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Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 Pedal

Bass Preamp/DI Pedal with Extended Bass Control, Selectable Midrange Frequency Control, Drive, Blend, and Parallel Output
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Bass Driver Punch with Expanded Tone Controls

Bolster your bass tone with a Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 preamp/direct box pedal. Based on the classic SansAmp bass pedal at the heart of countless live and recording rigs, the SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 delivers an expanded range of tonal control ideal for modern bass rigs. Those of us here at Sweetwater who play 5-string and 6-string bass particularly love the expanded low-end control, which lets you center the bass control on either 80Hz or drop it down to 40Hz. Likewise, you can set the SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2's midrange frequency to accommodate a wide range of pickups, and with both XLR and 1/4" outputs, this pedal is perfect for bass amps and PA systems.

Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 Preamp/Direct Box Pedal at a Glance:
  • Drive and Presence controls deliver hard-hitting sound
  • Shape your bass tone with EQ and blend controls
  • Run direct or feed your amp with killer bass tone
Drive and Presence controls deliver hard-hitting sound

The SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 delivers an impressive range of tone-shaping options that let you get the most out of your bass. It starts with the drive control, which makes it easy to add heat to your tone, and when you crank it, you get a wooly distortion that can flesh out an otherwise anemic mix. Presence control brings out harmonic overtones to add the perception of loudness, without adding much volume - it's ideal for controlling slap bass tone.

Shape your bass tone with EQ and blend controls

For R&B bass, you may want to back off the Treble, while Bass and Mid controls with switchable center frequencies let you contour your tone for 5- and 6-string basses and a variety of pickup styles. Finally, there's the Blend control, which lets you go nuts with your tone and then mix in some of the unaffected DI signal for a more complex and coherent sound.

Run direct or feed your amp with killer bass tone

One of the things many of the gigging bass players here at Sweetwater love about the SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 is that once you have one, you'll never be without a usable bass rig again. That's because the SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 includes both 1/4" and XLR outputs. Want to feed your bass amp? No problem! Depending on your amp, you can totally bypass your amp's preamp and run the SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2's output directly into the effects return. Likewise, you can send the signal straight to the PA via the XLR output, and if you hit it with phantom power, you don't even need to worry about batteries or AC. And thanks to the parallel output, you can even do both, sending the affected signal to the PA while feeding your bass amp with clean signal for stage monitoring.

Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 Preamp/Direct Box Pedal Features:
  • A powerful tone-shaping tool for bass players of all styles and setups
  • Drive control lets you add heat and hair to your basic bass tone
  • Presence and treble control let you contour your top-end expression
  • Bass control with 40/80Hz switch accommodates 4-, 5-, and 6-string basses
  • Mid control with 500/1000Hz switch lets you adjust for pickups and technique
  • Blend control lets you mix in unaffected signal for added clarity
  • Choose between 1/4" instrument signal and XLR line-level outputs
  • Parallel output lets you send clean signal to your onstage amp
Contour your bass tone with a Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Preamp/DI bass pedal with 3-band EQ and frequency shift
  • Form Factor: Pedal
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" (thru)
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply or phantom power
  • Batteries: Optional 9V battery
  • Height: 2.0"
  • Width: 4.75"
  • Depth: 3.75"
  • Weight: 14 oz.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BSDR-V2

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Rated 5/5

A true masterpiece!!

Over decades it has been always a critical thing to have a tool that delivers ether in the studio or on the road, well this amazing pedal has done that. The tone is simply ridiculous, and the build of it second to none. After several pedalboards build, when I was in conversations with some serious rig builders in Nashville for my next touring/studio bass rig the ask me what do you want on it, I said the SansAmp, it's a must. My bass pedalboard would have never be complete without it. If you play bass and need some serious tone, look no further,. This is it!
Music background: Music producer, Arranger, Composer, MD, professional touring/session bassist.
Rated 5/5

Tried and true. Can’t go wrong with this one.

I've had this preamp about a month now. I am completely happy with my decision to get this one. I was vacillating between this, the Darkglass B7K, the GK Plex and the MXR M81. I read the countless positive reviews and pulled on this guy.

I really wanted to be able to shape my tone consistently between Worship service and home practice. I'm so happy I can do that and more. I have plenty of signal to send to the house now. The sound guys were pleased and didn't have to do anything but turn me down a bit.

Don't hesitate to grab one of these!
Music background: Worship Bassist for 9 years.
Rated 5/5

Perfect for Home Recording Studios

The Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 is the perfect addition to my home studio.
Music background: Piano | Keyboards | Guitar | Orchestration Production. Michael holds his Master of Art in Interdisciplinary Studies and his Bachelor of Music in piano performance. https://michaelheavner.com/
Rated 5/5

Just what I needed

Great product, great sound, sound engineer loved it too!
Rated 5/5

First Bass DI

Being an old school bass player (34 years), I have always used an amp on stage. The musicians at our new church however, do not use any backline gear, but either use a DI, or plug directly into the board. I watched a bunch of reviews, and chose the SansAmp Bass Driver DI. Wow am I glad I did! It sounds great! I am beyond pleased with my purchase! I can dial in everything from a mellow Fender Bassman or an overdrive SVT.
Music background: jazz, rock, worship
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