Seymour Duncan SFX06 Paranormal Bass DI Pedal

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DC or AC power. 3-band active EQ.

Like all DIs, the SFX06 sports a balanced line out XLR jack (with ground lift) so you can feed a front-of-house mixing board or a recording console with no loss of signal. But that's where the similarities end, because the Paranormal Bass Direct Box also features 3 bands of active EQ specifically optimized for bass.

This allows you to dial in your tone in any room, sculpting your lows, mids, and highs quickly and easily with up to 12dB of boost or cut for each band of EQ. It's the perfect solution for bassists who want the flexibility of an active system but don't want to modify their instrument.

The SFX-06 also features Duncan's proprietary Slap Contour switch, which applies an additional preset EQ curve to whatever settings you've chosen with the 3-band EQ. This produces a tone that's perfect for slap playing but also works great as an alternate sound for fingerstyle or pick playing. This switchable function makes the Paranormal Bass Direct Box even more flexible onstage and in the studio. It's a must for every gig and every session. Powered by a single 9-volt battery or a regulated DC power supply. And like all Seymour Duncan pedals, it's built like tank.

Gain Range: +/- 12dB

Input Impedance: 1MOhm

Output Impedance: 2KOhm

Maximum Output before Clipping: 2.6Vrms

Noise and Hum: -92dBV

THD @ 1Vrms out @ 1 KHz: 0.002%

Type of Circuitry: FET Input OP-Amps with Discrete Gyrators

Power: DC 9 - 12V; Battery or Regulated DC Adapter

Current Consumption: 2.9 mA Max

Dimensions: 5.50 x 5.20 x 2.20 inches

Weight: 1.9 Lbs

Chassis Material: 16 Gauge Steel

EQ Center Frequencies:
Bass - 30Hz
Mid - 650Hz
Treble - 5.2KHz

Slap Contour Frequencies:
+6dB @ 80Hz
-6dB @ 650Hz

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 805-964-9610
Email: support@seymourduncan.com
Web: https://seymourduncan.zendesk.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted May 28, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Seymour Duncan Paranormal - THE Bass Direct Box to Have"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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It's a great direct box. I suggest you get it. I love how it features and active EQ. Nothing to not love. This will last me my entire bass career.
Sound
The sound is great. Basically it boosts your EQ on your amp. And that is a gorgeous output. You also get a slap contour. So go ahead and slap pop your fingers off.
Features
It features everything that a regular DI has, you know XLR and what not. ALSO it has an active EQ. You can use it to record, play live, or boost your amp.
Ease of Use
It's three knobs with two activating switches. You got your standard input and output jacks. Power supply jack. and BAM. Standard Bass, Mid Range, and Treble controls. Bypass and Slap Contour switches. You get a custom slap tone with that slap contour. It curves the EQ so that you can slap pop with the proper settings. Nifty, huh?
Quality
Built like a tank. Throw it. I dare you. It will work like a charm.
Value
This is where I say, I wish it was cheaper. but hey, it's worth it.
Manufacturer Support
Never had to check. But Seymour Duncan? Probably good service.
The Wow Factor
GORGEOUS pedal. Green and black? Great color. The looks are delicious. Easily the sexiest DI you can get.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist, Active Musician, in a band

Musical Style:

Metal, Rock, Classic, Alt.
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