Bass Direct......?

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Just up and running. New 424MKlll , SP-58 monitors, assorted mic's, cables and can's. Running into my Pent. 4, 1.7G, + 1.0G ram w/ dedicated 60G hardrive, using CEP 2.0......
I hear we all like to know what ride were talking about....hehe

So I track my drums, git. and was using a synth. for bass. Now I have a new Bass to add to the toy list and want to know about the direct in method for the bass.
Is it just line in or do I need a DI box...?
Thxs. in advance for what mite be the obvious, but I havn't had the chance to play w/ it yet.......
 
Most people like a tube DI like a countryman or Aigular (sp?). I still prefer the Senheiser 421 on a nice amp. Both is also done if you have the inputs.
 
You need to use some type of preamp before sending it into a line level input. If you want to go into a mic preamp you need to use a direct box first. If you have an instrument level DI on any of your preamps then you can use that.
 
Hard2Hear said:
mmmmmm Avalon M5:D mmmmmmmmmm

H2H
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Do you mean the U5?

While I think the U5 is the best sounding bass DI box I have ever heard, it still doesn't have that mic'ed amp sound...:( A combination of both is really ideal.

Ed
 
No, We have been using a M5 sometimes. I guess its actually a pre, but it has an instrument DI on it. I like it for a hip hop bass sound.

H2H
 
lol, Thxs for the input as I will be looking into these options....

I love my dog too......hehe
 
Will the input trim pot on my 424 Mklll work as a pre-amp for that application.....?
 
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