metalhead28
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Sansamp RBI vs. Channel strip for D.I. bass
Hey guys, I don't usually fish for peoples opinions on gear because it's so hard to get a straight answer, but I decided to give in just this once...
I am in the midst of buying some new gear for my home studio and this issue is giving me fits!
I primarily want just a fat, natural bass sound and possibly a little growl and overdrive occasionally. I currently use a cheap direct box and a compressor to track bass and get semi-decent results, but I want to step up to something that will really sound great. I am impressed by the reviews I hear on the sansamp RBI for direct recording, and I was thinking about going that route, but can anybody compare that to what I could get out of something like the Art Pro-channel for a DI bass sound? I've heard that I could do well with something like that but I guess what I'm wondering is will the Sansamp, being specifically bass oriented, probably give me a better sound? I have never used a mic-pre/channel strip to DI a bass before.
My train of thought is that for the $300 I could go with a channel strip like that instead and then have another pre-amp option for other things as well. Just keep in mind that my primary consideration is the bass quality and tone.
I appreciate anyone's insight on this!
Hey guys, I don't usually fish for peoples opinions on gear because it's so hard to get a straight answer, but I decided to give in just this once...
I am in the midst of buying some new gear for my home studio and this issue is giving me fits!
I primarily want just a fat, natural bass sound and possibly a little growl and overdrive occasionally. I currently use a cheap direct box and a compressor to track bass and get semi-decent results, but I want to step up to something that will really sound great. I am impressed by the reviews I hear on the sansamp RBI for direct recording, and I was thinking about going that route, but can anybody compare that to what I could get out of something like the Art Pro-channel for a DI bass sound? I've heard that I could do well with something like that but I guess what I'm wondering is will the Sansamp, being specifically bass oriented, probably give me a better sound? I have never used a mic-pre/channel strip to DI a bass before.
My train of thought is that for the $300 I could go with a channel strip like that instead and then have another pre-amp option for other things as well. Just keep in mind that my primary consideration is the bass quality and tone.
I appreciate anyone's insight on this!
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