Behringer BDI21 V-Tone Bass Amp Modeler

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 5.3 x 7.6 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KIPUQG
• Item model number: BDI21
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required.
  

List Price : $75.99
Price : $37.99
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
BEHRINGER V-TONE BASS DRIVER DI BDI21
Bass Amp Modeler/Direct Recording Preamp/DI Box

• Analog modeling bass preamp/stompbox with DI recording output
• This BEHRINGER product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market
• Authentic V-TONE modeling technology capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, funky slap sounds, crunchy distortions and all in between
• Provides a truckload of great amps in a single stomp box-from traditional bass amps to modern overdriven amp tones that would typically require a multitude of effects units
• Authentic tube emulation circuitry can be mixed with the direct bass signal via blend control
• Presence control for definition and upper harmonics plus ultra-musical 2-band EQ specifically tuned for bass guitars
• Dual DI mode for either direct recording output with tube emulation or standard active direct injection box in bypass mode
• Output available on 1/4'' TS or balanced, gold-plated XLR connectors
• Ground lift switch eliminates typical ground loop problems
• Runs on 9 V battery or the BEHRINGER PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
• Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

There are DI boxes...and then there's the V-TONE BASS BDI21 - the feature-packed analog DI box built especially for bass.
Not Your Average DI Box
The BDI21 combines the features of an active DI (direct injection) box with our proprietary tube emulation circuitry. It's like having a truckload of vintage tube amps right at your toes! The Blend control allows you to mix the amount of tube emulation you want with your direct bass signal. And if you don't want to use the tube emulation feature, just step on the switch and the ADI21 functions as a superb active DI box.
So Easy to Use
With its dedicated DRIVE, TREBLE, BASS, LEVEL, and PRESENCE dials, the BDI21 DI box goes above and beyond, giving you vintage tube tones for some funked-up slap, gonzo overdrive and everything in-between. You can use the BDI21 as a recording output DI, with tube emulation, or as a standard active DI box, when running in bypass mode. The output is laid out on 1/4" TS or balanced, gold-plated XLR connectors. There's also a ground lift switch that eliminates typical ground loop hum problems. You can power this bad boy with a 9V battery or our PSU-SB DC power supply (not included).
Value
When it comes to DI boxes, you can go with simple injection, or plug into the BDI21 to add some badass tube-like fuel injection to your bass. Try the V-TONE BASS BDI21 at your local BEHRINGER dealer and find out just how great your bass can sound.
Bass Amp Modeler / Direct Recording Preamp / DI box

Product Features

• Authentic V-TONE modeling technology capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, funky slap sounds, crunchy distortions and all in between
• Provides a truckload of great amps in a single stomp box—from traditional bass amps to modern overdriven amp tones that would typically require a multitude of effects units
• Presence control for definition and upper harmonics plus ultra-musical 2-band EQ specifically tuned for bass guitars
• Output available on 1/4' TS or balanced, gold-plated XLR connectors
• Runs on 9 V battery or the BEHRINGER PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
• Provides a truckload of great amps in a single stomp box—from traditional bass amps to modern overdriven amp tones
• Gold-plated XLR connectors

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Customer Reviews

OK here are the facts:
1- I own a cheap bass. I admit it freely, and I don't regret it. Considering the economic times is just wise to choose the cheapest tool that will get the job done. I also admit that cheap instruments sound cheap, and my Memphis is no exception.
2- For expert ears, tonal coloring is no substitute of a good instrument. However for most listeners is just difficult (if not plain impossible) to distinguish between good and great.
3- Amplifiers are as important as the Bass for the final tone. So is technique (I don't like picks, fingers only), in fact a good player can make a crappy instrument sound good, and no matter how expensive your instrument, if you can't play it will show.
After the above disclaimers, I can totally assure you that THIS BOX IS AWESOME. First it makes your cheap instrument sound like is 5 times (in my case 10) more expensive. I use as a DI to an Edirol M-16DX mixer, then either via USB 2.0 to Apple Logic or to a pair of Behringer B215A 400 W Active speakers (yes they are behringer too, so wut?) I didn't buy the power cord, instead I have a steady supply of 9V (which I remove when the unit is not in use). Using the balanced output (XLR) there's no humm, dial the level up to get good volume, and dial the equalizer knobs to your liking (use your ears, finding the tones you like is not difficult). Is not great, but is very good, and considering its versatility and that unbeatable price, the Behringer BDI21 is a clear winner, not just for us in a budget, but also for beginners and mid level players. Just don't step on it.

I will preface what I am about to type by saying that although I have been playing bass for 17 years, I am realtively new to audio engineering and digital recording, so please forgive any techncial innacuracies.
Just got the BDI 21,and have learned that does quite a lot for small box at minimal cost.
The amp emulation capabilities are subtle, but you can get just enough tube compression to take the edge off and get a fairly tight, smooth, and controlled sound (with just enough growl when needed). Nothing amazing here, but it does the trick.
What the description does not mention is that the BDI21 also works as a signal splitter. There are two outputs (balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" line out), and they can work simultaneously with no noticable signal loss (even in bypass mode). I use it to send a nice clean signal to the audio interface/mixer using the balanced XLR output, and another signal to a dedicated bass amp using the 1/4" (to be used as a personal monitor). I can add whatever effect pedals I want to the monitor line and still send a clean signal to the DAW. It would be worth the $30 if this was its only function, but the BDI21 does a lot more.
The BDI21 does work as preamp, but it is not an especially powerful preamp unless you crank the drive knob. This is actually a good thing, as most XLR inputs on mixers and audio interfaces have a built in preamp. If BDI21 preamp were very powerful, you would get a lot of extraneous noise by doubling up on preamps. The BDI21 XLR output going into a mixer or audio interface XLR input with built-in preamp generates no noticable extra noise, and is ideal for recording. The signal is crystal clear. I get a much cleaner signal this way than going 1/4" direct from the passive p-bass into the preamped 1/4" instrument input on the audio interface (true in both amp modeling and bypass mode). Any extra noise generated by going through 2 preamps is way more than compensated by the balanced XLR.
I'm not saying the BDI21 does not work as a preamp at all. It does boost the signal just enough to use the 1/4" line level inputs on a mixer/audio interface. When you use the 1/4" out of the BDI21 into the line-level inputs on the mixer/audio interface, the signal level is relatively low, and there is tons of overhead (it is almost clip-proof; also ideal for recording). You get a litte more noise in this configuration, but much less chance of clipping when you are whaling on the low E, so it is a fair trade. If you are going to slap and pop or play very volume-dynamic music, this is a good way to go. You can always boost the signal in the DAW when mixing the recording (or crank the gain on the PA when playing live).
All in all, a very cool little box. The amp modulation is nothing to write home about, but it is pretty good, and all the other amazing features more than compensate for any shortcomings in that department. For $32, there is no reason not to have this little guy in your bag of tricks.

 

Behringer BDI21 V-Tone Bass Amp Modeler