Using a speaker lead for bass

[thebassman]

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

[GregBass]

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.

[thebassman]

I thought that was the case, looks i will be sending Dave OBBM an email

cheers

thebassman

[flyfisher]

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.

[paul_5]

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.

[thebassman]

Thanks for the reply.
I've got a big charity gig at the weekend, so better sort something out.
Cheers
Thebassman

[Davebassics]

You will need a screened balanced cable. So, XLR/TRS ect. I've got plenty of stuff knocking about if this interests you?

[JTUK]

Use a screened lead only. lead cables for signal, speaker leads for cabs

[thebassman]

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