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Tech 21 Para Driver DI

Item ID: ParaDriver

Direct Box with Active Tone Controls and Sweepable Semi-parametric EQ

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Direct Box Eliminates Harmonics of Piezo Pickups!

The Tech 21 Para Driver DI is a floor version of their RPM rackmount direct box. The Para Driver DI provides the same detailed tone shaping possibilities for any signal source. It's particularly useful with acoustic, electric and bass guitars, and upright bass, either direct to a mixing console or with an instrument amplifier. The Para Driver DI gives your instrument a natural warmth and presence, as if miking it through a tube preamp. The SansAmp circuitry eliminates the harsh, unnatural harmonics of piezo pickups, while the Drive control offers some tasteful edge - from just a little to over the top.


Tech 21 Para Driver DI Features:
  • Active tone controls with 12dB of cut or boost
  • Sweepable semi-parametric EQ
  • 1/" 4.7 megOhm instrument level input
  • 1/4" and XLR outputs with selectable levels
  • Parallel, uneffected output to run a dry signal to a separate channel
  • Phantom power operable, or utilizes an optional 9-volt DC power supply (Tech 21 Model # DC2) , or optional 9-volt battery (not included)
  • Actual size: 4.5" x 3.5" x 1.5"
  • Weight: 12 oz.


Sample Settings Included in the Owner's Manual for:
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Mid-Boost Guitar
  • Champ®
  • Money for Nothing
  • Sparkle Electric Guitar
  • Schenker
  • Deep Tube Bass
  • SVT® Bass
  • Jaco Bass
  • Lead Bass
  • Upright Bass
  • Active Bass Simulator
  • Electric Violin
  • Clean Boost
  • Electric Piano
  • Hammond® Organ
  • Hip-Hop Drums
  • Kick Drums
  • Snare Drum
  • Stomp Box (Compressor) Direct - Clean
  • Stomp Box (Distortion) Direct - Rock
  • Stomp Box (Distortion) Direct - Metal

Shape your tone with the Tech 21 Para Driver DI!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number PMDI

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Reviews

based on 5 reviews

SansAmp is everything as advertised!

by Lonnie Miller from Adams,NY
March 27, 2012
Music Background: Musician in small bars, resturants etc.
I have 2 Taylor guitars and I can set the sound exactly the way I feel comfortable and even my wife say's it sounds GREAT! Thanks

Review The Tech 21 Para Driver DI

by Bob Blagg from VA
November 2, 2011
Music Background: semi professional musician. I have a day job and play on weekends.
This is a wonderful product. I play an Eastman hollow body through a Henriksen jazz amp. I thought I was getting great tone but this little device takes it to a new level. Increased control of bass... read more [+], treble, and mid. Wonderful, warm sound. Service and price from Sweetwater is unbeatable. close [-]

High Quality bass sounds!

by Rich G from Central PA
May 25, 2006
Music Background: Semi pro rock (fusion?) guitarist for decades. ... Home studio
The Para Driver DI is a very impressive piece of gear. It's designed to use for multiple applications, but I added it to my recent Sweetwater order because Tech21 Sansamp products have a great reputat... read more [+]ion among bass players when it comes to getting great live and recorded bass sounds. I'm happy to say that Sweetwater delivered and so does the The Para Driver DI. I needed something to get great recorded bass sounds and this seemed to be everything other Sansamp products are AND it has the MID controls, which most others don't. I'm a guitarist with a home studio and decades of live and studio experience. I already have guitar gear expenses and studio expenses to keep my busy wallet busier. I have friends bring their big money basses and amps over and record a bass line on my songs, but often record my own bass parts on my recordings. I did a lot of research into finding the best and least expensive options for getting similar sounds to the impressive bass rigs. I didn't want to divert much money from the guitar and studio gear list to aquire the high quality bass sounds I wanted. I found a great solution with a wide variety of sound options. I often recommend The Para Driver DI to bass players and they usually already know about it and usually have great things to say about Sansamp. close [-]

Solid "make it better" box

by Paul Valley from Michigan
March 5, 2012
Music Background: Self-taught Engineer and Converted Drummer
Just picked up this little bugger and was surprised by how great the EQ section changed my bass. The different tones that you can tweak out of the Sansamp make me not want to look at other pedals, ex... read more [+]cept maybe a compressor. But honestly this guy adds so much sustain I think I can get by for a while. close [-]

A very useful tool

by Matt Resovich from San Diego, CA. USA
November 29, 2011
Music Background: Touring and Recording Musician
I was about to tour overseas in a brand new territory and was worried about the quality and consistency of my backline/stage sound. Sweetwater was the only place I could get an overnight delivery gua... read more [+]ranteed to make it before my flight. It was worth every penny including what I paid for speedy delivery. Both myself and our soundguy were relieved to have a consistent sound every night at the amp and at the board. Having the preamp controls on a DI box really changed my approach to stage sound. Every night I got the sound I wanted for my electric vioin regardless of the local sound equipment. Since then I have recorded bass and synth direct with the ParaDI and I can dial in amazing tone across a wide spectrum. On stage or in studio the ParaDI is a very useful tool. close [-]

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