Members Rippin' Robin Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Yes, I know L.Ron's is the best, but I can't have that one So I'm off to the studio in a few weeks, and rather than get a some Behringer DI thing, I'd rather get something better. Any recommendations? I was looking at the Radial DI box, which is rather nice at around $90. But there must be more than that. Keep 'em coming!
Members NeonVomit Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Using the DI of your SVP isn't an option? When's the new album due out anyhow? Any other insider info?
Members Rippin' Robin Posted September 13, 2007 Author Members Posted September 13, 2007 Using the DI of your SVP isn't an option? When's the new album due out anyhow? Any other insider info? It is an option, and I'm using it. But. I would like a clean DI as well. Insider info coming up when I return from work tonight
Members M-1 Fan Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Studio? Plug right in the the desk/board. You might need a compressor between your bass and the board.
Members Thunderbroom Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Groove Tubes "The Brick"
Members One Bad Monkey Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Studio? Plug right in the the desk/board. You might need a compressor between your bass and the board. +1 Is there a way to find out what kind of DI the studio folk already have? They might have a killer one there, thus saving you some money.
Members guitargod0dmw Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 I like my Aguilar DB900, but I'd also like to try the Brick that T-Broom mentions, a Radial, a Demeter, or an Avalon U5...
Members Johnny the Squirrel Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Both as a player and an engineer, I almost always use the Avalon U5. Then I usually re-amp and blend the two sounds for a nice fat bass tone. You should definitely check with the studio before you go out and buy your own, though.
Members lyricpoet Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Studio? Plug right in the the desk/board. You might need a compressor between your bass and the board. Another +1, except that you will need a compressor.
Moderators ThudMaker Posted September 13, 2007 Moderators Posted September 13, 2007 Since the OP is "looking at the Radial DI box, which is rather nice at around $90" I think the Avalon and Brick suggestions are a little out of the price range he's looking for. Audiopile has a nice active one that should be almost as nice as a Countryman for about $50 US plus shipping. T-Broom mentioned that his sound man has an exact copy of that one only the brand name is Conquest. There was a dude on ebay selling a lot of 10 for $25 US per piece. I'd look on ebay for auctions like that in your neck of the woods, Rippin' Robin. Where there are 2 identical with different name badges, there are probably more. Another +1, except that you will need a compressor.Yep. Any decent studio is already going to have comps/limiters and DI boxes on hand for that matter.
Members Thumper Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 You should definitely check with the studio before you go out and buy your own, though. +1. I have a Radial JDI that I like. We started recording a demo to shop around to club owners last week, and the engineer plugged me into a Countryman DI. I really like the tone he got.
Members burdizzos Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Yep, I snagged one of those ebay Conquest DIs for $25. I was going to test it out this weekend, but my gig got canceled.
Members texasbassplayer Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Countryman. But what makes you think you need to supply your own DI box? The studio should have plenty.
Members jackcheez Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Countryman. But what makes you think you need to supply your own DI box? The studio should have plenty.Just show up with your amp and they'll find something. Seriously, if need be, will you have the option of reamping later if necessary ?
Members RSBro Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 We Wal users just use a dummy 1/4" and XLR right into the board...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted September 13, 2007 Author Members Posted September 13, 2007 Thanks to all for your ideas and hints. One thing I should've mentioned, we're doing home studio work here. Got a Focusrite Octopre and a kick-ass computer. So unfortunately, there's no studio to shop around in I'll look into those Conquest DIs. Good tip.
Members FreestyleIntruder Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Countryman. But what makes you think you need to supply your own DI box? The studio should have plenty. Yeah, even if not they'll probably have some {censored} hot mic preamps or something
Members Rippin' Robin Posted September 13, 2007 Author Members Posted September 13, 2007 Yeah, even if not they'll probably have some {censored} hot mic preamps or something Read my post above
Moderators ThudMaker Posted September 13, 2007 Moderators Posted September 13, 2007 Does the Focusrite OctoPre have limiters on the preamp (before the digital conversion)? If not, it may be worth investing in a decent limiter, so you don't digitally distort (clip) the signal as it's being recorded.
Members RSBro Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 Splurge and go get some of that vintage API stuff!
Members Rippin' Robin Posted September 13, 2007 Author Members Posted September 13, 2007 Does the Focusrite OctoPre have limiters on the preamp (before the digital conversion)? If not, it may be worth investing in a decent limiter, so you don't digitally distort (clip) the signal as it's being recorded. I have a 19" comp/limiter, so that's sorted. RSB: I ain't splurging on nothin'. I'm saving up for that Modulus, mang!
Members RSBro Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 I have a 19" comp/limiter, so that's sorted. RSB: I ain't splurging on nothin'. I'm saving up for that Modulus, mang! Haha, well I'm about to grab a Conklin 7 (for real!) so if you still want the chechen Q5 lemme know! I think I just gotta hang onto that fretless for right now.
Members Rippin' Robin Posted September 13, 2007 Author Members Posted September 13, 2007 Haha, well I'm about to grab a Conklin 7 (for real!) so if you still want the chechen Q5 lemme know! I think I just gotta hang onto that fretless for right now. No prob. I've decided I want the fretless if I'm going to let my fretless Carvin go. If you're not in a hurry, I sure ain't either So it didn't work out with the Q6 then?
Members RSBro Posted September 13, 2007 Members Posted September 13, 2007 No prob. I've decided I want the fretless if I'm going to let my fretless Carvin go. If you're not in a hurry, I sure ain't either So it didn't work out with the Q6 then? Nah, decided I needed to keep the Wal. Too sweet of a find to let go anytime soon. Well I'm gonna put up both Q5's then if you're holding out for a fretless, which I totally understand, as it is one bad mother!
Members Rippin' Robin Posted September 13, 2007 Author Members Posted September 13, 2007 Nah, decided I needed to keep the Wal. Too sweet of a find to let go anytime soon. Well I'm gonna put up both Q5's then if you're holding out for a fretless, which I totally understand, as it is one bad mother! Whoah, you're letting both fretted Q5's go? I thought the green one was a keeper. You need to turn in your Main-Modulus-Man-card if you do
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