Adding a DI to my VP-26

[ben_allison]

Want to record bass, direct... if I can skip an external DI, and can just patch in... I'd be thrilled.

Is there and easy hack to add a DI?

[[silent:arts]]

You could do the Bo Hansen Mod.
or better buy yourself a VP312DI

[jsteiger]

Front panel space is tight and behind the faceplate as well with the t-pad. I have had guys omit the t-pad and slap a 1/4" jack in that hole. IMHO, the t-pad is more important though. 

Like Volker said, the VP312DI is a solution and a fun build.

Mike from Whistle Rock was working on a dedicated HiZ Plug-In 500 series module that will be cool and pretty versatile. I am not sure how close to ready he is though.

Cheers, Jeff

[mikefatom]

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Mike from Whistle Rock was working on a dedicated HiZ Plug-In 500 series module that will be cool and pretty versatile. I am not sure how close to ready he is though.
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Thanks Jeff! Cool avatar btw

The HZ51X is almost there... damn metal shop is not getting the bracket right and I keep on rejecting samples.

Cheers,

Mike

[jsteiger]

...The HZ51X is almost there... damn metal shop is not getting the bracket right and I keep on rejecting samples...

Been there, done that. I feel your pain. 

Gonna be good when they do get it. Keep on 'em!

Best, Jeff

[Ptownkid]

Metal work is the worst...been going through the same pain as you boys.

[ben_allison]

Front panel space is tight and behind the faceplate as well with the t-pad. I have had guys omit the t-pad and slap a 1/4" jack in that hole. IMHO, the t-pad is more important though.

I'm just looking pics, but I think I could possibly sneak one in beside the phantom switch... am I hallucinating?