Enjoy prestine signal from your bass with the mxr m81 bass preamp the mxr bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a studioquality direct out in a phase 90sized box, providing clear tone without hogging precious pedalboard space. And the le bass from two notes engineering sports a highly tweakable, dualchannel tube preamp that generates an array of absolutely brutal distorted tones. This pedal was conceived when the mxr design team and our inhouse bass players discovered that the echoplex preamp s sonic secret sauce made for just as delectable a pairing with bass as it does with guitar. The mxr m81 bass preamp pedal by jim dunlop is certainly a small pedal that packs a punch. Dunlop manufacturing started in 1965 much like sweetwater, a familyowned and operated company. Dial it in just the way you want it and send itstraight to. I am sure there are much better bass dis but this more than meets my needs. Use it to add a new voice to an old passive bass, sweeten up any amp. From picks to pedals and every accessory in between, dunlop manufacturing has been creating worldclass gear for musicians for over 50 years. On pages 17, they demonstrate some of the advanced things you can do with the preamp, using pictorial aids. A significant boost with the input dial and a slight bump with the bass control began an instant tone resurrection. Show up to a gig or session just with a preamp pedal. Used mxr m81 bass preamp bass effect pedal guitar center. Mxr m80 is the smallest preamp i ever saw is a good option too.
Will schecter stiletto custom 5fender deluxe pj bass with emg gzr setsterling ray34 mxr bass preamp direct out 1. The jule monique b15 vein has a lot of fans, but i have not tried it myself. The bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a studioquality direct out so you can adjust your. It features the semiparametric eq section, as well as the enhance. Combination of preamp and di box for electric bass separate controls for input and output, parametric mids, pre post switch determines whether the eq will take effect before or after the direct out, controls for output, mid freq. The m81 features a separate input and output level controls and a 3 band eq section with a sweepable midrange from 250hz to 1khz for maximum tonal flexibility. Dec 15, 2015 matteo marinelli ci fa ascoltare preamp a pedale per basso m81 della mxr.
Havent used the m81 but have liked other mxr products ive used custom comp, carbon copy. Compact dualchannel bass preamp pedal clean and distorted channels defeatable and adjustable noise gate xlr and 14 outputs. A little cut in the treble darkened the tone and helped create punchy and burpy. Page 1 m81 bass preamp 92503016739reva page 2 description power and another cable from the bass rotate bass knob clockwise balanced output impedance 120. Dial it in just the way you want it and send it straight. The mxr team of designers have come up with a superb bass preamp pedal that will do a wonderful job of enhancing the overall output of your. I think mxr m81 is the best bang for the buck, reliable, well built and an okish equalizer.
May 22, 2015 there might be other bass pedals that can make greater changes, but for the money and the simplicity, this has always been my favorite. From the distortion channel to the color switch to the preset eq contour, the m80 bass preamp and di box delivers superior tonal flexibility. Bass preamp pedal with xlr direct out, 3band eq, and level controls. A preamplifier and a specially designed eq make a start and a switchable distortion with faders and a switchable gate as well as xlr and 6. Power from mixing board through microphone cable or dunlop ecb03. Dial it in just the way you want it and send it straight to the house. Then it adds a mountain of features making it, pound for pound, one of the most powerful bass tools ever. Mxr has a similar one that also offers distortion and ive always used it or this m81 since 2004 and cant imagine playing without one of them. In 1972 dunlop introduced the mxr pedals and quickly established. Mxr appears to take up less pedalboard real estate. To test each pedals mettle, i used a 20 fender american precision bass outfitted with a lollar pstyle pickup, along with either a gallienkrueger 400rb or 800rb into an ampeg 8x10. M81 bass preamp description 3band eq with direct out and bypass sweepable midrange studioquality direct out constant headroom technology for clean, crystal clear tone directions run a cable from your bass to the bass 14preamps input jack and another cable from the balancedbass preamps 14 output jack to your. As a preamp, which one do you havewould choose and why. For greater savings check out our used mxr m81 bass effect pedal and get a great deal today.
Dunlop mxr m81 bass preamp the mxr bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a studioquality direct out in a phase 90sized box, providing clear tone without hogging precious pedalboard space. Get the guaranteed best price on bass effects pedals like the mxr m81 bass preamp at musicians friend. We have a long list of legendary and modernday superstars who all share a passion for our. For studioquality bass tones wherever you play, rely on the mxr m81 bass preamp pedal.
The mxr bass preamp pedal gives new voice to your passive basses in a tidy, compact enclosure. Looks like the mxr m81 and hartke toneshaper are in the same ballpark pricewise. Use it to add a new voice to an old passive bass, sweeten up any amp, or put some special sauce on a particular. The mxr bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a. Matteo marinelli ci fa ascoltare preamp a pedale per basso m81 della mxr. Or go with a highend tube bass preamp with lots of eq and a good di, e. The impressive specifications are on the last page. Add an allinone bass preamp and distortion to your gig bag with the mxr m80 bass d. Round 1 fingers scoop round 2 fingers bass boost round 3 fingers treble boost round 4 fingers mid boost round 5 slap. The art will still get some use for recording vocals and might try it as a preamp for logic amp plugins. The eden module is a bass preamp pedal based on the terra nova preamp. The mxr thump bass preamp is a tonesweetening, signalboosting, and altogether grooveenhancing machine. Mxr m81 bass preamp the mxr bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a studioquality direct out in a phase 90sized box, providing clear tone without hogging precious pedalboard space. Use it to add a new voice to an old passive bass, sweeten up any amp, or put some special sauce on a particular song.
The mxr bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a studioquality direct out in a phase 90sized box, providing clear tone without hogging precious pedalboard space. The mxr bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with astudioquality direct out in a phase 90sized box, providing clear tonewithout hogging precious pedalboard space. I wouldnt be surprised to find that there may be some similarities in the circuitry, but i think the m81 might be a touch more studio grade clean than the m80. The mxr m81 is a bass preamp pedal that has a studio quality direct out in one small package.
Cookies help us improve performance, enhance user experience and deliver our services. Separate input and output level controls let you take advantage of mxr s innovative constant headroom technology for clarity at volumes other preamps just cant produce. Aug 31, 2014 no matter what bass i plugged into the mxr m81, the pedal improved the overall sound of the instrument. Use it to add a new voice to an old passive bass, sweeten up any amp, or put some special sauce on a. The pedal is high quality and like most dunlop mxr gear a great value. The mxr m81 bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a studioquality direct out in a phase 90sized box, providing clear tone without hogging precious pedalboard space. Aug 26, 2012 you can plug into the mxr from gtr and then into the return jack of the loop but you wont be able to use the amps distortion this way. The mxr m81 bass preamp pedal has the versatility you need to give an old bass or amp a new voice or just need a special tone occasionally. Use it to add a new voice toan old passive bass, sweeten up any amp, or put some special sauce on aparticular song. Separate input and output controls for a range of gain staging possibilities team up with a switchable prepost 3band eq with sweepable midrange to dial in the drive and tone you desire to your amp while a studioquality direct output goes straight to your mixer or interface. To get a new tone from an old bass or amp, or for just a touch of something every now and then, the versatility of the mxr m81 bass preamp pedal is what you need. Ive bought it mostly for use with one of my passive basses which has two single passive pickups. We consistently create the best selling picks and analog electronics, and carry a large line of accessories that set industry standards in their respective fields. The mxr bass preamp is powered by one 9volt battery.
The mxr gives enough tonal options and i was more than satisfied for what it did on sample recordings i made. I started by placing the pedal between a 64 fender jazz and an epifani al112 combo set flat to hear if the preamp could breathe some life into the js aging pickups. But if you want to try a new thing with no regrets on spending money, try behringer bdi21 which is an incredible good sansamp copy, it is cheap, light and produces a good tone too. Mxr m81 bass preamp pedal the mxr bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a studioquality direct out in a phase 90sized box, providing clear tone without hogging precious pedalboard space. The m81 is essentially a high quality di and pre amp with more flexible tone shaping. On the other hand, units that are trying to emulate other bass rigs, e. Im looking to buy a preamp pedal to have more control over my tone and give it a little color. Connect to a pa system directly, or your audio interface. The mxr bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a studioquality direct out so you can adjust your sound to any live or recording scenario. Its metal chassis is small enough to fit onto your pedalboard without reserving much space, which means that its very useful for the gigging musician who wants a welldesigned and rugged pedal. The mxr bass preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a studioquality direct out in a phase 90sized box, providing clear tone without hogging precious pedal board space. Mxr m80 bass preamp and di box the m80 starts as a solid, highquality direct box. Below is a scan of the 21page operation manual for the m150. Thanks to those who suggested switching to a 12au7.
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