MIC or DI

[kq300325]

This may sound like a stpid question but, why do sum people prefer to record bass DI rather than mic a cab?

I always just DI it!

Thanks in advance

 

[darnold]

its a little easier to get a tighter bass response.

when all you have are mics with alot of proximity effect or bad low end response then its just plain out better.

Its definately tighter sounding so it might be better anyway. But using a good mic, good pres, good room, etc can probably give a more desired effect.

Danny

 

[kq300325]

Thanks Darnold u really helped me out there mate

 

[Rokket]

Some people like to capture the sound of their amp, so they mic it.

 

[7string]

Most of the engineers I've talked to use a combination of both into two tracks.