Sound Pure's Take
The Para DI is a compact device that really should be in every acoustic guitar player's rig. The preamp enhances any passive or active acoustic instrument pickup and takes the tone to another level of fullness and depth. The studio-quality EQ provides ultimate control over EQ settings, allowing the performer to take the reigns before the signal ever reaches the P.A. system. The tunable midrange band really comes in handy when taming those boxy midrange frequencies, and the tunable notch filter helps you find and eliminate frequencies that are boomy or prone to feedback. And we don't have to tell you about the Para DI's reliability, just look to so many touring acts and sound engineers around the world who choose the Para DI for their stage setup. Call Sound Pure's guitar department today and try one for yourself!
From L.R. Baggs
The Para DI is a studio quality direct box, featuring a five-band equalizer with tunable notch and midrange controls, adjustable gain and phase inversion. Our proprietary Quasi-Passive EQ circuitry is totally transparent and allows control over voicing without sacrificing tone -- a big advance over conventional equalizers. In short, the Para DI Is engineered to bring out the best in any pickup.
Discrete pure class A FET input for audiophile-quality sound and
very low noise
5 Band EQ controls include treble, presence and bass controls,
along with tunable notch filter and sweepable mid EQ with 2
octave range
Phase inversion switch for increased feedback control
Proprietary Quasi-Passive EQ places synthesized passive EQ
circuitry in a parallel side-chain with main signal for control of
instrument voicing without sacrificing tonal purity
24 dB of adjustable gain for optimum performance and the
lowest noise with a variety of input sources, including low
output pickups
Balanced XLR and unbalanced outputs for use with an amp or
PA or both simultaneously
High input impedance (10 Meg) delivers the full potential of any
pickup
High current buffered output drives long cables into difficult,
low impedance loads without fidelity loss
Heavy duty steel box provides extra protection
Runs on 48V phantom power or 9V battery, which provides 200
hours of play time
External battery compartment allows quick and easy battery
changes
- Size
- 5.6" x 3.6" x 1.9"
- Weight
- 14.5 oz.
- Battery Type
- Single 9V
- Current Consumption
- 2.9mA
- Battery Life
- > 200 Hours (alkaline)
- External Power
- 30-48V Phantom Power
- EQ - Low
- ± 12dB @ 85Hz
- EQ - Notch
- ± 6dB @ 98Hz-247Hz
- EQ - Midrange
- ± 12dB @ 400Hz-1.6kHz
- EQ - Presence
- ± 6dB @ 5kHz
- EQ - Treble
- ± 12dB @ 10kHz
- Low Cut Filter
- Fixed, 12dB/oct. @ 35Hz
- Sensitive
- -3dBu
- Gain - Adjustable
- From 4dB-24dB
- Input Impedance
- 10 Megohms
- Signal to Noise
- -88dB, unweighted
- FX Send Impedance
- 12k
- FX Return Impedance
- 100k
- Output Impedance
- 600 ohms
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
Returns
Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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