MXR Bass D.I. + M-80

Exclamation · #1 07-21-2008, 07:18 PM

anyone had any experience with this?

is it roughly the same as a SansAmp Bass Driver D.I?

wondering if i can use this as a pre-amp like a Sansamp more specifically.

cheers

fishtx · #2 07-21-2008, 07:25 PM

Hey man...I'm gonna tell you first...there is a ton of info on this DI in the forum...just do a search...you will find all kinds of info on this subject.

Good luck, and welcome to Talkbass......

Exclamation · #3 07-21-2008, 07:29 PM

cheers

back as a wolf · #4 07-21-2008, 07:54 PM

While I second using the search function, I'm here to help too. I actually have both pedals and was about to post a thread on them! The MXR definitely has more "in your face" distortion and a slight advantage because if its dedicated mid control. Its "Color" switch sounds pretty good too, but it scoops your mids which may make you cut through less. However, I prefer the tube emulation circuitry in the Sansamp. It is a bit "warmer". Any other questions, feel free to ask!

Exclamation · #5 07-21-2008, 08:43 PM

the tube emulation circuitry is pretty rad and does sound amazing. but as a preamp i feel it loses some of it nuts. was thinking the mxr di would be better due to the distortion option. plus the mid eq is a winner too.

the low one · #6 07-22-2008, 04:27 AM

I've tried both and bought the MXR. It just works well is many situations with the minimum of fuss. Very transparent when you just need a DI too.

It's been asked before and I've searched but never found the answer.

On the M80 the frequencies are as follows:

Bass +-18 dB @ 60 Hz, shelving
Mid +-10 dB @ 850 Hz
Treble +-12 dB @ 4 Hz, shelving

The color button is a mid scoop but does anyone know exactly what frequencies are boosted and cut when the color button is engaged?

mattygbass · #7 07-22-2008, 04:37 AM

i own both and prefer the m80, i rarely use the sansamp.

Nikoubis · #8 07-22-2008, 06:36 AM

I liked the MXR more than the Sansamp Bass Driver but less than the Para Driver. A mid knob is nice but parametric mids are awsome!

the low one · #9 07-23-2008, 07:32 AM

As has already been said there are lots of threads about the M80. Here are just 3 of the many you may want to check out:

MXR M80....Hz?

mxr m80 bass di...

MXR M-80 color button