1976fenderhead Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) I use the Ampeg SCR-DI but have no use for the Scrambler part and the pedal is heavy and massive so I think I may just get the Ampeg Classic Preamp and a passive DI box... Which do you recommend? Would something like this do? http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/processors/s-max/md1/ That's about 30 quid. Can I go even cheaper? Edited October 31, 2017 by 1976fenderhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Orchid electronics. UK made and you won't find better for the price. John is brilliant to deal with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976fenderhead Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 [quote name='sk8' timestamp='1509478999' post='3399325'] Orchid electronics. UK made and you won't find better for the price. John is brilliant to deal with [/quote] Thanks mate, but had a look and they're all active... Really want it to be passive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbuzz Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 You want cheap? Here's cheap: [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_die_dibox_passiv.htm"]https://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_die_dibox_passiv.htm[/url] Give it a try - what's to lose? It might be perfect for your needs! Why do you particularly want a passive one? My own choice would be another vote for the Orchid Electronics ones recommended by sk8, but they are active, as you noted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976fenderhead Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Thanks, I don't have much reference regarding DIs so don't know how cheap is too cheap to be good. If something like that will do fine, great! I don't want to have to bother with powering it, since I really don't need it to be amplified, just want it as basic as possible without degrading the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 The radial stage bug is very small and sounds decent I use it as a board di for my meatbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976fenderhead Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Looks good... Do you think the Samson one I posted would not be as good? (it costs half) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jposega Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 [quote name='1976fenderhead' timestamp='1509478002' post='3399315'] I use the Ampeg SCR-DI but have no use for the Scrambler part and the pedal is heavy and massive so I think I may just get the Ampeg Classic Preamp and a passive DI box... Which do you recommend? Would something like this do? http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/processors/s-max/md1/ That's about 30 quid. Can I go even cheaper? [/quote] I’ve got the stereo version of the Samson so I can get a pre and post pedalboard signal. Works great, as well built as a Radial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976fenderhead Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Good to know, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_sub Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Personally I'd advise against going for the cheapest one possible as it may well end up breaking apart sooner, or just won't sound as good. Buy cheap, buy twice as someone wiser than me said.... Passive DI with a nice transformer will help your bass sound (/record) better IME. Up to a point, quality of DI does make a difference... Radial does make excellent stuff incidentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 [quote name='1976fenderhead' timestamp='1509491226' post='3399461'] Looks good... Do you think the Samson one I posted would not be as good? (it costs half) [/quote] It could be, I just prefer the size of the radial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantgrey Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) I use a fender microDI. It's tiny, has a cab SIM, and a boost/attenuator switch. Its size means no space for batteries, but if you already have a power supply (a daisy-chain/trex type box/gigrig type system) then I'd doubt you will find a smaller Di. Edit: sorry I completely missed the passive bit of title. Edited November 1, 2017 by elephantgrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 +1 for the Radial Stage Bug SB2 (the green one). Rock solid construction and is nicely versatile. You can run a stereo signal, like keys, into it too. Does what you’re looking for perfectly. It’s totally passive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 [url=http://www.emosystems.co.uk/Products/Passive_Direct_Injection_Boxes.html]EMO[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Another vote for the Radial SB2 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Radial JDI It’s the beans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976fenderhead Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 [quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1509526422' post='3399572'] I use a fender microDI. It's tiny, has a cab SIM, and a boost/attenuator switch. Its size means no space for batteries, but if you already have a power supply (a daisy-chain/trex type box/gigrig type system) then I'd doubt you will find a smaller Di. Edit: sorry I completely missed the passive bit of title. [/quote] I have to say though, that is quite tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1509543172' post='3399764'] Radial JDI It's the beans [/quote] It is indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I've got one of these Cobra Direct-One which seems fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Orchid Electronics any day! They'll even do customised ones if you need a slightly different flavour. Si Edited November 13, 2017 by Sibob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Behringer Ultra DI 100. £30,built like a tank,no preamp just a DI box. Needs a battery unless there's phantom power involved. http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Signal-Processors/DI-Boxes/DI100/p/P0062 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 11 hours ago, kodiakblair said: Behringer Ultra DI 100. £30,built like a tank,no preamp just a DI box. Needs a battery unless there's phantom power involved. http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Signal-Processors/DI-Boxes/DI100/p/P0062 Of course, everyone is able to do what they please, but why someone would spend £30 on a Behringer DI rather than £36 on an Orchid is beyond me http://www.orchid-electronics.co.uk/classic_DI.htm Si N.B. I have nothing to do with Orchid further than being a customer, just think they make great products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 @Sibob If I'd known about the Orchid for £36 I'd have bought one :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 4 hours ago, kodiakblair said: @Sibob If I'd known about the Orchid for £36 I'd have bought one :-) It's never too late haha Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_T Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) I have the red version of the behringer and it sounds pretty crap. I'm no recording wizard so it's possibly down to something else but the bass straight into the focusrite sounds nice and bright whilst through the DI it sounds dull and lifeless. I wouldn't recommiend one Edited November 13, 2017 by Phil_T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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