EQ / Preamp (Dual-Amp / Bi-Amp Bass Preamp / DI) · $499
The Tech 21 SansAmp XB Driver is an analog dual-Amp / Bi-Amp Bass Preamp / DI pedal based on the SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation, with 15 knobs: per-channel Bass, Treble, Mid Shift, Mid, Level, Master Volume; Drive (Drive channel); HPF/LPF crossover mix (Clean channel has built-in compressor) controls, made in USA. From $499.
| Category | EQ / Preamp (Dual-Amp / Bi-Amp Bass Preamp / DI) |
| Circuit / based on | SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | 15 knobs: per-channel Bass, Treble, Mid Shift, Mid, Level, Master Volume; Drive (Drive channel); HPF/LPF crossover mix (Clean channel has built-in compressor) |
| Switches | Bite (Drive-channel presence boost), Pre/Post (mid placement), Crossover (engages LPF/HPF in Mix mode) |
| Footswitches | Clean/Drive channel select + Mix (blends Clean and Drive channels) |
| Bypass | buffered / active DI |
| I/O | 1/4" instrument input; balanced low-Z XLR out (mic/line switch + ground lift); 1/4" unbalanced out with 10dB boost; 1/4" effects send & return; 1/4" tuner out |
| Power | 18V DC |
| Power draw | 250 mA |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 4.75 x 2.0 in |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
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