Clarky Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Just wondered, given the multitude of DB pickup and preamps on the market, why noone does a rack-mounted DB specific preamp (as in with DB-specific features like notch control, phase switch etc)? Would have thought one of the specialist North American companies at least would make one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 In a similar vein, I've often why, given that most of us use an outboard preamp with our piezo pickups, no-one does powered cabs for double bass. I run my fishman Platinum Pro straight into the FX return on a LMII, without using any of the EQ on the amp so really, I could get away with running the signal from the fishman into a power amp. I'd have thought that something like an Acoustic Image contra cab with a built in power amp, which allows you to use whichever pre rock your boat, would be rather popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='TheRev' post='1229829' date='May 13 2011, 12:13 PM']In a similar vein, I've often why, given that most of us use an outboard preamp with our piezo pickups, no-one does powered cabs for double bass. I run my fishman Platinum Pro straight into the FX return on a LMII, without using any of the EQ on the amp so really, I could get away with running the signal from the fishman into a power amp. I'd have thought that something like an Acoustic Image contra cab with a built in power amp, which allows you to use whichever pre rock your boat, would be rather popular.[/quote] The QSC K10 comes quite highly recommended by various DB'ers (eg, Bassace) - its a powered 10" PA speaker but apparently sounds very clean. Those using microphones on their DBs especially seem to like it [url="http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-live-sound/qsc-k10-k-series-active-pa-speaker--65721"]http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-live-s...-speaker--65721[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I think its because the 19" format and a double bass just don't go well together - even in American cars. I've got a lovely valve preamp that sounds great with upright - but I almost never use it (even with EUB) because of the extra carry a rack box (even the soft variety) demands. There's also the potential damage a rack box can do to a double bass in the back of a car. I've heard of a few nasty incidents. If you're touring a lot at a decent level its different - have a look at Steve Rodby's set up with Pat Metheny. But most of us will be happy to use rental, or the GK combos..not so long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1229662' date='May 13 2011, 09:28 AM']Just wondered, given the multitude of DB pickup and preamps on the market, why noone does a rack-mounted DB specific preamp (as in with DB-specific features like notch control, phase switch etc)? Would have thought one of the specialist North American companies at least would make one.[/quote] A potential disadvantage for those of us with piezo pickups and passive on-board electronics is that you have a longer cable run into a high impedance than if you ran the output to a pre-amp that was located close to or on the DB. That's a Bad Thing as it increases the potential for stray noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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