Members Ryan. Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 Bassist has an active pick up bass and it sends a SUPER hot signal to the MixWiz, too loud even with gain to 0. Can anyone point me to the right DI box at audiopile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 http://www.audiopile.net/products/DI_Boxes/FDB-101/FDB-101_cutsheet.shtml ? Will this be ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Imwithpepe Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 http://www.audiopile.net/products/DI_Boxes/FDB-101/FDB-101_cutsheet.shtml Should cover anything you need to do with an active pick-up bass. Has a pad that will accommodate 0db > -20db > -40db. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 Ok sweet! I thought so, but wasn't sure. They have a 2 channel one for $40, is this something I should consider? Going back to my ordeal with the dj the other night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Coaster Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 your mixwiz has a pad, no? mine does(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 Yes it does. I don't know much about what that means... here comes some ignorance... It was my understanding that if you use the line input on the mixwiz you just press the pad button... so is this an ATT? I swear I've already tried plugging his bass in through his head into the mixwiz with the pad switched and its still loud as hell. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Imwithpepe Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 Yes it does. I don't know much about what that means... here comes some ignorance...It was my understanding that if you use the line input on the mixwiz you just press the pad button... so is this an ATT? I swear I've already tried plugging his bass in through his head into the mixwiz with the pad switched and its still loud as hell. : A stereo DI is never a bad thing to have on hand. You can just use one channel for bass or you could use it at a later date for a stereo keyboard hook up. Essentially the same product with a 2 channel option. Like I said, definitely won't hurt you to have it handy. As far as your channel strip pad goes. Yes, if you need to use the line input on the channel the pad switch should be pressed. However, if you are just using the XLR input, it will function as a standard pad for that channel. I think it's a -20db pad on the A&H's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaster Posted August 11, 2010 Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 "Look boss, de manual, de manual" Page 13 of your manual will explain what others have already told you. The pad/line level switch acts as a pad with an XLR plugged in. I use the pad for my bass player, otherwise his signal is way too hot. And as you may infer, I don't use a DI. It could be a bit risky if I accidentally depress the phantom power, but as the guy falling out of a tall building said - "so far so good" (Mag7). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 Okay cool. I'll pick up the stereo one. Donezo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2010 Well it did basically what I thought it did... but I hate stating things on this forum as if I know them 100% But I'll re-read page 13 JIC. I just don't want to fry anything... unless its eggs... with bacon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogoth Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 Can someone point me to the right DI? It's over there -> not to the left but on the other side. But seriously, The EWI DI should do you just fine (40db is like taking a speaker level down to line level). A DI is a good idea anyway as it keeps everything nicely balanced and isolated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 If your wanting a bass DI why not get a DI box design specifically for bass guitar? Like a ToneBone bass DI or Sansamp bass DI and add a little spice in the mix since both will color the sound and add some extra texture.Just throwing you a something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Imwithpepe Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 If your wanting a bass DI why not get a DI box design specifically for bass guitar? Like a ToneBone bass DI or Sansamp bass DI and add a little spice in the mix since both will color the sound and add some extra texture.Just throwing you a something to think about. Meh, personally can't say I agree with this. If you go that route, then all you have is a bass preamp. If you go with a standard DI, you allow for so many other applications when you find that you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fireax Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 You really need to use that Pad on the MixWiz.I run the same thing.Active bass-Line6-DI-A&H Mixwiz with pad on.I also do this for a Line 6 Pod Pro.In both cases the signal is HOTTTTT! Thumbs up on the EWI from Audiopile.That's where I got mine. Southpaw Kings play the Gold Country Fair on Saturday Sept 11th.Auburn Ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 You said you are plugging the bass into his head and into the Mixwiz. Does that mean you are already coming out of the head into the Mixwiz? Is it a balanced XLR input or an unbalanced TS plug? If you have a head that is really hot, you should check if the head output has a pre/post setting? If it does, I always set it to PRE so that amp adjustments don't change my gain settings. Just something to check.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 Meh, personally can't say I agree with this. If you go that route, then all you have is a bass preamp. If you go with a standard DI, you allow for so many other applications when you find that you need it. True dat, good point I guess that was I'm a bassist train of thought suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Unalaska Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 If I had to go out and buy new DI's it would be athe EWI stereo passive ones and the EWI active single channel ones. Whirlwind IMPs are great for the value as well. I guess I can't really justify spending $100-200 on a DI. OP: the best you can do in a situation is bring a stereo DI with:1/8 to dual RCA (with RCA to 1/4 adaptors) 6ft longRCA to 1/4 (left & right)1/4 to 1/4 TS (left & right) and if you're really geeky then get some:XLRF to 1/4 TRS (left & right) The DI doesn't have to change, but the cabling can be changed easily. Cables cost less and weigh less too. The problem with buying the fancy DI's with 1/8 inputs is finding an 1/8 to 1/8 cable! (I don't think I have any)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members popgadget Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 + 2 for the EWI I have some of all of the EWI DIs including the stereo A/V version.All are quiet, sound great and have held up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted August 12, 2010 Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 I have to use one of these on the output of a Peavey keyboard amp's balanced output to keep it from overdriving a MixWiz - otherwise it's into the red and distorts on the loud notes even with the channel trim all the way down and the pad engaged : http://www.fullcompass.com/product/299974.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan. Posted August 12, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 12, 2010 I picked up the stereo passive DI from audiopile. The bass amp does have a pre/post switch and its own ground/lift too. But no combo we use has ever made the signal "cool" enough to use. Don't know what it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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