Behringer GDI21 - V-Tone Guitar Amp Modeler and Active Direct Box
The Behringer V-Tone Guitar GDI21 offers guitar players a compact, inexpensive performance solution, providing double-duty functionality as both a direct box and amp simulator effects processor. The unit features a familiar, robust footswitch, along with a versatile complement of rotary knobs and recessed switches, offering simulator, tone and level control.
- Multi-function portable Active direct box and guitar processor
- Standard XLR and 1/4" outputs for individual or simultaneous connection to mixing boards and guitar amplifiers
- Robust, silent Simulator Activation/Bypass footswitch
- 3-position amp simulator switch for classic tube amp simulation
- 3-position mode switch for clean, overdrive rhythm and lead playing
- 3-position mic switch simulates speaker cabinet mic positioning for enhanced tone control
- Treble and bass controls, drive and output level controls
- Ground lift switch helps eliminate hum and ground loops
- Standard 9V battery operation
| Input Connections | 1 x 1/4" TS Phone |
| Output Connectors |
1 x 3-pin XLR, Balanced 1 x 1/4" TS Phone, Unbalanced |
| Input Level |
+8/+28/+48dBu (Bypass) -2/+18/+38dBu (Simulators On) |
| Output Level | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Controls |
1 x Activator/Bypass Footswitch 1 x Drive Rotary Knob 1 x Output Level Rotary Knob 2 x Rotary Treble/Bass Tone Controls 1 x 3-position AMP Switch 1 x 3-position MODE Switch 1 x 3-position MIC Switch 1 x 2-position Ground Lift Switch |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz - 93 kHz |
| Noise | -99.2 dBu |
| Power |
9V Battery 9VDC, 50 mA power supply min., center negative(-) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 4 x 5 x 2" (100 x 127 x 50mm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lb (460 g) |
| Specialties |
Active Direct Box with Built-In Amp Simulation Silent Activator/Bypass Footswitch |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur recording (3)
- Performances (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional musician (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Good clean tone
- Good price value
- Responsive
Cons
- Limited Selection Of Effects
- Plastic cover and switch
Best Uses
- Church
- Events
- Home Studio
Comments about Behringer GDI21 - V-Tone Guitar Amp Modeler/Direct Box:
I bought this because of its amp modeling function. I'm playing live on stage, but most of the time, there's no complete stack / rig on the stage for guitarist. I have to plug my sound into the PA system directly and monitoring my sound through AVIOM headphone system or an amp.
Tone:
First of all, its an analog thing, not like other multi-effects which are digital and eat up your tone. Although seems like a lot of combination offered, but I would only use one setting. I don't need 20 of loose tone, but just one serious tone will do. "tweed" "clean" "classic". When use of a single coil / strat guitar, it will give you the solid, crispy, bright tone. It works with humbucker to get a warm, bell tone. Crank up the gain too much will end up in distorted sound EVEN you are still in the "clean" mode. Other amp or gain mode just won't help in my tone. I will use other pedals before it to boost a overdrive/distortion tone.
Ease of Use:
I would never change my settings. The setup process is easy, just choose your preference from the switches, turn the knobs like an amp. The wordings are common and straight forward to guitarist, no hidden meaning, special symbol, etc. Battery compartment is easy to access, simple but nice design.
Quality:
The thing just looks fine but a bit vulnerable. Its made of plastic, including the foot switch. Anyhow, the plastic looks thick. Its consider light to carry with your pedalboard. The mic position switch produced a big clip sound when switching, this will make the PA guys mad, try all your switches at home first!
Price:
Very good price. Imagine what kind of multi effects or distortion pedal or amp that you could get at this price? Worth to invest one.
My playing style:
I play contemporary christian music mostly. I use this mainly in church service, and sometimes other events. Songs are Brit Pop / Rock style.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Good Selection Of Effects
- Use the balanced line out
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Behringer GDI21 - V-Tone Guitar Amp Modeler/Direct Box:
lets you search out different cab,mic positions
and amp choices to keep you from trying 40 different amps,searching for that certain sound
for that the price can't be beat,great for home
recording or patching through your pa.lots of fun
Pros
- Excellent Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances
Comments about Behringer GDI21 - V-Tone Guitar Amp Modeler/Direct Box:
A great Sounding Guitar DI for Houses of Worship that want to get Guitar amps offstage.
Buy the Power supply that is offered, Its NOT phantom Powered
Pros
- Compact Design
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
- Limited Selection Of Effects
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Performances
Comments about Behringer GDI21 - V-Tone Guitar Amp Modeler/Direct Box:
I use this to give my solid state amp that slightly gritty fender tube amp tone. The tweed setting is pretty good for this.
Can make my strat sound quite like a tele at times.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Excellent Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Professional Recording
Comments about Behringer GDI21 - V-Tone Guitar Amp Modeler/Direct Box:
I just bought this thing to try, but when i started using it i was amazed. I was looking for a direct box for my recordings and i found this thing. I run my guitar through it to record, both acoustic and electric. for electric guitar i use the amp modeling and then i use Guitar Rig 2 for cabinets. and trust me it gave me awesum results. [@]
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Batteries & Power
- Price: $2.54
Cables
- Price: $5.59
What's in the Box
- 1 Year Warranty
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