Tech 21 SansAmp Para Driver DI (v2) -Instrument PreAmp w/ Parametric EQ

This floor version of our RPM rackmount provides the same detailed tone shaping possibilities for any signal source. It is particularly useful with acoustic, electric and bass guitars, and upright bass, either direct to a mixing console or with an instrument amplifier. The Para Driver DI gives your instrument a natural warmth and presence, as if miking it through a tube pre-amp. The SansAmp circuitry eliminates the harsh, unnatural harmonics of piezo pickups, while the Drive control offers some tasteful edge — just a little or over-the-top.

Version 2 has exactly the same tonality and functionality with the addition of two new features: Rumble Filter and Air. The Rumble Filter removes unwanted sub-sonic frequencies that cause boominess and audible handling noises associated with acoustic guitars.The Air button adds top-end clarity and sparkle to acoustics.

SAMPLE SETTINGS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR:

• Acoustic Guitar
• Mid-Boost Guitar
• Champ®
• Money for Nothing
• Sparkle Electric Guitar
• Schenker
• Deep Tube Bass
• SVT® Bass
• Jaco Bass
• Lead Bass
• Upright Bass
• Active Bass Simulator
• Electric Violin
• Clean Boost
• Electric Piano
• Hammond® Organ
• Hip-Hop Drums
• Kick Drums
• Snare Drum
• Stomp Box (Compressor) Direct-Clean
• Stomp Box (Distortion) Direct-Rock
• Stomp Box (Distortion) Direct-Metal

PARA DRIVER DI
FEATURES

• Active tone controls with 12dB of cut or boost
• Sweepable semi-parametric EQ
• 1/4-inch 4.7 megOhm instrument level input
• 1/4-inch and XLR outputs with selectable levels
• Parallel, uneffected output to run a dry signal to a separate channel
• BUILT-IN SPEAKER/CAB SIM: The 100% analog SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation technology encompasses the entire signal chain, from pre-amp to power amp to speaker simulation.
• An integral part of the circuitry, the SansAmp speaker simulation will complement any type of guitar or bass speaker cabinet system.
• You can also place an external IR after a SansAmp to give additional flavor if you so desire. The SansAmp speaker sim is designed and individually tailored for a smooth, even response as would be achieved by a multiply-miked cabinet –without peaks, valleys, and notches associated with single miking and many IRs.