MXR M80 Bass DI Plus

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MXR M80 Bass DI Plus

MXR

M80 Bass DI Plus

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 175204
Brand: MXR
Model: M80 Bass DI Plus
Category: Bass Pedals
Price: $240.90

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The MXR M80 Bass DI Plus is a seriously well-equipped direct box for bassists who want a bit of everything. It’s great for players who need a solid DI signal with shaping options and a touch of overdrive—perfect for funk, rock, or even a little blues where you want to add some warmth and aggression without needing a separate overdrive pedal.

Product Description

MXR M80 Bass DI Plus, Bass Di Plus

The Bass D.I. + combines all the requirements a modern bass player has in a DI box in one device. A preamplifier and a specially designed EQ make a start and a switchable distortion with faders and a switchable gate as well as XLR and 6.3mm outputs complete the picture.

  • Very rugged housing
  • 2 Metal footswitch
  • Controller for clean volume
  • distorted volume
  • blend
  • trigger
  • gain
  • bass
  • mid and highs
  • Switch for colour
  • phantom power and gate
  • 1 Input
  • 1 Output
  • Status LED
  • Distortion LED
  • Gate LED
PROS
  • • Rugged metal housing inspires confidence on stage and in the studio
  • • Versatile EQ section shapes tone from scooped mids to aggressive highs
  • • Distortion offers usable grit, not just fuzz – surprisingly musical
  • • Gate effectively tames unwanted noise without choking sustain
CONS
  • • Size and weight make it less ideal for gigging bassists with limited space
  • • Distortion character might be too subtle for players seeking extreme distortion
  • • EQ controls, while versatile, could benefit from more precise markings

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Key Features

Effect Type Bass Direct Box with Preamplifier, EQ, Distortion, and Gate
Controls Clean Volume, Distorted Volume, Blend, Trigger, Gain, Bass, Mid, Highs, Color Switch, Gate Switch, Phantom Power Switch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC Power Adapter (center negative) - not included
Connections Instrument Input (6.3mm), XLR Output, 6.3mm Output, DC Power Input
Dimensions 4.75 in x 6.5 in x 2.75 in

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s more of a subtle grit than a full-blown overdrive. Think a warm, slightly overdriven amp channel, not a screaming distortion unit.
It’s a good gate, but extreme noise reduction might require a dedicated noise suppressor. It handles typical stage noise quite well, though.
Yes, it offers a noticeable shift in the preamp's tonal response, adding a bit more warmth and character to the clean signal.

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