MXR M-80 Bass DI+
A direct injection box with a touch of magic
Direct linking with any PA system is never an exact science, so having your own DI box is always an asset. As an extra, this unit also offers highly controlled distortion and super quiet switching between straight DI and effect.
Sounds
There's great adjustment on natural clean sounds, with the colour switch providing a tasteful preset EQ, and there's loads of warmth here too. The additional full-on distortion can be finely tuned for extra enhancement. The trigger control works with the gate switch to minimise noise when using the distortion.
MusicRadar Rating
Pros
Tough and wellequipped; good EQ preset
Cons
Convincing techs your DI is better than theirs!
Verdict
A robust and well set-out DI – a useful, albeit expensive tool to carry to gigs, just in case.
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Specification
Country of Origin
USA
Features
Clean DI or distortion, Controls: Clean volume, bass, mid-treble, distortion volume, blend, trigger and gain. Effect, distortion, colour, gate and phantom/ground switched
Battery/Adaptor Type
9V Battery DC adaptor
Dimensions
125 x 58 x 93
Unit Power Source
Phantom Power
