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omtayslick
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Anybody use one of these? If so, what do you think?
CDT-sHaG
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Hi,
I have a friend who has the tech 21 bass driver and it sounds awesome..but
I use the lr baggs para-acoustic DI (PADI) with my acoustic and love it. It does have more eq than the tech 21..and it's cheaper. It is one piece of gear I always use.
$125 here:
http://www.samusic.com/amplification/baggs.shtml
shoreline is a great, reliable company
peace,
chris
I have a friend who has the tech 21 bass driver and it sounds awesome..but
I use the lr baggs para-acoustic DI (PADI) with my acoustic and love it. It does have more eq than the tech 21..and it's cheaper. It is one piece of gear I always use.
$125 here:
http://www.samusic.com/amplification/baggs.shtml
shoreline is a great, reliable company
peace,
chris
JR#97
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I have one. I love it. I might even buy another. I've got a few samples using one if you're interested. Below is my review I posted at www.Harmony-Central.com
Ease of Use: 10
The Tech21 Acoustic DI is basically a DI with some EQ controls and a tube "blend" control. Very easy to use. The manual is very good and gives some good starting points for dialing in a sound. Powered by phantom power is an awesome feature! I also love the i/o options. I don't use the loop as an effects loop, but I do have it going to a tuner and sometimes an amp.
Sound Quality: 8
The sound quality of this unit is top notch, depending on what you're doing. For live, the box is mana from heaven. I hate piezo's, but mic'ing isn't always the best option. I'm able to get a good live sound and kill feedback with the mid/notch control. For my steel string, it takes a bit of tweeking depending on the mood my axe is in. For my nylon string, it doesn't matter what I do live, I can get a good sound... even with the box in passive mode. For recording, you'd be hard pressed to find the sound believable as a tube mic'd guitar. My nylon sound is very usable recorded with it. I've used it with my electric and a Sansamp Original and got some very good recorded tones. I even tried it as an insert on some vocal tracks and got some good results! Live I'll give an 8, recorded I'll give a 7
Reliability: 10
Typical Tech21/Sansamp. Built like a tank. I've had mine for 3 years and no probs whatsoever. Both of my acoustics have xlr outs, so technically I don't even need a DI, so yeah... I'd gig without a backup.
Customer Support: 10
Awesome!!! I've only dealt with them regarding my Sansamp Original pedal and they were very supportive, polite, and prompt.
Overall Rating: 8
I play primarily fingerstyle... open/alternate tunings, blah blah blah... I do gig and do record. My Sansamp Acoustic DI definitely gets used and has been a very useful tool in my box. It is pricey, but I know I've gotten my money's worth out of it. If stolen or lost, I'd replace it.
Ease of Use: 10
The Tech21 Acoustic DI is basically a DI with some EQ controls and a tube "blend" control. Very easy to use. The manual is very good and gives some good starting points for dialing in a sound. Powered by phantom power is an awesome feature! I also love the i/o options. I don't use the loop as an effects loop, but I do have it going to a tuner and sometimes an amp.
Sound Quality: 8
The sound quality of this unit is top notch, depending on what you're doing. For live, the box is mana from heaven. I hate piezo's, but mic'ing isn't always the best option. I'm able to get a good live sound and kill feedback with the mid/notch control. For my steel string, it takes a bit of tweeking depending on the mood my axe is in. For my nylon string, it doesn't matter what I do live, I can get a good sound... even with the box in passive mode. For recording, you'd be hard pressed to find the sound believable as a tube mic'd guitar. My nylon sound is very usable recorded with it. I've used it with my electric and a Sansamp Original and got some very good recorded tones. I even tried it as an insert on some vocal tracks and got some good results! Live I'll give an 8, recorded I'll give a 7
Reliability: 10
Typical Tech21/Sansamp. Built like a tank. I've had mine for 3 years and no probs whatsoever. Both of my acoustics have xlr outs, so technically I don't even need a DI, so yeah... I'd gig without a backup.
Customer Support: 10
Awesome!!! I've only dealt with them regarding my Sansamp Original pedal and they were very supportive, polite, and prompt.
Overall Rating: 8
I play primarily fingerstyle... open/alternate tunings, blah blah blah... I do gig and do record. My Sansamp Acoustic DI definitely gets used and has been a very useful tool in my box. It is pricey, but I know I've gotten my money's worth out of it. If stolen or lost, I'd replace it.
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omtayslick
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Sure, I'd love to hear some samples. Actually, I had already spotted your review before I posted this. Very comprehensive BTW. I've heard nothing but good stuff about Tech 21 products, but have never used any.
I play a Fishman equipped Martin D-35 into a Fender Acoustisonic Jr. Just looking for something to round out the tone and take the "quack" out for live sound. Sounds like this might be the ticket. For recording I always use mics unless I specifically want that Piezo sound.
I play a Fishman equipped Martin D-35 into a Fender Acoustisonic Jr. Just looking for something to round out the tone and take the "quack" out for live sound. Sounds like this might be the ticket. For recording I always use mics unless I specifically want that Piezo sound.
JR#97
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Here is a link to my NWR page.
http://www.nowhereradio.com/artists/album.php?aid=1749&alid=-1
"Sansamp Acoustic DI Sample" has sections using Sansamp, Mic, and both combined.
"Tennessee" and "Music Box" were also recorded using a blend of mic and Sansamp.
http://www.nowhereradio.com/artists/album.php?aid=1749&alid=-1
"Sansamp Acoustic DI Sample" has sections using Sansamp, Mic, and both combined.
"Tennessee" and "Music Box" were also recorded using a blend of mic and Sansamp.
GT
New member
JR#97 said:
Hey JR,
Still remember our cheap vs. expensive guitar debate?
Had to go back for another listen, still think the DI Sample, is one of the best acoustic sounds I've heard, very natural, with none of that what I like to call rubber band direct in string sound.
Very nice playing too!!
GT
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omtayslick
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Thanks JR. Really liked the sound. (and the playing)
Tom
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