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MXR M81 Bass Preamp
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MXR Bass Innovations Preamp PedalFor studio-quality bass tones wherever you play, rely on the MXR M81 Bass preamp pedal. Separate input and output level controls let you take advantage of MXR's innovative Constant Headroom Technology for clarity at volumes other preamps just can't produce. The flawless direct out can be sent to the house pre or post the 3-band, sweepable midrange EQ section - dial in tone for your amp and leave the PA to the sound chick. To get a new tone from an old bas
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Discussed in New problem...A-B switching in the TalkBass community
Gearhead17
MXR M81 Bass PreampJHS Mute Switch Pedal I have two MXR 81's on my board for two different basses. I can set the output level of each pedal along with a quick tone adjustment on both. The mute switch is perfect keeping the sound person and your rig happy. I have yet to find an all encompassing box that has two channels ... ... more
Discussed in New to bass. Need a quiet amp! in the TalkBass community
abarson
A simple DI does not offer any tone shaping. Here is a picture of a common DI box: [link] Maybe what you are thinking of is a preamplifier with DI output. Some of these can also operate as a headphone amp. Here are a few examples: MXR M81 Bass PreampTC Electronic | Product | SPECTRADRIVEInterBass ... more
Riff Ranger
To the list from @abarson, I would add any number of SansAmp offerings from @tech21nyc, along with the Ampeg SCR-DI mentioned by @byacey. And as @two fingers says, we can make better recommendations from that list if we know a bit more about how you want to sound. I don't know much about plug-ins on the software side of ... ... more
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