K&K Pure Minis with LR Baggs Para DI Workaround

[Lctricity]

I recently installed K&K Pure Minis in my acoustic. I have also been using an LR Baggs Para DI for years, which I prefer over other preamps due to it's notch filter, sweepable EQ and sturdy design.

Unfortunately I've come to find that the K&K Pure Mini's want to see a preamp with a 1M ohm input impedance and the LR Baggs has a 10 meg ohm input impedance.

I've read that the impedance issue can be corrected by placing a buffer with the proper 1M ohm input impedance ahead of the LR Baggs.

Any suggestions for a small buffer unit that will accomplish this task so I can continue using the Para DI? I'd prefer something as small as possible due to limited space on my pedalboard.

[Caleb_Elling]

Hey Lctricity,
K&K likes a 1M input impedance because it actually cuts off some of the overly woofy bass response that the pickups inherently have. The 10M input on the Para DI allows all of the bass to pass through, making the pickups sound less defined and more "covered". You should be able to use something like a tuner (or really any pedal) that doesn't have true-bypass in front of the Para DI to alter the impedance.

Otherwise, you should be able to simply plug directly into the Para DI and use the Bass EQ knob to balance out the sound. The EQ on the Para DI should get you a pretty solid tone without too much work.

[Gibsonb25]

Sorry if this is a necro reply, but joined the forum just to share this info. I have had luck with a Boss GE7 eq pedal in front of the Para DI with K&K's. The pedal will provide the 1M impedance even if the pedal is not activated. As an added bonus you can keep the eq flat on the pedal and add a slight boost with the level control as a slight boost if you need a quick volume level boost for solo work.

Cheers.

[Caleb_Elling]

Sorry if this is a necro reply, but joined the forum just to share this info. I have had luck with a Boss GE7 eq pedal in front of the Para DI with K&K's. The pedal will provide the 1M impedance even if the pedal is not activated. As an added bonus you can keep the eq flat on the pedal and add a slight boost with the level control as a slight boost if you need a quick volume level boost for solo work.

Cheers.

Thanks so much for sharing! I've recommended this a few times, so it's great to hear from someone who's using the same setup with good results.