Tech 21 SansAmp Para Driver DI box

Tech 21 SansAmp Para Driver DI box
Product no: 9000-0004-6734 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The tech 21 Para Driver DI is the pedal version of the mountable RPM. It also offers a wide array of features (including sweepable mid) to shape every audio source imaginable. The sound of an acoustic or electric guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, keyboard, violin, percussion, saxophone, and even voice is reproduced in a warm, authentic way, as if it were being amplified through a microphone and a tube amp.

The ins and outs of the Tech 21 ParaDriver DI

Hook up your instrument via the jack input and direct the sound to your mixing console using the XLR output. Use the line output to transfer the signal to an amplifier, if desired. If you want to use the ParaDriver as a pure preamp without any tone colouration, connect to the effect-return on your amp. The ParaDriver is also equipped with a parallel output that allows the direct signal to exit untouched.

Tips or comments about this product

In addition to a battery or a PSU, you can also use a phantom power supply (from your mixer, for instance) to power this pedal. 24V DC is required, 48V DC is recommended (to power the LED indicator)
In case you use an adapter, please make sure it has a centre negative 2.1mm connector and produces a minimum of 100mA. It can be either regulated or unregulated.

Specifications

Product features

Number of channels	1
Adapter included	no
Centre positive/negative	centre negative
Sustainable product	not specified
Energy source	battery + AC
Guitar preamp functions	boost / gain / level, tone control, DI, cabinet simulator
Ground lift function	yes
Mini pedal	no
PAD switch	yes
Splitter	no
True bypass	not specified
Power supply plug	barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter)
Analogue audio input type	Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type	balanced microphone out (XLR), thru (TS jack)
Type of DI box	active
Can be powered by battery	yes
Voltage	9 V

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	500 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	14,0 x 11,5 x 6,0 cm

Product specifications

preamplifier/DI pedal
for every possible musical instrument/signal
high quality
can be connected directly to mixing console
inputs: mono jack
outputs: XLR, 2x mono jack (output and parallel)
controls: level, treble, mid, bass, drive, mid shift
switches: phantom power, +10 dB (line), -20 dB (XLR)
foot switch: on/off
LED indicator
power supply (not included): 9V battery, DC adapter or phantom power
power consumption: 5 mA
dimensions: 121 x 95 x 51 mm
weight: 0.34 kg

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Simon van W. November 23, 2025

Wrote the following about Tech 21 SansAmp Para Driver DI box

Fantastische DI/voorversterker. Ik gebruik voor het basgedeelte van mijn Chapman Stick. Klinkt vol en vet. En mooi in te stellen met de mid toon en de mid shift. Erg tevreden!

Hendrik R. July 27, 2019

Wrote the following about Tech 21 SansAmp Para Driver DI box

Ik gebruik deze voor el. gitaar.

Goeie bouw kwaliteit en klinkt prima!

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