L.R.Baggs Para Acoustic DI Preamp
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L.R.Baggs
Para Acoustic DI Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
172122
Brand:
L.R.Baggs
Model:
Para Acoustic DI Preamp
Category:
Acoustic Guitar Effects
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Para DI is a serious upgrade for any acoustic player wanting control over their sound. It’s fantastic for live performance, especially when dealing with feedback, and the EQ lets you really dial in your tone to complement different pickups and playing styles—from delicate fingerpicking to aggressive strumming.
Product Description
- L.R.Baggs Para Acoustic DI Preamp
- Preamp / EQ / DI Box
- Studio quality
- Built-in Notch filter
- External parametric 5-Band EQ and DI Box
- 24 dB Adjustable gain
- Requires + 48V phantom power or 9V battery
- Specifically for use with acoustic instruments
- Due to the high input impedance blends with virtually any pickup
- Phase inverter circuit for increased feedback safety
- Balanced XLR output and unbalanced jack output for connection to a PA
- an amp or both simultaneously
- Sturdy metal housing
PROS
- • Excellent notch filter eliminates unwanted resonances effectively.
- • Parametric EQ offers precise tonal shaping for varied pickups.
- • Robust metal chassis ensures durability for gigging musicians.
- • Phase inverter dramatically reduces feedback, a crucial stage tool.
CONS
- • Can be slightly complex to dial in for beginners; learning curve exists.
- • Requires phantom power or battery, limiting flexibility in some situations.
- • EQ range, while precise, might feel limited for extreme tonal sculpting.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Acoustic Preamp / EQ / DI
Controls
5-band parametric EQ, adjustable gain, phase switch, notch filter
Presets
None - fully parametric
Connections
Balanced XLR, Unbalanced 1/4 in jack, 9V DC input
Power Supply
9V battery or +48V phantom power
Weight
Approximately 1.1 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Venue offers more presets, while the Para gives you full, uncompromised parametric control—it’s a trade-off between convenience and flexibility.
Absolutely; the notch filter is specifically designed to tame those harsh piezo frequencies, and the EQ allows for further refinement.
While not as extensive as some broader EQ options, the parametric nature of the EQ allows for very precise adjustments, often exceeding what’s possible with fixed-frequency EQs.
