paul_5 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) I bought a DHA DI-EQ pedal from a fellow BCer and I absolutely love it. I've tried all sorts of different pre's / DI boxes (Ampeg, Trace Elliot, MXR, EHX, Sansamp) and this is fast eclipsing the lot. The balanced DI out is super-clean, switchable between ground, lift and float, and the EQ is really musical. Even though it's solid state it has a real warmth to it, and can do pretty much any clean tone you could imagine - everything from bright, blistering slap to old school thump and thud. My best purchase all year (and there've been a few...). It's small enough to fit in a gig bag and can be powered by a 9v battery as well as a standard 9v Boss style adaptor, so it's ideal for jam nights / acoustic performances. I've even used it to play for a couple of shows and just gone straight into the PA and have always had a great tone. Like all DHA products it's built like a tank, but much easier to operate. For £70 new it's a real no-brainer - I'll probably never go to a gig without it again. Edited September 11, 2020 by Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 +1 I had one from Dave Hall and I used it on a small tour earlier this year abroad. I didn't want to take backline and didn't trust what I may have had to use. Used this straight to desks, fab clean signal and as said, very nice eq. I use it for acoustic 6 string gigs as an outboard eq/volume/DI box too. I can't believe how inexpensive these are, for what you get. Hand built, here in UK. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 yep got the VT2 twin EQ and its le nads du chien. Dave makes the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 this has been my DI of choice for a while now. As you say, great wee box. Definately recommend. [quote name='paul_5' post='1359363' date='Sep 1 2011, 11:46 PM']I bought a DHA DI-EQ pedal from a fellow BCer and I absolutely love it. I've tried all sorts of different pre's / DI boxes (Ampeg, Trace Elliot, MXR, EHX, Sansamp) and this is fast eclipsing the lot. The balanced DI out is super-clean, switchable between ground, lift and float, and the EQ is really musical. Even though it's solid state it has a real warmth to it, and can do pretty much any clean tone you could imagine - everything from bright, blistering slap to old school thump and thud. My best purchase all year (and there've been a few...). It's small enough to fit in a gig bag and can be powered by a 9v battery as well as a standard 9v Boss style adaptor, so it's ideal for jam nights / acoustic performances. I've even used it to play for a couple of shows and just gone straight into the PA and have always had a great tone. Like all DHA products it's built like a tank, but much easier to operate. For £70 new it's a real no-brainer - I'll probably never go to a gig without it again.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 [quote name='paul_5' post='1359363' date='Sep 1 2011, 11:46 PM']I bought a DHA DI-EQ pedal from a fellow BCer and I absolutely love it. I've tried all sorts of different pre's / DI boxes (Ampeg, Trace Elliot, MXR, EHX, Sansamp) and this is fast eclipsing the lot. The balanced DI out is super-clean, switchable between ground, lift and float, and the EQ is really musical. Even though it's solid state it has a real warmth to it, and can do pretty much any clean tone you could imagine - everything from bright, blistering slap to old school thump and thud. My best purchase all year (and there've been a few...). It's small enough to fit in a gig bag and can be powered by a 9v battery as well as a standard 9v Boss style adaptor, so it's ideal for jam nights / acoustic performances. I've even used it to play for a couple of shows and just gone straight into the PA and have always had a great tone. Like all DHA products it's built like a tank, but much easier to operate. For £70 new it's a real no-brainer - I'll probably never go to a gig without it again.[/quote] Thanks for this. I have had a few requests to add phantom power to the Di's and Eq's so I looked into it and I am testing a solution this week. If it works and all looks good so far, then I will add this to the design with a small additional cost to cover the extra labour and parts. They will still have the battery or power supply operation but there will be an additional switch to select phantom power. I will offer an upgrade path for anyone with an existing Di or Eq as well, should be around £15 plus return postage, or maybe even a kit for those who can drill and solder. it won't work with the valve range of pedals with Di's as most desks won't have the current required on their phantom power output to run the valves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 [quote name='DHA' post='1362970' date='Sep 5 2011, 03:40 PM']Thanks for this. I have had a few requests to add phantom power to the Di's and Eq's so I looked into it and I am testing a solution this week. If it works and all looks good so far, then I will add this to the design with a small additional cost to cover the extra labour and parts. They will still have the battery or power supply operation but there will be an additional switch to select phantom power. I will offer an upgrade path for anyone with an existing Di or Eq as well, should be around £15 plus return postage, or maybe even a kit for those who can drill and solder. it won't work with the valve range of pedals with Di's as most desks won't have the current required on their phantom power output to run the valves.[/quote] Legend! Dave, will you post something on here to let folks know when the phantom power upgrade is available please? Thanks again for a fab product. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I've got one too, I tested sadowsky & Agui TH pedal's but prefered DHA. work fine, do the job, I'll keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Top class pedal and amazing value. My only worry is the way the ground lift switch sticks out the side. I'm certain I'm going to break it off one day. Dave, any chance it could be recessed or protected in some way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 [quote name='fatback' post='1365075' date='Sep 7 2011, 11:09 AM']Top class pedal and amazing value. My only worry is the way the ground lift switch sticks out the side. I'm certain I'm going to break it off one day. Dave, any chance it could be recessed or protected in some way?[/quote] That's my only concern too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) [quote name='fatback' post='1365075' date='Sep 7 2011, 11:09 AM']Top class pedal and amazing value. My only worry is the way the ground lift switch sticks out the side. I'm certain I'm going to break it off one day. Dave, any chance it could be recessed or protected in some way?[/quote] Not really been an issue so far, as mine's on a board, but I see your point. Rotary switch on top maybe? Edited September 7, 2011 by paul_5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 [quote name='paul_5' post='1365126' date='Sep 7 2011, 12:01 PM']Not really been an issue so far, as mine's on a board, but I see your point. Rotary switch on top maybe?[/quote] might be able to move it to the top. There will be another switch when phantom power is added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1363714' date='Sep 6 2011, 07:52 AM']Legend! Dave, will you post something on here to let folks know when the phantom power upgrade is available please? Thanks again for a fab product. John[/quote] the bits have arrived so I will try it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 [quote name='DHA' post='1365718' date='Sep 7 2011, 08:27 PM']the bits have arrived so I will try it tomorrow.[/quote] I have a phantom power solution for the DHA-DI and the DHA-DI-EQ. Was not quite as simple as I had hoped as there is a current limit on phantom power outputs which the DI-EQ was over. So I had to modify the circuit to draw less current which includes switching the power on led off when phanton power is selected as it just draws to much. I will be fitting this as an option from now on and hence increasing the price of these versions by £15. I can mod existing pedals at £15 plus return postage which will be £4.25 for the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 [quote name='DHA' post='1366705' date='Sep 8 2011, 05:29 PM']I have a phantom power solution for the DHA-DI and the DHA-DI-EQ. Was not quite as simple as I had hoped as there is a current limit on phantom power outputs which the DI-EQ was over. So I had to modify the circuit to draw less current which includes switching the power on led off when phanton power is selected as it just draws to much. I will be fitting this as an option from now on and hence increasing the price of these versions by £15. I can mod existing pedals at £15 plus return postage which will be £4.25 for the UK.[/quote] Pictures please!!! you might have a new customer to replace my sansamp!!.. The phantom power is a life saver option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 [quote name='algmusic' post='1367744' date='Sep 9 2011, 03:26 PM']Pictures please!!! you might have a new customer to replace my sansamp!!.. The phantom power is a life saver option[/quote] its the same as the DHA-DI-EQ but with an extra switch on the side. Will add it to the web site tomorrow. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 [quote name='algmusic' post='1367744' date='Sep 9 2011, 03:26 PM']Pictures please!!! you might have a new customer to replace my sansamp!!.. The phantom power is a life saver option[/quote] Phantom power version is now on the website - [url="http://www.davehallamps.co.uk/page42.html"]http://www.davehallamps.co.uk/page42.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Only had a quick look as on way to a gig, but will it drive a power amp and also send a sep di to the desk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 [quote name='nottswarwick' post='1368692' date='Sep 10 2011, 04:31 PM']Only had a quick look as on way to a gig, but will it drive a power amp and also send a sep di to the desk?[/quote] the unbalanced line out will drive a power amp and the balanced Di is designed to feed a desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I used a Sansamp then an MXR, will this do the same job of going into the front of an amp and acting as a pre-amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1317126360' post='1387013']I used a Sansamp then an MXR, will this do the same job of going into the front of an amp and acting as a pre-amp?[/quote] yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 [quote name='DHA' timestamp='1317141445' post='1387301'] yes [/quote] but better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Awesome. I'll have a review of my rig soon and definately consider picking one up. Looks like I'm getting the VT1 for sale on here so it will be good to have an all DHA rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Ordered mine off ebay on 29 December, just chewing through the desk now waiting for it to arrive! Pedalboard will be:- Boss TU2 BYOC compressor DHA VT1 DHA DI-EQ Should all look reassuringly homemade (apart from the Boss) and sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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