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iamqman
Published on 07/21/11 at 22:26
Tech 21 in one of the most resourceful companies on the market today They have products in the hands of amateur musicians and professional musicians around the world. They have successfully provided the industry with pedals and effects that have been used to accompany many players rigs and clubs. They have successfully developed one of the most used power amps on the market today.This little pedal is the smaller little brother to the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver Deluxe. This one has three channels where as the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver Deluxe has four channels. Basically the same tones just a little more smaller.
Tech 21 Programmable Bass Driver DI Features:
* 3-channel programmable DI box especially for bass instruments
* Drive, Bass, Treble, Presence, Blend and Level controls
* Go live with just your Bass Driver DI straight into the PA
* Bounce into any studio with a Programmable Bass Driver DI and plug directly into the board
* While larger than other SansAmp pedals, the Programmable Bass Driver DI still fits into a gig bag
* Actual size is 7.25" L x 5" W x 2" H.
* Roadworthy all-metal construction, yet weighs a mere 25 oz.
* Operable with a 9-volt alkaline battery or optional Tech 21 DC2 power supply, and also phantom powerable
UTILIZATION
Details
Type Active DI/EQ/Preamp
Channels 1
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x XLR
Height 2.25"
Depth 5.25"
Width 7.25"
Weight 1.6 lbs.
SOUND QUALITY
This unit does sound pretty good for what it is. It works with any bass guitar and any style of music. It has three possible presets for you to tailor each tone and store it upon each selected foot switch. You can recall these presets on the fly at a gig or a show with easy.
If you are looking for a tube tone this won't get you there. The tone is warm but not tube warm so if you are looking for that tube warmth this is not going to be you thing. This is a function unit that sound great and helps push the tone where simple pickups can only go so far. This floor preamp allows a bass guitarist to choose from four selections of sounds and push his bass playing through the house without having to lug around a hug rack and stack of equipment. There is a built in effects loop which allows the user to selection external effects such as other distortion pedals, delays, chorus, etc. This helps a musician play comfortably without having the stress of having one generic sound all night long at the gig.
OVERALL OPINION
At new these units come in right at around $200, which is a little cheaper than the big brother the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver Deluxe. That unit is priced around $269. So if you don't need four possible presets and three is you answer then this is the pedal driver for you.
Tech 21 Programmable Bass Driver DI Features:
* 3-channel programmable DI box especially for bass instruments
* Drive, Bass, Treble, Presence, Blend and Level controls
* Go live with just your Bass Driver DI straight into the PA
* Bounce into any studio with a Programmable Bass Driver DI and plug directly into the board
* While larger than other SansAmp pedals, the Programmable Bass Driver DI still fits into a gig bag
* Actual size is 7.25" L x 5" W x 2" H.
* Roadworthy all-metal construction, yet weighs a mere 25 oz.
* Operable with a 9-volt alkaline battery or optional Tech 21 DC2 power supply, and also phantom powerable
UTILIZATION
Details
Type Active DI/EQ/Preamp
Channels 1
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x XLR
Height 2.25"
Depth 5.25"
Width 7.25"
Weight 1.6 lbs.
SOUND QUALITY
This unit does sound pretty good for what it is. It works with any bass guitar and any style of music. It has three possible presets for you to tailor each tone and store it upon each selected foot switch. You can recall these presets on the fly at a gig or a show with easy.
If you are looking for a tube tone this won't get you there. The tone is warm but not tube warm so if you are looking for that tube warmth this is not going to be you thing. This is a function unit that sound great and helps push the tone where simple pickups can only go so far. This floor preamp allows a bass guitarist to choose from four selections of sounds and push his bass playing through the house without having to lug around a hug rack and stack of equipment. There is a built in effects loop which allows the user to selection external effects such as other distortion pedals, delays, chorus, etc. This helps a musician play comfortably without having the stress of having one generic sound all night long at the gig.
OVERALL OPINION
At new these units come in right at around $200, which is a little cheaper than the big brother the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver Deluxe. That unit is priced around $269. So if you don't need four possible presets and three is you answer then this is the pedal driver for you.