THIS IS THE BEST SOUNDING GUITAR DI BOX! PART 1 (LR Baggs Para DI Acoustic Preamp)

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024

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  • @BradDollar
    @BradDollar  11 дней назад +6

    🎥WATCH PART 2 TO HEAR HOW IT SOUNDS HERE! ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html

  • @kennethskaggs2832
    @kennethskaggs2832 2 месяца назад +7

    Thank you for putting on this video. As an acoustic player, I have been using the para acoustic di for nearly 20 years. I was sold from the first time I did my first gig with it. Greatest thing since sliced bread !

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for being here and watching it! I love hearing stories about how long these things have stood the test of time for others. You really have to plug in to something / a signal chain that's 3-5x it's price to beat it. And at this point, even just how it looks gives me a certain feeling / nostalgia for when I started. Hope yours brings you 20 more years of happy playing!

  • @EricTalerico
    @EricTalerico 3 месяца назад +5

    I agree one hundred percent about this box. I've been using mine since 2005 as my front end preamp for all my guitars. I follow it with a Keeley compressor pedal. I use other effects in my chain, but the DI is the only one that is essential.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  2 месяца назад +1

      I gotta try it with a Keely too, then! Yea this thing on the front end is so tasty. Bet your tone is real nice!
      Thank you a million for being here and for watching!

  • @james5408
    @james5408 2 месяца назад +6

    Great video thanks…I have one of these and I use it for solo acoustic gigs. Just me, my guitar and vocals mic. I run into a Presonus Studiolive AR8 desk and through the RCF EVOX 12 speaker.
    I use the Taylor 310CE with Expression 2 pickup system.
    The thing is I just can’t get a great guitar sound with this setup. Is the Para DI surplus to requirement or am I just not using it properly?
    I stand close by my system when playing so there’s no distance between guitar and mixing desk. Is the Para DI necessary with me being so close to desk? Is it only useful when guitar cable has to run a long distance to mixing desk?
    Any advice on getting the best out of this setup much appreciated. I don’t have a lot of knowledge in the area of eq’ing live guitar. Thank you

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  2 месяца назад +1

      Hey James! Appreciate you watching! That's a great question! The Para DI is definitely adding more to the quality of the signal and overall tone than going straight into a typical live sound desk. At the very least, this DI should at least sound the same, but in reality it should be noticeably better. I would double check a few things:
      1) Make sure you're using it with Phantom Power (48v) or a very new battery. It does its magic with active electronics.
      2) Make sure the gain on it is up. I typically leave mine around 1'o clock and it works great.
      3) Make sure the master volume at the top is at noon or higher.
      4) Check the invert switch
      5) Check your cables
      6) Make sure you're going from the DI to the mixer with an XLR cable out of the mic out. This is using the DI in its true nature.
      Give that a shot and let me know if it improves!

  • @onethousandtwonortheast8848
    @onethousandtwonortheast8848 4 месяца назад +6

    I have one. I have to figure out why I am getting a grounding loop/hum. Probably my guitar cable. I hope so.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  4 месяца назад

      Hey thank you for watching! Sorry to hear about your hum! Where’s it coming from? Are you going to an amp or PA after it?

    • @onethousandtwonortheast8848
      @onethousandtwonortheast8848 4 месяца назад

      @@BradDollar you’re welcome. Glad your video showed up on my homepage feed. I’ve never searched RUclips for info on the pedal so it’s pretty interesting that it was brought to my attention. My signal chain is: 85 strat >pedal>Apogee Element audio interface>Logic on a MAC.

  • @AgentJongus
    @AgentJongus 6 месяцев назад +10

    exactly the video I was looking for. thank u for helping me narrow it down. it was this or a radial. ordering this now!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  6 месяцев назад

      Radial makes great stuff too! So glad you were able to find what you wanted. Thank you for watching!

  • @bobmanners8624
    @bobmanners8624 6 месяцев назад +7

    I bought mine when I got my 1st Olson, which was in the late 90's.
    Yep, they're the best.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  5 месяцев назад

      That's awesome! I mean, you could hook a tin can up to an Olson and it would sound like heaven, but with this DI I bet yours sounds awesome. A great point that these things stand the test of time!
      Thanks for being here!

  • @FellaFall
    @FellaFall 6 месяцев назад +9

    great video! love this DI on my synths.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  6 месяцев назад

      So good on synths! A reminder that I want another one. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @daningram3143
    @daningram3143 6 месяцев назад +7

    Great video man!
    I’ve had one for 20 years.
    Here’s my question- I have an amp with Phantom power. I also have a PA. Here’s my question, I’m wanting to record with my condenser mic, and use the LR to control my sound. How do I hook that up? For some reason I’m not figuring it out. Do I need an audio interface?
    Thanks so much for considering my question.
    I’ve have a brain injury and sometimes it just gets the best of me!!
    Subd!!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  6 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much for being here! The “correct” way to do it would be for you to get an interface of some kind that has a preamp in it - which is most these days. You won’t need much. With some extra accessories you could technically use the LR Baggs on the front end as a preamp, but you would still need an interface to get that signal into a computer. Let me know if you need some recommendations.
      Appreciate you watching!

    • @daningram3143
      @daningram3143 6 месяцев назад

      @@BradDollar
      Fantastic! That’s exactly what I was thinking!!
      Thank you, Brad!!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you!!

  • @thefeelcompany
    @thefeelcompany 10 месяцев назад +8

    Funnily enough I opened up for Otis Gibbs and he swore by this box. He had a lovely tone. My Martin D-28 came with an Fishman Aura Ellipse Aura but that went ‘pop’ after a year and couldn’t get any word back from either company. Hence why I’m looking about to sort my sound out after ‘just doing wit!h the last ten years and saw your recent review after googling the box.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hey how are you! Glad to help you in the hunt for the next era of your plugged in tone. That D-28 is I’m sure beautiful. Deserves only the best. I would highly recommend any of the LR Baggs pickups too. Had a chance to hear a lot of them and they’re real special. Combined with this DI it’s a pretty amazing sound.
      Keep me posted. And thank you for watching!

    • @robertozariskeeni1875
      @robertozariskeeni1875 8 месяцев назад

      Love Otis! :)

  • @stevensoderlund8196
    @stevensoderlund8196 10 месяцев назад +10

    I'm just commenting to boost your engagement. This content is perfect... exactly what I was looking for. Subbed for more!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  10 месяцев назад

      Steven, thank you so much! That means a lot to me! We’re just getting started. Stoked to have you here!

  • @rkoz55
    @rkoz55 Год назад +7

    I went with a JHS Colour Box V2. It seemed to be able to be used on absolutely anything, mics, synths, guitars. It has both XLR and a regular 1/4" out too, so I'm using it mostly in my pedal board chain for sweet clean tones and can shape my favorite overdrives like never before.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  Год назад +1

      That thing is real good too! Some of my favorite bass recordings I’ve done have been through one. Great choice.

  • @cosmonaut9942
    @cosmonaut9942 6 месяцев назад +5

    Does this unit make a piezo under saddle pickup usable? Mine sounds really fizzy and I'm thinking of selling it.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  6 месяцев назад +1

      It definitely helps! The preamp plus the EQ give you some room to improve the tone. It will always have that piezo vibe but you can make it a lot more usable. It may be worth checking out the LR Baggs Voiceprint DI as well. I don't like the dry DI side of it as much as the Para DI, but the ability to create a simulated mic sound from your actual instrument could help you split the difference.
      I also just posted part 2 with a demo of how it sounds if you're interested.
      Appreciate you watching! Thank you!

    • @cosmonaut9942
      @cosmonaut9942 6 месяцев назад

      @@BradDollarThanks. I've enjoyed your videos since I saw one that mentioned you did work at TRI studios. I've been there a couple of times with my buddy Steve kimock and amp guru Bill Krinard of Two Rock fame. Got to hang a bit with Weir which was a treat since I've been on the dead's bus since 1968.

  • @MikeBikerKickstand
    @MikeBikerKickstand 11 месяцев назад +6

    The Baggs is a very good DI. I've been using a Radial Tonebone Pz-Pre for many years. I haven't found anything that replaces it yet .... and that includes anything made by L.R. Baggs.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hey if you find something you love and works, stick with it! Radial makes such wonderful gear too. A very close second for me in DIs is the Radial JDI, so I totally understand.
      Thanks for watching and letting me know what you think!

    • @fennarios
      @fennarios 9 месяцев назад

      Pz pro, you can mix two signals, with a lr baggs lyric mixed with an m80, for me is the ultimate setup

  • @jamesfoureight9879
    @jamesfoureight9879 8 месяцев назад +6

    I have that box, the one my guitar shop recommended so I picked one up. The sound guy is always mentioning how great the sound it with my setup.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  8 месяцев назад

      They never cease to amaze me! Appreciate you being here and watching.

  • @tommyleebaker1
    @tommyleebaker1 9 месяцев назад +7

    I have used two of these for my mandolin and fiddle for many years they work very well for me

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  8 месяцев назад +1

      Love these things on mando!
      Appreciate you watching! Happy New Year!

  • @martinaddison4880
    @martinaddison4880 10 месяцев назад +7

    Nice review, I have used one for about 8 years and it is versatile. Another one - regarding excellent tone is the Rupert Neve Designs RNDI Active Transformer DI. It has an excellent Neve designed transformer in it. Thanks!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  10 месяцев назад

      Oh that thing is sweet too! I’m a big fan of the RND stuff. Sounds real good on bass too!
      Appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @John-wr6yo
    @John-wr6yo 10 месяцев назад +7

    This di is a great work horse. Well built,dependable,tweakable

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  10 месяцев назад

      Yea all around I love this thing! Thank you so much for watching and being here!

  • @blufordbirdsong1834
    @blufordbirdsong1834 8 месяцев назад +6

    Great video man. Thanks

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  8 месяцев назад +1

      Super appreciate you! Glad to have you here.

  • @ellenrik
    @ellenrik 9 месяцев назад +5

    I have one that I use the XLR out to my mixer and phantom power it from there and get a clean tone to one channel, the 1/4" out to run through my efx chain and back to the mixer. I can blend the two and also have an instrument mic as well to another mixer channel, heaven! Thanks for the great video.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  9 месяцев назад

      I bet that sounds beautiful! It’s so nice to have that kind of flexibility. Appreciate you watching and sharing!

  • @markseagraves5486
    @markseagraves5486 Год назад +6

    A guy gave me one of these a year ago. Love it on bass.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  Год назад +1

      So good on bass! It just sounds so substantial through it.
      Thank you for watching!

  • @aaroncrosby2173
    @aaroncrosby2173 9 дней назад

    Great channel . Just a positive thought. Why have distracting music in the back ground. You are good enough to shine without it.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  9 дней назад

      Thank you so much! Both for watching and the feedback. I just never want anything to feel dry or slow but I hear you and appreciate that. I also make 100% of the music on the channel and just like it seeing the light of day.
      This is super helpful! I’m glad you’re here. Thanks again.

  • @dukestew
    @dukestew Год назад +2

    thanks for the excellent video, Brad! I would love to hear examples of some of the other DI boxes against this one. maybe in yt shorts?

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  Год назад +1

      Great idea as always! I got you.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  5 месяцев назад +1

      Good sir! thanks for being patient and for being here! You can check out part 2 right here! I put it up a couple of weeks ago:
      ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      Appreciate you being here!

  • @gori_maheswari8994
    @gori_maheswari8994 11 месяцев назад +2

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  • @cedricpeabody265
    @cedricpeabody265 6 месяцев назад +1

    Sounds great.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  6 месяцев назад

      Part 2 is coming this week! Appreciate you being here.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  5 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks for being patient! You can check out part 2 right here! I put it up a couple of weeks ago:
      ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      Appreciate you being here!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 дней назад

      Not sure if you saw this, but I did make a part 2. ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      I appreciate your feedback and all the time you've spent here on my channel.

  • @A.I.-fu5kz
    @A.I.-fu5kz 3 месяца назад

    Is it better than the AER Colouriser D.I. preamp?

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  3 месяца назад

      I haven’t used the AER personally. I’ve never really put it in the same camp due to price and honestly, it running off of a power supply and not phantom power is a dealbreaker for me. It also looks prone to breaking with that type of case and those cheaper exposed knobs. That said, I’m sure it’s cool (Tommy Emmanuel uses one so it can’t be that bad right?) and it certainly won’t make anything sound worse! If I ever get my hands on one, I’ll put it up against the LR Baggs.
      Thank you for being here and watching!!

    • @A.I.-fu5kz
      @A.I.-fu5kz 3 месяца назад

      @@BradDollar First, thank you for your kind answer. I have both. And man, I can assure you the AER body is, even though made from aluminium, it is almost bullet proof. Nos cratches or any sign of usage after 5 years! The knobs are solid as solid can be, everything is high end, but what else would you expect for almost 700 bucks? While the Baggs provide 48V phantom, the AER provides 24V phantom to condenser mics but it doesn´t operate on phantom power, as you well remarked. I power it with a 24V power bank (meant for laptops) and it works just fine for about 50 hours. The main difference though, is the approach to tone shaping, the Baggs has a much easier straight forward way to adjust low, mid and high EQ levels while it also lets you adjust the notch per string (A, D, G, B). The Baggs also has an FX Loop balanced in/output for external FX´s devices or pedals connected via a splitter, which can be great for those who want to add that external FX before it is amplified and EQ is added by the Baggs. The AER doesn't have an FX Loop balanced bin/output and then a big difference is that for EQ adjustments on an AER Colouriser you first chose an EQ bandwidth and only then adjust the amount of increase or decrease. So it's literally just 1 EQ level setting. The Biggs has 3. My experience is the Baggs is easier to re-adjust quickly during a concert and being powered by external phantom is a huge plus. I am very interested though in hearing your opinion if maybe you get the chance to test one and compare. Thank you.

  • @Firstinversion899
    @Firstinversion899 15 дней назад

    Best if you want to ignore Grace Designs. I love the Bix for piezo pickups on acoustic instruments

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  14 дней назад +1

      Hey thanks for watching! I did not ignore the Bix actually. In part 2, I do a comparison. Honestly, I didn't think it was that great. But if you love it, that's all that matters!
      Here's part 2:
      ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html

    • @Firstinversion899
      @Firstinversion899 14 дней назад +1

      @@BradDollar Happily, I stand corrected😉

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  13 дней назад +2

      @@Firstinversion899 hey I’m just glad you’re here! Thank you.

  • @seisner1
    @seisner1 6 месяцев назад

    Did I miss it, or is there no playing and demoing in this? I think rather than describing how it sounds, you should demo it for part of the video.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  6 месяцев назад

      Hey how are you! Fully agree! It’s coming this week. Took a while for me to make the part 2. Appreciate you watching all the same.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  5 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks for being patient! You can check out part 2 right here! I put it up a couple of weeks ago:
      ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      Appreciate you being here!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 дней назад

      Not sure if you saw this, but I did make a part 2. ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      I appreciate your feedback and all the time you've spent here on my channel.

  • @nicolmicah
    @nicolmicah Год назад +8

    I'm running a Grace ALiX these days with my bluegrass band. Love the sound and the EQ, but the thing that's irreplaceable for me is the power OUTPUT on it to power my shure GLXD Wireless pedal rig. Very practical thinking from @gracedesigns

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  Год назад +2

      That thing is sweet! How do you like the flavor of the EQ?
      Also thanks for watching!

  • @user-jl8pw5by1c
    @user-jl8pw5by1c 7 месяцев назад +4

    All talk, no action..

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  7 месяцев назад +1

      Hey thanks for watching! Demo video is on the way. I wanted pool together more than just the DIs I have on hand to really show the difference. Appreciate you watching all the same!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  5 месяцев назад +1

      Hey thanks for being patient! You can check out part 2 right here! I put it up a couple of weeks ago:
      ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      Appreciate you being here!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 дней назад

      Not sure if you saw this, but I did make a part 2. ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      I appreciate your feedback and all the time you've spent here on my channel.

  • @worldwide1376
    @worldwide1376 6 месяцев назад

    When you say 'Possibly The Best Ever'.... it would have been nice to actually hear it in action.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  6 месяцев назад

      Totally hear you! Part 2 is on its way. Appreciate you watching it all the same.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  5 месяцев назад +1

      Hey thanks for being patient! You can check out part 2 right here! I put it up a couple of weeks ago:
      ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      Appreciate you being here!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 дней назад

      Not sure if you saw this, but I did make a part 2. ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      I appreciate your feedback and all the time you've spent here on my channel.

  • @dhaqq18
    @dhaqq18 12 дней назад

    Sheesh.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  12 дней назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 дней назад

      Also, not sure if you saw this, but I did make a part 2. ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html

    • @dhaqq18
      @dhaqq18 11 дней назад

      @@BradDollar hey Brad, thanks for interacting. Does this new video contain any information on the DI ?

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 дней назад

      @@dhaqq18 ​​⁠yes, it’s all audio examples, including a comparison to the Grace BIX and a little more detail on this box + why I regard it so highly.
      Thank you for giving it a shot!

  • @guitaring1
    @guitaring1 5 месяцев назад

    where's the sound? when do I get to hear what it SOUNDS like, rather than what you THINK about how it performs?

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  5 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks for watching! You can check out part 2 right here! I put it up a couple of weeks ago:
      ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      Appreciate you being here!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 дней назад

      Not sure if you saw this, but I did make a part 2. ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      I appreciate your feedback and all the time you've spent here on my channel.

  • @guitarmanhero7079
    @guitarmanhero7079 11 месяцев назад

    This was a talk video… that makes me sad

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 месяцев назад +3

      I hear ya! Demo follow up coming very soon. I appreciate the feedback and will turn that frown upside down!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  5 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks for being patient! You can check out part 2 right here! I put it up a couple of weeks ago:
      ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      Appreciate you being here!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 дней назад

      Not sure if you saw this, but I did make a part 2. ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      I appreciate your feedback and all the time you've spent here on my channel.

  • @sofaguitar6981
    @sofaguitar6981 7 месяцев назад

    sooooo? And how does it sound??? Why no example. Bullshit

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  7 месяцев назад

      Totally hear you. Demo of it coming soon. Didn’t want to show it just by itself, but to compare it to a few other DIs to so you have a reference. Appreciate you watching all the same!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  5 месяцев назад

      Hey thanks for being patient! You can check out part 2 right here! I put it up a couple of weeks ago:
      ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      Appreciate you being here!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 дней назад

      Not sure if you saw this, but I did make a part 2. ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      I appreciate your feedback and all the time you've spent here on my channel.

  • @susandell8476
    @susandell8476 4 месяца назад

    I searched for a demo on this pre-amp and he never demonstrated it. Thumbs down

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  4 месяца назад +1

      Hey how are you! This is just part 1, as the title says. Check out part 2 for more! It’s linked in the description.
      Thanks for being here and watching!

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  4 месяца назад +1

      There’s a full demo in there for acoustic and electric.

    • @TheCharlotteCage
      @TheCharlotteCage 4 месяца назад

      literally says it in the title 😂

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  11 дней назад

      Not sure if you saw this, but I did make a part 2. ruclips.net/video/EQDLxSjjfks/видео.html
      I appreciate your feedback and all the time you've spent here on my channel.

  • @John-wr6yo
    @John-wr6yo 10 месяцев назад +5

    When i go to gigg i take this di and two stereo j radial boxes. I test out each one when i set up according to what acoustic guitar i am going to use and what kind of pick up is in it. I mostly rember what works with what. Sometimes i just like the phantom power radials j series stereo boxes . It all depends on what my ear tells me at acceptable levels.

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  10 месяцев назад +1

      What a good toolbox you have! That really is the best way to do it - pick the right DI for that guitar in that moment. Especially with how particular acoustic guitars can be. Bet you sound great!

  • @amusicalheart7
    @amusicalheart7 7 месяцев назад +6

    I have 2 of these LR Baggs DI boxes. I use one at church where I lead worship using an acoustic electric, but I’ve recently started playing with a variety band playing mostly electric guitar and I’m in the process of figuring out what works best for my pedal board.
    For the band I’m mostly playing my Telecaster through a Fender Twin and using basic effects like Blues Driver, Mooer yellow comp, MXR carbon copy and a MXR analog chorus.
    I’ve been curious if I could employ my other Para Acoustic DI on this board but haven’t tried it yet. Now I think I will experiment!!
    Thanks Brad!!

    • @bunchastuff5355
      @bunchastuff5355 7 месяцев назад

      Be careful, I've read that some DI cant go in front of effects pedals plugged thru it. I wonder

    • @BradDollar
      @BradDollar  7 месяцев назад +1

      That’s awesome! It seems like there’s always another way or place to use one of these. I love it in line with a pedal board, but it can be a handy routing tool too. Thanks for sharing how you use yours!
      Appreciate you being here and watching!