L.R. Baggs pickups and electronics are used in high-end instruments all over the world. Some of our most expensive instruments come with L.R. Baggs pickups installed, and when we get a chance to recommend the "best" acoustic instrument preamp that we carry, we always go for the Para Acoustic D.I. While offering traditional piezo and magnetic pickups, L.R. Baggs continually reinvents the acoustic pickup genre by offering ribbon transducers, bridge plate transducers, hex pickups, and cleverly-designed control systems. If you're looking for killer tone without compromise, L.R. Baggs has a product that's right for you!
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The adjustable boost on this L.R. Baggs Venue DI is very useful and the notch filter, which eliminates feedback, is noticeably helpful while maintaining solid tone. The built-in tuner makes this unit an all-in-one D.I. perfect for any acoustic instrument player. - Matthew K.
Got to use this for an all acoustic set. It's really exceptional. I had been using the Paracoustic DI, which till now was the best unit I've found. The Venue really smooths out the harsh qualities that come with acoustic pickups in general. I basically plugged it in, set it flat, ran the DI to the house and another line to a Fishman Loudbox 100. I did fiddle with the EQ a bit which is really nice and gradual in response. I'm sure if I had more time I could have dialed in an even better sound, but I must say at flat response it was very enjoyable.
Two really nice surprises on this... First, the tuner is deadly accurate. I was using a Collings OM with a Fishman Natural and the tuner is so easy to see, and spot on. Secondly, the Boost switch sounds fantastic. In fact, I left the boost on and used my vol pedal to pull is back a bit, but still have room to get over the top if necessary. All-in-all this is a really nice unit and considering the tuner and boost, I think it's a great deal. It's also built like a tank. I just ordered my own. - John F.
Make the very most of your true sound at any venue. This is so much more than a DI box and will easily become an essential element for any live acoustic player. You've got a 5-band adjustable EQ, a boost footswitch, a chromatic tuner, with mute, plus a notch filter and ground loop eliminator to cut out feedback and noise. There's even an auxiliary send/return effects loop. Did we mention how well built this is? Check out Lloyd Baggs giving this a real roadworthy test - running it over with a truck! This L.R. Baggs Venue DI really is innovative, designed to withstand real road use, and lets your true sound come through beautifully and easily.
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