thebassman Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 HI I have a rack mounted DI, and would like to know if i can plug my Bass into this with a standard guitar lead, then take a short speaker lead out from this to my amp input. I only ask as i have one lying around and would need to buy a new short patch lead if not. cheers thebassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregBass Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I would go for a patch lead. While a speaker lead will carry the signal with no problems, the lack of screening will make it prone to hum. Generally, all leads before the power amp should be screened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassman Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 I thought that was the case, looks i will be sending Dave OBBM an email cheers thebassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Won't do any harm to give it a try, but even if it's OK at home you'll always be worrying about interference if/when you play in a different location. Not to be recommnended really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 it'll work, but it might not sound the best. It's safer to do it this way round than to use a bass lead as a speaker lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassman Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Thanks for the reply. I've got a big charity gig at the weekend, so better sort something out. Cheers Thebassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davebassics Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 You will need a screened balanced cable. So, XLR/TRS ect. I've got plenty of stuff knocking about if this interests you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Use a screened lead only. lead cables for signal, speaker leads for cabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassman Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thanks Dave, I will bare that in mind. I have used the new amps DI straight to my headphone monitor and it sounds good, so I'm sorted at the moment. It's weird theamp DI on my older Mesa Fathom had a lot of hiss, but since Mesa Boogie replaced it with a new M6 all is good. Cheers Thebassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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