Detail 01
Direct box built in
Sends a balanced line to a mixer or interface, so front of house gets your tone without micing a cab.
Product detailSKU #1274228082519
MXRM-80 Bass Direct Box With Distortion -
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A bass distortion pedal with a built-in direct box. For bassists who need a dirty tone and a clean line to the desk at the same time.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Punk and rock bassists wanting grind without losing low end
- Going straight to a PA or interface without an amp
- Players who need clean and distorted sounds on one board
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitarists — it is voiced and buffered for bass
- Players who only ever want a clean signal
- Anyone needing fuzz or synth-style bass tones
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Distortion channel
Adds gain for a bass instead of a guitar, so the low end stays under the dirt rather than thinning out.
Detail 03
Two paths in one box
You can run a clean stage sound and a distorted one without a second pedal or a second DI.
Detail 04
$199.99
Costs more than a plain DI box but replaces both a DI and a dirt pedal on the board.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Power supply is not included — check whether your board has a free slot
- 02Distortion pedals draw more current than a passive DI
- 03Ask your sound engineer before running direct if the venue expects a mic
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this instead of a bass amp live?
Yes. The direct output sends a balanced signal to the mixing desk, so you can play a show with no amp on stage as long as you have monitoring.
02Does it work with an active bass?
Yes. Active basses have a hotter output, so start with the input gain lower to avoid clipping the distortion stage.
03Can I use it on guitar?
It will pass signal, but the distortion is voiced for bass frequencies. On guitar it tends to sound loose and dark.
04Do I need a separate DI for the clean sound?
No. The direct box handles the clean feed to the desk, distorted or not.
