bass DI box for live performances

[Cuzme]

I'd like to purchase and have my own DI box in order to be prepared for hits at any venue I may need to play...especially my weekly regular which has no di boxes in house.

Any reccomendations for live electric bass usage?

The countryman?
Imp2?
...

Thanks,
Cuzme

 

[scrubs]

Groove Tubes Brick/Ditto - I own it (Brick) and love it for bass. The ditto is the DI only without the preamp.
Avalon U5 - On the wish list

 

[Cuzme]

Oh yeah! I'm DEFINITELY getting the Avalon U5 next month but have no intent to carry it around with me everywhere for live performances. I'll keep that to recording at the crib.

Essentially, I want a DI to keep in my gig bag for anywhere I play that may need one & I play a steady Monday night gig where I do in fact need one (the balanced line out on my Acoustic 370 head is not working). I do plan on fixing my bass head but I don't always use that particular amp and feel like I may get more use out of a DI since I can apply it to a wider variety of situations. Much love,
Cuzme

 

[nkjanssen]

Go for Radial. Rock solid and sound great.

 

[Cuzme]

Should I be looking for passive or active?

Is it worth waiting until I can afford an active?

I play a Fender Precision Special (1983). It has active pickups but I don't use them...P is for passive, baby! Seriously, I don't have a battery in my bass. This info is in case it helps anyone help me. Thanks a lot,
Cuzme

 

[nkjanssen]

Should I be looking for passive or active?

I play a Fender Precision Special (1983). It has active pickups but I don't use them...P is for passive, baby!

I'd go active.

 

[southbound]

Tech21

I highly recomend this little beauty....

http://www.tech21nyc.com/bassdriver.html

 

[Cuzme]

I highly recomend this little beauty....

http://www.tech21nyc.com/bassdriver.html

MMMMMMMMMMM....

looks worth the almost 2 billz. I may save for that baby.

 

[DonF]

The Boss DI-1 goes for around $100: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/src=SearchDex/search/detail/base_pid/151362

It's a solid, reliable active DI. I've been using them for years.

Don