Mesa/Boogie Introduces the Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II With a 40% Smaller Chassis
Mesa/Boogie has introduced the Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II, which builds on the first generation by reducing it. It delivers the same features in a chassis that is 40% smaller than its predecessor.
The preamp is derived from the one found in Mesa’s Subway® D‑800™, Subway® D‑800+, and Subway® D‑350 preamps.
“Designed for power without complexity, the Subway+ Bass DI‑Preamp II features an extended‑range J‑FET preamp that plays beautifully with both active and passive instruments, plus an Input Mute footswitch for silent tuning,” the company writes. “A Deep switch adds roundness and low‑end weight, while a Bright switch lends bite and top‑end sparkle. MESA’s award‑winning variable Hi‑Pass Filter (30 Hz–150 Hz) removes headroom‑robbing sub‑sonic content so players can precisely tune their low end to the musical style, ensemble, or venue.”
A Voicing knob quicky shift’s the pedal’s tonal character from flat and modern to more vintage-inspired, while its 4-Band Baxandall EQ lets you dial in the sculpting. Both the Low-Mid and High-Mid are sweepable for more precision.
Other features include an Aux In, a Headphone Out, a Preamp Out, and a mic-level balanced XLR DI complete with Pre/Post EQ and Ground Lift switches.
The Mesa/Boogie Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II is available now for $199.
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Mesa/Boogie Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II Features:
| Instrument Input (Active or Passive) |
| Input Level Control |
| Boost Footswitch with Variable Boost Level Control |
| Deep Switch (enhances low-end) |
| Bright Switch (enhances top-end) |
| Variable Voicing Control (Flat to Vintage Scoop) |
| Variable Hi-Pass Filter Control (30Hz to 150Hz) |
| Fully Active 4-Band EQ Controls (+/- 12dB of Bass, Low-Mid, High-Mid & Treble) with Sweepable (variable) Low-Mid (150Hz-1800Hz) & High-Mid (300Hz-5000Hz) Frequency Controls |
| Master Output Level Control |
| Mute Footswitch |
| Aux Input |
| Headphone Output |
| Line Level Preamp Outputs (Unbalanced or Balanced) |
| Balanced XLR Direct Mic Level Out with Pre/Post & Ground Lift Switches |
| Powered by DC, 9-18 volts, either polarity |
| Compact size (2.25” H x 6” W x 4.25” D) |
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