Re: [Harp-L] Para Accoustic DI by LR Baggs?

["Jim Greenwald" <staggerin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Alexander

I've had many years experience with the L.R. Baggs Para Acoustic D.I. and 
consider it a valueable tool, using it mainly for a few things:

REDUCING the output from my very hot bullet-type mics into my harp amps 
(which all have way too much gain.) This is irrespective of any volume 
controls on the mics or preamp tube substitutions.

EQing for amps that could use it but lack adequate tone controls.

Reducing feedback by using one particular mid-range cut setting - if it had 
one more center-frequency it would be damn near perfect for my needs.

What it is:
A very useful stage tool, especially for "acoustic" guitarists whose 
on-board pickup/preamp combos are lacking somewhat in features; a nice 
1-input !! stage "mixer" that lets you loop an FX chain, send a post-FX 
balanced low-Z signal to a PA board (that could be very far away) and a 
"dry" signal elsewhere; a set once and forget device; a great DI recording 
device for input instruments (or mics) with very high impedance - the input 
impedance on this thing is 10 megOhm.

What it isn't:
A harp preamp in the accepted meaning of that term - you don't use it to 
produce an overdriven sound - you use it to overcome certain problems with 
the preamps you feed it to; an interactive control (pedal) - once it's set, 
you don't pop it in and out of the signal chain, nor mess with it. In fact, 
the early version (which I have) has a "gain" control you set on the circuit 
board INSIDE THE DEVICE. Their thinking was, once you've matched it to your 
guitar pickup's need for gain, you lock it up! I originally set it up to 
provide unity gain from my hottest Green Bullet with the output volume on 
the DI at full-on. Current versions now control gain with an external knob - 
since a lot of performers switch instruments in a set.

Hope this helps. Cheers,
Staggerin' jim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alexander Savelyev" <Alexander.Savelyev@xxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:28 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] Para Accoustic DI by LR Baggs?


> Hi,
>
> Consider buying this unit. many guitar players are glad to have it.
> Though I'd like to hear harmonica players' option. Any comments on its
> value in terms of anti-feedback features and tone shaping?
>
> Para Accoustic DI by LR Baggs
> http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/LR-Baggs-Para-Acoustic-DI?sku=307160
>
>
>
> Here's another option I'm considering: ULTRASOUND DI box
> http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/UltraSound-Ultra-PDI-Preamp-DI?sku=188500
>
>
>
> Brief backgroud: I'm planning to use effect pedals and then send the
> ultimate signal to PA. Anti-feedback and tone shaping control at stage
> is of essense.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Alex
>
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