use, it offers professional sound shaping at a fraction of the cost of premium competitors. ## Description If tone is the name of your game, the COMPRESSOR/SUSTAINER CS400 will add amazing impact to your tone and provide endless sustain. Dynamics play an important role in music. They help to convey emotion, whether it’s a sultry blues solo or the unrelenting gallop of unfettered metal. But uncontrolled dynamics can take all your best intentions and turn them into so much, well…mush. That’s where compression comes in, softening loud sounds and boosting low signal levels to keep everything more uniform. So, a compressor’s main job is to make every note the same volume. Review: Excellent compressor pedal if powered properly - 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 desertcart. 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. Review: Get this pedal for electric 12-string guitars! - This compressor is great for studio/recording settings, as is the case with other behringer products. The case is plastic so might not be the most durable pedal for live performances, but to me the sound is well worth the $30. I use this on my electric 6 string and 12 string guitars, and it sounds great recording with garageband with a touch more software compression! It adds plenty of jangle and sustain. Also works very well with bass guitars. My only complaint is that it gets a little noisy when increasing the sustain, but there is plenty of headroom and it's not enough to take away a star in my eyes. ## Features - Get super-smooth compression and endless sustain - This BEHRINGER product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market - Compress loud and boost low signals without degrading the original sound - Dedicated Level, Tone, Attack and Sustain controls for awesome sound shaping - Blue status LED for effect on/off and battery check ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002X8Y4SQ | | Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. | | Best Sellers Rank | #11,524 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #10 in Electric Guitar Compression Effects #7,465 in Musical Instrument Accessories | | Body Material | Metal | | Color Name | Green | | Connector Type | 1/4 inch audio | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,578) | | Date First Available | November 16, 2009 | | Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 11.2 ounces | | Item model number | CS400 | | Material Type | Metal | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 2.8 x 2.1 x 4.8 inches | | Signal Format | Analog | | Voltage | 9 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Behringer - **Color:** Green - **Item Weight:** 0.7 Pounds - **Product Dimensions:** 2.76"L x 2.13"W x 4.84"H - **Style:** COMPRESSOR/SUSTAINER CS400 ## Images ![Behringer CS400 Compressor Sustainer Ultimate Dynamics Effects Pedal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BRsAeUilL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Configuration, Pattern, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent compressor pedal if powered properly *by B***N on December 29, 2013* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get this pedal for electric 12-string guitars! *by A***R on March 2, 2024* This compressor is great for studio/recording settings, as is the case with other behringer products. The case is plastic so might not be the most durable pedal for live performances, but to me the sound is well worth the $30. I use this on my electric 6 string and 12 string guitars, and it sounds great recording with garageband with a touch more software compression! It adds plenty of jangle and sustain. Also works very well with bass guitars. My only complaint is that it gets a little noisy when increasing the sustain, but there is plenty of headroom and it's not enough to take away a star in my eyes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good pedal with great sustain *by A***R on June 17, 2024* I have another compressor pedal which I use a lot, but it lacks a good sustain. This pedal is a decent compressor, but the big thing about this pedal is the sustain, which is truly outstanding. I put it in the front part of a pedal chain, turn up the sustain, and the sound is fantastic. The price is very friendly. The only issue I have is that it’s made of plastic, so I don’t know how it would handle long-term heavy use. But for recording purposes, it’s a real gem. ## Frequently Bought Together - Behringer CS400 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal - MXR Patch Cable 6 in|15 cm - 3 Pack (3PDCP06) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1299390-behringer-cs400-compressor-sustainer-ultimate-dynamics-effects-pedal](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1299390-behringer-cs400-compressor-sustainer-ultimate-dynamics-effects-pedal) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*