Overview
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.
Features
• 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
Specifications
• 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
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Reviews
Musicplayer.com, May 2007
"We found the L.R. Baggs Para Acoustic DI to be an essential enhancement to any acoustic pickup configuration." Read full review
Acclaim
"A friend of mine recommended I get a Baggs Para DI for my fiddle. He said it would be able to achieve exactly the sound I wanted. I've been using one ever since, and he was right - I love it!"- Bethany Dick w/ Sara Evans
"I am amazed at the flexibility and insight incorporated into the DI"- Patty Larkin
"The Para Acoustic DI is a must for all musicians that play acoustic instruments in an electric environment. Using LR Baggs products gives me a sense of confidence in my tone, so I can concentrate on playing my instruments and not worry about anything else."- Levi Dennis w/ Gary Allan
