The Behringer V-Tone Bass BDI21 is a versatile stomp box designed to enhance performance with bass guitar in both live and studio settings. With an effective EQ, Tube/Microphone Emulation, and a Ground Lift Switch to combat unwanted hum, the BDI21 offers greater control over a range of sounds - from vintage to funk to modern overdrive - and all points between.
Tube/Microphone Emulation
Authentic tube/microphone modeling circuitry effectively emulates a bass miked through a tube preamp, capable of dialing up a range of sounds - from vintage to funk to modern overdrive - and all points between.
Two Band EQ With Presence Control
The BDI21's EQ controls allow for greater flexibility of tone, while Presence can be adjusted to boost the upper harmonics for a smoother high-end and a more aggressive attack.
Gain
Bassists can add tube overdrive to get that vintage crunch.
Direct Injection Output
A dual Direct Injection (DI) mode is controlled by a durable footswitch, enabling the player to alternate between tube/microphone emulation and standard DI in bypass mode.
Super-High Impedance
The input and outputs are wired to retain maximum signal integrity and dynamics.
Ground Lift Switch
This switch helps to combat typical ground loop problems, such as 50/60 kHz hum.
Other Uses
The BDI21, while designed with the bass guitar in mind, is a versatile component that can be used with other instruments to create new sounds. It can also be connected directly to the microphone input or auxiliary send/return of a mixing console for live or studio applications respectively.