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LR Baggs Venue DI Acoustic Guitar Preamp/DI/EQ/Tuner Pedal

Acoustic Guitar Preamp and DI Pedal with Tuner, 5-band EQ, and Boost Switch
LR Baggs Venue DI Acoustic Guitar Preamp/DI/EQ/Tuner Pedal
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Every Acoustic Player Needs One

Don't perform without the Venue DI — this compact pedal solves the big problems all acoustic guitarists face. Just plug your acoustic guitar into the Venue DI, and it'll get your signal ready to be plugged into the mixer, preserving the natural sound of your guitar for the whole audience to hear. More than that, Sweetwater guitarists often utilize the onboard 5-band EQ to tune their sound so that it fits in nicely with the other instruments onstage and doesn't compete with lead vocals. You'll also love the built-in tuner for quick tune-ups between songs. There's more to know about the Venue DI, though.

Stay consistent and clear in a single tap

We've all been there: you're playing a tune, the vibe of the song kicks into the next gear, and you wish you could quickly "turn up" your guitar sound. With the Venue DI, you can — just tap on the Boost footswitch to get the guitar sound where you want it. Plus, you can adjust the boost ahead of time, so the "oomph" it gives you is perfect. You'll also be glad to hear that the Venue DI is fully prepared to help you fight potential problems with feedback with a Garret Null notch filter and a phase inversion switch, so squealing noise won't ruin your set.

An invaluable solution for any stage or studio application

When you're taking your acoustic guitar to the stage, you want to perform with confidence, have control over your sound, stay in tune, and ensure feedback never gets in the way of your sound. LR Baggs helps you do all of that with the handy Venue DI. A carrying case even comes with it!

LR Baggs Venue DI Features:

  • 3-in-1 system for performing acoustic guitarists
  • Adjustable gain for both passive and active pickups
  • Onboard tuner has a Mute/Tune footswitch for ease of use in any environment
  • 5-band EQ with tunable low-mid and high-mid bands for shaping your sound
  • Phase inversion for the best sound and feedback control
  • Boost footswitch gives you "oomph" when you need it
  • Full isolation audio transformer-coupled DI
  • 4-segment clip meter to visually optimize gain setting
  • 4-segment battery status gauge
  • XLR and 1/4-in. outputs for convenience
  • Series FX loops with separate jacks for send and return
  • Works with a 9V battery or optional adapter
  • Includes a carrying case

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Acoustic Guitar Preamp
  • EQ: Bass, Low Mid, Hi Mid, Treble
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/4" (return)
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR (DI out), 1 x 1/4" (send)
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Height: 1.5"
  • Width: 7.6"
  • Depth: 7.5"
  • Weight: 2.2 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: VENUE DI

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Reviews

Rated 5/5
Amazing Purchase
For being a 1st time customer, I was genuinely surprised how quick shipment was. Product came in perfect condition and works really well with my acoustic guitar.
Music background: 7 years in playing guitar at my church
Rated 5/5
I FOUND MY SOUND !!!!
With my recent acquisition of a Taylor 224ce DLX Koa acoustic guitar, I needed a DI to "dial in" my tone and the sound I had been looking for. The LR Baggs Venue DI accomplished the task! I am still just a bedroom basement player, but as my skills improve, I want to be ready to take it to the stage - whenever that day arrives. After adding the LR Baggs Venue to my acoustic board and dialing in the EQ, I feel I have NO WORRIES when it comes to any feedback or "quack" from either my Taylor of my Yamaha acoustic. As I have said in other reviews of gear that I have picked up in person at Sweetwater, I would rather drive the 1.5 hours from Toledo, Ohio for a pack of guitar picks than ever step foot in a "box guitar store" ever again! Although, for this purchase, I went the online route and I am totally satisfied !

If you have not made the trip to Sweetwater, even if it is a bit of a drive, make a "day trip" out of it. I promise you will enjoy the experience!
Music background: Approaching my 4th year as a Bedroom Basement guitar player with hopes of getting on a stage...Someday !
Rated 4.5/5
LR Baggs Venue Preamp
I'm very happy with this preamp. Have run my PRS acoustic and a Godin nylon string guitar through it and the sound is excellent. It's nice having a DI, EQ, tuner all in one unit. I was able to get lots of gain with this unit with no feedback. I discovered that if I want a little grit in my sound, it's possible to raise the gain and drive the preamp a little. This unit also has a boost switch, which is handy for soloing. I use a very minimal pedal board. This is perfect. Glad I got it.
Rated 4.5/5
Great
It's f-ing great buy it. I bought it for my Gibson Dove and it's kick ___ Eq is bass, lo mid w sweep, hi mid w sweep, treble, presence, notch, phase, muted tuner, boost w adjustable volume. 1/4" and xlr out. Gain has a bit of soft knee compression but very slight which I like. And of course there's a separate volume out. It enabled me to play my "real guitar" on an actual gig.
Rated 5/5
did not buy it for the tuner
this pedal is exactly what I needed , I got a Martin HD28 and want it to sound like it sounds without pick up . this pedal is the best EQ for acoustic that I have come across and being a DI is also a great plus . the fx loop makes it a great addition to my pedal board . All the bad reviews on the tuner are blown up . I did not buy it to have a tuner LOL ! I recommend it , check out the multiple YouTube videos available
Music background: Classic rock