Product Information Document
Bass Stompboxes
V-TONE
BDI21
Bass Amp Modeler/
Direct Recording Preamp/DI Box
Analog modeling bass preamp/
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stompbox with DI recording output
This BEHRINGER product has been
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designed to compete head to head
with leading products on the market
Authentic V-TONE modeling
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technology capable of dialing up big
vintage tube tones, funky slap sounds,
crunchy distortions and all in between
Provides a truckload of great amps in
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a single stomp box—from traditional
bass amps to modern overdriven
amp tones that would typically
require a multitude of e ects units
Authentic tube emulation circuitry
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can be mixed with the direct bass
signal via blend control
Presence control for de nition and
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upper harmonics plus ultra-musical
2-band EQ speci cally tuned for
bassguitars
The BDI21 combines the features
of an active DI (direct injection) box
with our proprietary tube emulation
circuitry. It’s like having a truckload
of vintage tube amps right at your
toes! The Blend control allows you to
mix the amount of tube emulation
you want with your direct bass signal.
And if you just want your instruments
straight, pure tone – just step on the
switch and the ADI21 functions as a
superb active DI box.
Dual DI mode for either direct
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recording output with tube
emulation or standard active direct
injection box in bypass mode
Output available on ¼'' TS or
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balanced, gold-plated XLRconnectors
Ground lift switch eliminates typical
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ground loop problems
Runs on 9 V battery or the BEHRINGER
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PSU-SB DC power supply
(notincluded)
High-quality components and
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exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
3-Year Warranty Program*
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Conceived and designed by
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BEHRINGER Germany
*Warrant y details can be fo und at music-group.c om.
You’ve Got Control
With its dedicated Drive, Treble, Bass, Level,
and Presence dials, the BDI21 goes above and
beyond the call of duty, giving you vintage tube
tones for funked-up slap, gonzo overdrive and
everything in-between. You can use the BDI21
as a recording output DI with tube emulation,
or as a standard active DI box, when running
in bypass mode. The output is presented in ¼ "
TS or balanced, gold-plated XLR connectors.
There's also a ground lift switch that eliminates
typical ground loop hum problems. You can
power this bad boy with a 9V battery or our
PSU-SB DC power supply (not included).
Product Information Document
Bass Stompboxes
V-TONE
BDI21
Bass Amp Modeler/
Direct Recording Preamp/DI Box
Sound Value
Thanks to our revolutionary Class-D ampli er technology, weare able to provide you with enormous
power and incredible sonic performance in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable and lightweight package.
Class-D ampli cation makes all the di erence, o ering the ultimate in energy e ciency and
eliminating the need for heavy power supplies and massive heat sinks. This amazing technology
makes it possible to design and build extremely-powerful products that are signi cantly lighter in
weight than their traditional counterparts, whileusing less energy and protecting theenvironment.
You Are Covered
We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our
own MUSIC Group factory using state-of-the-art automation, enhanced production work ows and
quality assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world. As a result,
we have one of the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we con dently back it up with a
generous 3-Year Warranty program.
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