Overview
The Venue DI is an acoustic preamp that combines a transformer-coupled DI output for maximum isolation, an EQ specifically tuned for acoustic instruments, a volume boost footswitch to complement your playing styles, and an easy to read chromatic tuner with a mute/tune footswitch. Combining the features from 3 stompboxes into 1, the Venue DI brings a new level of fidelity and usefulness to performing acoustic musicians. Assembled in the USA with 100% quality control testing.
Features
• Adjustable Gain for both passive and active pickups
• 5 band EQ with tunable low-mid and high-mid bands
• Garret Null notch filter for effective feedback control
• Phase inversion for best sound and feedback control
• Full chromatic tuner with footswitch mute/tune function
• Adjustable volume boost footswitch
• Full isolation audio transformer-coupled DI
• Clip meter to visually optimize gain setting
• 4 segment battery status gauge
• XLR and 1/4” outputs
• Series FX loop (separate jacks for send and return)
• Works with 9v battery or DC adapter (not provided)
• Carrying case included
Specifications
• Size: 7.625” x 7.5” x1.5”
• Weight: 2.2 lbs
• Gain: -12dB to +26dB
• Boost: 0dB to +9dB adjustable EQ
• Notch -21dB, sweepable from 60Hz to 320Hz, 1/8 Octave
• EQ - Bass +/- 12dB @ 90Hz
• EQ - Lo Mid +/- 12dB @ 250Hz, sweepable from 100Hz to 500Hz
• EQ - Hi Mid +/- 12dB @ 1kHz, sweepable from 500Hz to 2.8kHz
• EQ - Presence +/- 12dB @ 3kHz
• EQ - Treble +/- 12dB @ 10kHz
• Input Impedance: 10 megohms
• Output Impedance: 600 ohms
• Battery life: 40 hrs (depends on tuner usage)
• Power supply: 9VDC with 100mA minimum (Recommended-Not included)
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L. R. Baggs Venue Preamp/DI Review from Acoustic Guitar
LR Baggs Anthem Release Party - Coldwater Jane
Lloyd Baggs runs over the Venue D.I.
Reviews
Acoustic Guitar Magazine
"Guitarists in bands will especially appreciate the adjustable volume-boost switch. Between the features and the clean sound, the Venue might well be the only thing you need between your guitar and the sound system." Read full review
Rich Brotherton
With Robert Earl Keen
I stopped by home on my way to a gig at the Continental Club tonight, and the Venue had arrived. I took the still-sealed box to the show, opened it up, pushed in a battery, plugged it in, turned a few knobs, and played a GREAT-SOUNDING show! It was amazing how well it worked. I heard every note I played, even with two other acoustics, and never had to struggle to get any sound out from around the other guys. I was stunned and thoroughly pleased with the Venue. Congratulations on this one – it’s a winner. I can’t wait for my next gig.
Carl Cartee
Christian Musician Magazine
"The third and final concert I played with the Venue went great and I had figured out all the little nuances and got it comfortably under my hands. At the end of the show, someone came up to me said, “your acoustic guitars sounded amazing!” That was about the best reason ever for me to go out and get a Venue."
Guitar Gearheads
"But if you want your acoustic guitar to cut through cleanly in a noisier setting, or overcome battlefield conditions like tone-deaf sound guys or P.A. speakers riddled with craters, the Venue D.I. will be a formidable addition to your toolkit. You’ll sound better, and you may just sleep better, too!" Read full review
Premier Guitar Magazine
November 2009
" The clean boost and feedback control are simply fantastic, and combined with the EQ, Gain and Volume controls, this could become essential gear for acoustic players everywhere. Those crafty elves at Baggs have done it again!" Read full review
Musician's Friend
"If you want to get your sound under your control in any venue, putting a Venue in your gig bag should be your first order of business." Read full review
