Ashdown OriginAL Valve Pre-DI
A valve-based bass preamp and direct box combining a 12AX7 tube circuit with a 5-band EQ section and footswitchable tube-driven overdrive. Designed to provide amplifier-like tone shaping while enabling direct connection to mixing consoles or audio interfaces.
- 15-18V DC · center −
- 300 mA
- Buffered bypass
- Analog
- Mono
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The rundown
Highlights
- 12AX7 valve preamp circuit with tube-driven overdrive section
- 5-band EQ with Bass, Lo-Mid, Mid, Hi-mid, and Treble controls
- Direct output via XLR, headphone output, and buffered bypass
- Operates on 15-18V DC power supply
- Large footprint at 182.9 x 118.1 mm, manufactured in the UK
Best for
Bass players seeking tube-driven tone shaping with overdrive capability for both stage and studio use.
Quick facts
- Power
- 15-18V DC
- Current draw
- 300 mA
- Polarity
- Center negative
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- Dimensions
- 182.9 × 118.1 mm
- Controls
- Input, Bass, Lo-Mid, Mid, Hi-Mid, Treble, Drive Gain, Drive Level, Output, Shape
- Stereo
- No
- MIDI
- No
- Status
- In production
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Frequently asked questions
What power supply does the Ashdown OriginAL Valve Pre-DI require?
The Ashdown OriginAL Valve Pre-DI operates on a 15-18V DC power supply drawing 300 mA with center-negative polarity.
Does this pedal have a headphone output?
Yes, the Ashdown OriginAL Valve Pre-DI includes a headphone output.
What type of bypass does it use?
The Ashdown OriginAL Valve Pre-DI uses buffered bypass.
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