Low volume from Tech 21 Bass DI

[originalfunkbrother]

Hi,

I am having an issue with the volume output of my Tech 21 Bass DI. When I initially plug it in, it works fine but as time goes on, the volume level drops significantly and it then sounds like the bass hasnt been pre-amped and DI'd.
Any ideas on what this could be caused by and if I can sort it out myself before taking it to a specialist?

Regards

funkygreega

[Bottle]

If it's anything like the Para Driver, then it'll work off of a 9v battery, a 9v wall-wart or phantom power - which method are you using? Just thinking it [i]might[/i] be something obvious like a flat battery.

Then again, if you're using mains power via a PSU or phantom power off of the PA desk then it's more likely to be a fault in the unit.

HTH, Ian

[originalfunkbrother]

[quote name='Bottle' post='1158224' date='Mar 11 2011, 03:56 PM']If it's anything like the Para Driver, then it'll work off of a 9v battery, a 9v wall-wart or phantom power - which method are you using? Just thinking it [i]might[/i] be something obvious like a flat battery.

Then again, if you're using mains power via a PSU or phantom power off of the PA desk then it's more likely to be a fault in the unit.

HTH, Ian[/quote]


Thanks mate,

I use a 9v battery and when it first occured I quickly changed the battery, the light still seems to dim but the problem may not be the Sansamp, I think it could be either a cable in the effects chain or one of the effects. I eliminated them one by one yesterday and when I removed the tuner and a cable, it seemed fine. Im gonna give it another go tonight.

Thanks again

[Bottle]

[quote name='funkygreega' post='1162016' date='Mar 14 2011, 05:07 PM']Thanks mate,

I use a 9v battery and when it first occured I quickly changed the battery, the light still seems to dim but the problem may not be the Sansamp, I think it could be either a cable in the effects chain or one of the effects. I eliminated them one by one yesterday and when I removed the tuner and a cable, it seemed fine. Im gonna give it another go tonight.

Thanks again[/quote]
Yep. Try a known good battery, or if you're able, an effects PSU (Boss-type will work fine). Also, plugging in a cable into the Input jack connects the battery via the Screen of the barrel as well, so it might be worth checking there's no crud on the jack-plug or in the socket that's making a bad connection.

HTH,
Ian