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NUX Melvin Lee Davis Preamp and DI
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NUX Melvin Lee Davis Preamp and DI
A bass guitar preamp, DI box, impulse response (IR) loader and audio interface.
Yes, everything you need for practicing, gigging and recording is in the box!
Volume Knob
Adjusts the overall output volume of the pedal. Ideal for fine-tuning the output on clean tone, it also controls the DI output volume.
Blend Knob
Adjusts to blend between the clean signal and overdrive signal. The clean signal remains as unity gain, allowing for fine control of the blend ration.
Drive Knob
Adjusts the Gain level and sets the saturation level in the overdriven signal.
3-Band Equalizer with Middle Frequency Selector
Bass: +/- 12dB @40Hz
Middle: +/- 17dB @160Hz to 1000Hz
Freq.: 160Hz ~ 1000Hz
Treble: +/- 12dB @8000Hz
Balanced XLR Output carrying the mic-level output signal, either affected or unaffected depending on the Pre-Post switch.
GND LFT (Ground / Lift) Toggle Switch
Disconnects the signal ground on the DI out to break any ground loops. Toggle the switch to the LESS noisy position; it can be either GND or LFT depending on the room, stage or studio condition. Switch does not effect the 1/4-inch (6.5mm) output.
Impulse Response (IR) Toggle Switches
You can activate/deactivate the IR cabinet simulation for both DI out and 1/4-inch (6.5mm) out separately. Use the appropriate IR toggle switch to turn ON/OFF the emulation for the output you choose.
When you activate the "OUT IR" cabinet simulation, you can connect the pedal to any FRFR speaker, directly to a mixer or audio interface. "THROUGH" output will remain bypassed either the "OUT IR" is activated or deactivated.
There is a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) auxiliary input to connect a music player, and headphones output for silent practicing or monitoring (please check the USB connection).
Headphone output is related to DI out, when you activate the DI IR simulation, headphones output will be simulated.
You can connect the pedal to your Windows / MAC computer to use the edit software: load your own IR files and control various other settings.
Supported IR file: 48 kHz / 24-bit, 1024 Samples
You can record your bass guitar without using any audio interface. MLD Bass Preamp + DI has a built-in audio streaming function, so you can connect the pedal directly to your computer with a Micro B USB cable, and it is ready to play and record. A driver-free* solution helps you produce music with direct connection. You can use the headphones output for monitoring, you will hear both your guitar and the audio from your computer.
PLEASE NOTE: Run the audio recording software first, then run the MLD Bass Preamp Editor Software to use it properly.
*Driver-free: macOS only. It's suggested that all Windows users install the NUX Audio Driver to ensure better performance. Please download on the Support page.
We collaborated with American bass player Melvin Lee Davis to create MLD Bass Preamp & DI.
"Melvin Lee Davis is an American bass player, vocalist, keyboard player, producer, TV composer and
engineer based in Orange County, California. He is the music director for Grammy-award winning artist
Chaka Khan and has recorded with The Pointer Sisters, Lee Ritenour, Bryan Ferry, Patti Austin and
Gladys Knight & the Pips."
MLD Bass Preamp + DI has tons of functions based on Melvin Lee Davis' musical experience. And offers the best sound-shaping controls such as: 3-band EQ with middle-frequency selection, drive with blend control, speaker cabinet simulation (Impulse Response loader) and built-in noise reduction with Decay and Threshold controls.
