Description
Mesa Boogie Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II Pedal is built for bass players who want a complete, professional-grade tone solution in a compact format. Whether you are heading to a gig, recording direct, or just need a reliable all-in-one front end for your board, this pedal covers a lot of ground without getting complicated. It pulls directly from Mesa's Subway amp lineage, so the feel and response are familiar if you have spent time with their bass heads.
At the core is an extended-range JFET preamp that works equally well with active and passive basses. You get a full set of shaping tools including a 4-band active EQ with sweepable mids, a variable hi-pass filter for tightening low end, and a Voicing control that shifts from clean, modern response to a more vintage curve. The Gain, Master, and footswitchable Boost give you control over everything from clean headroom to light overdrive, while the Deep and Bright switches let you quickly dial in more low-end weight or top-end clarity depending on the situation.
From a usability standpoint, this is designed to handle just about any scenario. You have a balanced XLR out with pre/post EQ options for front-of-house, plus additional line outputs for amps or recording setups. The Aux input and headphone out make it just as useful for silent practice, and the onboard mute keeps things clean between songs. It runs on 9-18V for added headroom flexibility and stays compact enough for easy transport. We like this one for players who want a dependable, great-sounding DI and preamp that can realistically replace a much larger rig when needed.
Specifications:
- Enclosure: Compact metal enclosure, 6" x 4.25" x 2.25"
- Controls: Input level, Gain, Master, Boost level, Bass, Low Mid (sweepable 150Hz-1800Hz), High Mid (sweepable 300Hz-5000Hz), Treble, Voicing, Hi-pass filter (30Hz-150Hz), Deep switch, Bright switch
- Switching: True bypass style signal path, footswitches for Mute and Boost
- I/O: Instrument input, Aux input, headphone output, 1/4" preamp output (balanced/unbalanced), XLR direct output with pre/post EQ and ground lift
- Power: 9-18V DC, either polarity
- Features: JFET preamp, 4-band active EQ, variable hi-pass filter, voicing control, silent tuning via mute, compact design
Sku: FP.SBDI
