The Basswitch IQ DI bass preamp opens up a new dimension in bass signal amplification and signal routing, offering an all-in-one solution for bassists, whether used in stand-alone mode or as the control centre of a pedal board.
The Basswitch IQ DI features:
• an A/B-input switcher
• a studio-quality bass preamp
• a clean booster
• a parametric EQ
• an FX loop switcher
• and, last but not least, professional quality DI signal routing
The switchable input impedance guarantees optimal treatment of the electrical signal from your instrument, whether from a magnetic or piezo pickup. And German manufacturing, using best brand components, assures maximum reliability.
Uncompromising in sound, build quality and flexibility, our studio-grade bass preamp gives the professional user complete confidence in any situation, whether during a live performance or in a recording session.
The Basswitch IQ DI is an essential item on every serious bassist’s equipment checklist.
FEATURES:
• A/B input switcher
If you connect two instruments to the Basswitch via inputs A and B, the A/B footswitch allows you to toggle between the two.The signal from instrument A is routed to channel A of the pedal, and the signal from instrument B is routed to channel B. If only one instrument is connected to input A, the A/B footswitch routes this signal to channel A or channel B.
• High-end bass preamp with parametric EQ
The Basswitch IQ DI features a high-end bass preamp, and a four-band EQ with double semi- parametric mids, specifically designed for bass instruments.
• FX Looper
The Basswitch IQ DI offers two effect loops – a passive serial loop and a switchable infinitely variable mixing loop – enabling you to go from a completely dry signal, through parallel, on to serial looping. The phase-inverter prevents any out-of-phase signals cancelling each other out when in parallel mode. And a ’tuner out’ keeps the tuner out of the signal path.
• Clean booster
A footswitch and a volume control allow you to add a second high-end amplification stage, upstream of the mix loop. This allows you to feed tracking, or overdrive / distortion pedals, with an adequate input signal. If the mix loop is not in use, the booster serves as an extremely clean solo booster.
• DI box
The Basswitch IQ DI bass preamp can be used to send an output signal directly to a mixing desk or recording unit. The high-quality components and features of the Basswitch – studio-quality bass preamp, Lehle transformer, ground switch, pre / post signal processing switch, pad for output attenuation and robust build – make this bass preamp an excellent DI box, whether you’re using it at a live gig or in the studio.
• Line mixer
Although not originally designed for this application, the Basswitch can also be used as a line mixer. To do this, the return socket of the mix loop is used as the input and the ratio of this signal – to the signals coming from inputs A and B – is adjusted using the mix control.
