MD421 recording bass guitar

[Flash]

Hey guys, just a quick question. I was thinking about getting a md421 for recording bass guitar, also for mic'ing the amp though the mixing board playing live. A couple of local guys around here say, " we don't mic our amp, we just run line out to the mixer. " If that's true, then why spend all that money for a mic? Any feedback ???

 

[Han]

A 421 in front of the speaker will give you a totally different sound from the DI.

I think you will like it, for it will be a lot more 'pushing' than the direct out of the amp.

The 421 is an exellent choice.

 

[mixsit]

Going direct has the general benefit of being the cleaner, closer to the source choice, which makes it the 'when in doubt-go-to'.
The mic is an alt pic if the rationale is to get the tone from the amp.
In a live setting, that will include some stage bleed.

 

[DJL]

I play bass and the MD421 is my favorite for miking my amp, and the Avalon Design U5 is my favorite DI box... I use both when recording.

 

[Flash]

Thanks for the replys guy's. Sometimes I have to wonder about the input I get from some of the local guys. DJL, I'm going to check out that Avalon Design U5. Thanks.....