L.R. Baggs Venue DI Acoustic Guitar Preamp and DI Pedal

L.R. Baggs Venue DI is an acoustic guitar preamp and direct box designed for live performance and stage environments. It enables signal conditioning, routing, and direct connection to sound systems for acoustic guitar players, supporting amplified performance workflows. This makes it ideal for touring, gigging, and stage setups where consistent tone control and reliable output are critical.

The unit combines preamplification, equalization, signal routing, and direct output functionality within a single pedal format. It integrates filtering, gain control, and output isolation to manage feedback, signal integrity, and connection to front of house systems.

In real-world use, the Venue DI supports fast setup and simplified stage rigs by consolidating multiple signal tools into one device. It allows performers to maintain consistent sound quality across venues while reducing the need for additional outboard gear.

Key Features

• Integrated Preamp and DI: Combines acoustic guitar preamplification with a transformer isolated direct output.
• Five Band Equalization: Provides tone shaping with adjustable low-mid and high-mid frequency control.
• Notch Filter: Includes a variable notch filter for feedback control.
• Chromatic Tuner: Built-in tuner with footswitch mute and tune functionality.
• Flexible Outputs: Features XLR and 1/4" outputs for stage and direct system connections.

Technical Specifications

1/4" Input
Input Impedance: 10 megohms
Preamp Gain: -12dB to +26dB
Input Level: -25dBv to +1.8dBv (.053Vrms to 1.23Vrms)

EQ
Notch: -21dB, sweepable from 60Hz to 320Hz, 1/8 Octave
Bass: +/- 12dB @ 90Hz
Lo Mid: +/- 12dB @ 250Hz, sweepable from 100Hz to 500Hz
Hi Mid: +/- 12dB @ 1kHz, sweepable from 500Hz to 2.5kHz
Presence: +/- 12dB @ 3kHz
Treble: +/- 12dB @ 10kHz

Effects Loops
Send Level: 0 dBv (0.707Vrms)
Output Impedance: 600 ohms
Return Level: 0dBv (0.707Vrms) Maximum before clipping
Input Impedance: 80 Kohms

D.I. Out
Output level: -1dBv (0.88Vrms) Balanced
Output impedance: 600 ohms (Transformer coupled)

Line Out
Output level: -1dBv (0.88Vrms) Un-balanced
Output impedance: 200 ohms

Power
DC Power Consumption: 0.65W Max @ 9V
DC Current Draw: 12mA (without tuner), 66mA (with tuner)
Voltage Range: 7.5VDC Min - 12VDC Max
Power Supply: 9VDC with 100mA (or 1Watt) minimum (Recommended - Not included)
Avg. Battery Life: 40 hrs. (depends on tuner usage)
Signal to Noise: 90dB, unweighted

Physical Characteristics
Weight: 2.2 lbs
Dimensions: 7.625" Width x 7.5" Depth x 1.5" Height