Guest gazzatriumph Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 [color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Hi all, I recently sold my back up amp and generally downsized my gear. I was thinking about getting a DI Box as a back up in case my amp/cab went down. If the worst happened and the amp packed in can I plug the bass in to the DI Box and then in to a small PA ? will only be playing small venue's. What would the PA have to have to play bass through. Can anyone recommend a cheapish but fairly decent DI Box for my needs, cheers[/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky8884 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Klerk Teknik DN 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Radial Pro DI, there's one in the for sale section I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/1342735530786530626/reviews?rlz=1C1AOHY_en-GBGB708GB708&q=behringer+ultra-di+di20+2+channel+di/splitter+box&biw=1511&bih=721&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi9g4DO-afVAhWFIlAKHYyzBJkQvCQIjgE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byo Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Radial StageBug SB-2, super small passive DI that is affordable and will do what you need. I have one and it has saved my bandmates a few times now in live situations when we needed and extra DI for keys, synth or an acoustic guitar. The SB-1 is the active one that needs phantom power to operate and is a good alternative if you are using a passive bass only, without any pedals or a preamp. Edited July 26, 2017 by Byo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treb Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Build your own: https://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=36569.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Orchid Electrinics. Cheap and exceptional performance plus uk designated and made. John is a great guy to deal with http://www.orchid-electronics.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 [quote name='Byo' timestamp='1501111657' post='3342648'] Radial StageBug SB-2, super small passive DI that is affordable and will do what you need. I have one and it has saved my bandmates a few times now in live situations when we needed and extra DI for keys, synth or an acoustic guitar. The SB-1 is the active one that needs phantom power to operate and is a good alternative if you are using a passive bass only, without any pedals or a preamp. [/quote] This. I also have the SB-2 and it's great. Passive, sounds great, built well. I don't think I'll ever sell mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 BSS AR133 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Second vote for Orchid Electronics here Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1501168117' post='3343032'] Second vote for Orchid Electronics here Si [/quote] This - http://www.orchid-electronics.co.uk/classic_DI.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Whilst these are all excellent suggestions, it seems like you're wanting this as an amp replacement or a backup? In that case, maybe you want more of a bass preamp with a built in DI? What about the industry standard Tech 21 Sansamp, the MXR M80 or the Hartke Bass Attack as suggestions? The PA would idealy need subs (to carry the bass frequencies to the audience) and monitors (so you can hear yourself). If it's just a mixing desk into speakers (with no processing) then the bass sound through a 'proper' di box will be very dry and sterile, hence my suggestions for bass specific DIs above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 You know if Trace Elliot actually managed to get that Elf to market... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 MXR 80+ End of.... G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazzatriumph Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Thanks for all the great advice, I'll start looking around at some of the suggestion, thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Behringher BDi21. Cheap as chips, £28 ish, does the job. So cheap I bought 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazzatriumph Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I've decided on either the Radial SB1 or 2 I have a Warwick corvette double buck but only use the passive option on the bass, should which one should I go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Well the SB1 is phantom powered...will you have guaranteed access to phantom power in all the situations you'll be using it? If so then go for it. How long a distance do you usually have to cover from the DI box to mixer/interface? If you're having to cover really long distances then the active SB1 is the better choice but if your cable runs won't be that long then you have very little to lose by going for the passive SB2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1501171240' post='3343073'] You know if Trace Elliot actually managed to get that Elf to market... [/quote] Will they. Won't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I have the SB2 and it's great; compact, bulletproof and great sound. I love the simplicity of a passive box. Unless your passive mode has a very low output, the SB2 will be fine (see also the cable length factor above but that's never been an issue for me, despite some pretty big venues) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazzatriumph Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 SB2 it is then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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