My Markbass LM3 has a DI out so do I need a fancy DI box to improve sound?

[tedmanzie]

As it says in the title my LM3 has a direct out with adjustable level.

I can record into my DAW fine, but recently I've been looking at the high-end REDDI and wondering how much better it would be.

Also there is a Radial J48 DI on the sales forum which I was looking at as it has good reviews, but is this mid-range DI going to give any noticeable improvement over my LM3 direct out?

Edited June 25, 2013 by tedmanzie

[voxpop]

I have an Avalon U5 di for sale that would sound much better than your LM3 and J48. Its up with the Reddi for sound quality. I recorded three tracks here with the Avalon and a Sennheiser 441 mic... [url="http://www.reverbnation.com/wronguns"]http://www.reverbnation.com/wronguns[/url]

[Lozz196]

I think with most things like this, the DI on the amp is fine for live work etc, but when you get to studio work, a dedicated piece of gear for the job is likely to yield better results. That said, I was very happy with the sound from my Markbass combo that was DI`d in our last studio session - pleasantly surprised in fact, as was the engineer.

[tedmanzie]

thanks. would be nice to have them to try a shootout!

[scalpy]

Recorded using my Markbass DI out with excellent results under the careful watch of one of the most exacting engineers you could hope for. Don't bother with the extra outlay!

[chris_b]

Which one is better is down to what you are recording, the quality of your recording gear and how good your ears are.

[tedmanzie]

hmm... probably 'very slightly above average' would cover all those!



EDIT - bass playing 'very below average'

Edited July 1, 2013 by tedmanzie

[tedmanzie]

only joking, have you seen my picture? i'm a rabbit, i can hear a carrot growing at 100 yards