
V-TONE ACOUSTIC DRIVER DI ADI21
Acoustic Amp Modeler/Direct Recording Preamp/DI Box
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A DI (Direct Injection) box allows you to send a signal directly from an unbalanced,
Whether for stage, recording, rehearsal or
1. Control Elements
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Control elements
(8)Use the footswitch to activate/deactivate all the tone functions (EQ, microphone/tube emulation). When deactivated, the ADI21 functions solely as a standard transparent DI box.
(9)This LED illuminates when the effect is activated (see (8)).
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(10)Use this ¼" TS INPUT connector to plug in the instrument cable of your acoustic guitar or other instruments.
(11)BAL OUT is the ADI21’s balanced mic level output. Use a
(12)The unbalanced ¼" TS OUT connector sends the signal to your guitar amp.
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(1)The TREBLE control governs the
(2)The BASS control allows you to boost/cut the
(3)Use the MID control to boost or cut the
The MID FREQ control lets you select the middle frequency (170 Hz to 3.5 kHz) that will be boost/cut.
(4)The LEVEL control adjusts the output level of the ADI21.
(5)The BLEND control activates the integrated tube/microphone emulation circuitry. In most cases, you will probably set it to maximum (100%). If you want to hear some of the distinct timbre of a piezo pickup or reduce the amount
of compression, simply turn the control counterclockwise.
(6)When activated, the GND LIFT disconnects the ground connection between input and output. Depending on the grounding of the connected equipment, this can eliminate hum or ground loops.
(7)The
◊Before using the PAD switch, be sure that it is the mic preamp on the mixing console that is clipping and not the ADI21. You should only attenuate the output signal via the PAD switch if the CLIP LED of the mic channel lights up frequently or remains lit.
Bottom of the ADI21
(13)SERIAL NUMBER. The serial number of the ADI21 is located at the bottom.
(14)BATTERY COMPARTMENT. Open the lid to install or replace the 9 V battery.
◊The ADI21 is powered as soon you insert a plug into the INPUT. The battery is “disconnected” when the plug is removed.
For this reason, the ADI21 has no on/off switch. To prolong battery life, always disconnect the input when the driver is not in use.
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Power supply connector
(15)Use the DC IN connection to plug in a 9 V power supply (not included).