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LR Baggs | Session DI | Introduction

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Inspired by the L.R. Baggs Handcrafted Video Sessions and their experience in some of Nashville' great studios, Session Acoustic DI brings our new signature studio sound to your live rig. The Session DI enhances your acoustic pickup and imparts the rich sonic character that you™d expect from an experienced audio engineer using some of the world' finest studio gear. L.R. Baggs has captured this studio magic and put it into a compact, easy-to-use DI that will transform your live sound.
LR Baggs Session DI Acoustic Guitar Direct Box and Preamp
LR Baggs Session DI Acoustic Guitar Direct Box and Preamp
LR Baggs Session DI Acoustic Guitar Direct Box and Preamp

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  • Analog Saturation enhances warmth and harmonic content
  • Compression / EQ smoothes out common problem frequencies
  • Garret Null notch filter eliminates resonate feedback
  • Variable high-pass filter attenuates extraneous low frequencies
  • VU meter visually optimizes gain for passive and active pickups
  • Ground lift switch effectively eliminates ground-loop noise
  • All discrete signal path with XLR and quarter inch outputs
  • 48V phantom power, 9V battery or 9V DC powering options
  • Rugged enclosure constructed of aluminum, steel and ABS plastic
  • Footswitch for muting the signal
  • Includes custom L.R. Baggs carrying case
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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1/4" Input
  • Input Impedance: 10 Megohms
  • Preamp Gain: -12dB to +26dB
  • Input Level: -25dBv to 1.8dBv (0.53Vrms to 1.23Vrms)
DI Output
  • Output Level: -1dBv (0.88VRms) Balanced
  • Output Impedance: 470 ohms
Line Output
  • Output Level: -1dBv (0.88VRms) Unbalanced
  • Output Impedance: 470 ohms
Power
  • DC Power Consumption: 0.65W Max at 9V
  • DC Current Draw: 3mA
  • Voltage Range: 7.5VDC - 12VDC
  • Power Supply: 9VDC with 100mA (or 1 watt) minimum
  • Average Battery Life: 125 hours
  • Phantom Power: 24VDC minimum
  • Signal To Noise: 90dB, unweighted
High Pass Filter
  • Frequencies: 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, 200Hz

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One year parts and labor warranty. (Self-installation voids warranty.)

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4.2

5 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Performances4
  2. Outdoor Events / Games1
  3. Amateur Recording1
  4. Home Studio1
  5. Live1
Cons
  1. Not With All Guitars1
  2. Pricey / Poor Value1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound4
  2. Easy To Use3
  3. Portable3
  4. Good Power Output2
  5. Warm / Comfy2

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • Great for Acoustic guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byMike F

    fromAsheville NC

    great tool for balancing levels between picking and strumming and the saturation really get teh guitar noticed in the mix

  • I returned this item.

    1

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byWild Dog Rock Daddy Jam Face

    fromEarth

    I was using this for live acoustic guitar right into the house PA.

  • Finally, the missing link!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 years ago

    byGhostpicker

    fromColumbus, OH

    I had been using the LR Baggs Venue DI for a good while and was very pleased with the sound that I got from it (overall). But it always seemed there was a little something missing in terms of "that perfect sound" that I was striving for. I tried the Session DI based on some video reviews I saw and have been thrilled with my results. I'm finally getting that "warm", "full" sound that I have been seeking for a long, long time and it is super easy to use and understand. I use it in conjunction with the Venue DI and couldn't be happier. My rig is complete, for now:)

  • As promised

    5

    submitted10 years ago

    bySchoeny44

    fromLincoln, NE

    This makes even low end guitars sound amazing. I use it to enhance and differentiate guitars to something that I am looking for.

  • Nice upgrade. Not for everybody.

    5

    submitted10 years ago

    byRudy C.

    fromSan Antonio Tx

    its easy to use the product, has a lot of ways to improve your sound. But it doesnt work for everybody in my opinion. i have a taylor 414ce and a gs mini koa (undersaddle pickup). Always looking for the perfect acoustic sound i bought this pedal. I´ve try it alone, with different pa systems and also with a fishman aura spectrum, fishman tone deq and on live performances a tc hellicon voicelive. in short, my gs mini sounds amazing with this, cant imagine a live performance without it. not such a perceptible upgrade using it with the 414ce. This pedal adds a more round, natural sound, it reduces that synthetic "plastic" sound that comes from undersaddle pickups and is evident when strumming, but when fingerpicking you get the most from this pedal. This adds colour and naturality, youll still need a pedal tuner, an eq, and effects etc. This makes a huge but sutil improvement on your acoustics that everybody will notice. Lr baggs has an amazing quality and perfect taste for acoustics so you wont get wrong with this, thou you may have other pedals first to buy before spending 250 for an amazing sound polisher.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 months ago

    asked byGREGORY

    fromCuLVER CITY, CA. 90066

    WILL THIS BOOST MY SIGNA

    WILL THIS BOOST MY SIGNA

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the LR Baggs Session DI will boost your signal. It features a gain control that provides up to +26dB of clean gain, allowing you to match your instrument's output to your amplifier or PA system effectively.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byHank

    fromAtlanta

    I have a voiceprint DI. I also have a para acoustic DI. Do I need both? Is there an advantage to send the voiceprint through the para acoustic? Is there an advantage to Session DI after the voiceprint?

    I have a voiceprint DI. I also have a para acoustic DI. Do I need both? Is there an advantage to send the voiceprint through the para acoustic? Is there an advantage to Session DI after the voiceprint?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, you don't. I don't understand why you're sending one DI through another.