Pointless DI Upgrade?

[Supernaut]

I have an MXR M80 that is only used as an emergency DI for gigs. 

 

Would there be any advantage to getting a Radial / Countryman to use instead? 

 

95% of gigs I play is Sandberg > Polytune > Markbass combo. 

[Downunderwonder]

Not really. Presumably you mean emergency as in your combo rig goes down hard. Might as well have some tone in your emergency DI.

[Lozz196]

I think if looking for any changes I’d look at a DI/preamp pedal that sounded as similar to the amp as possible.

[Guest]

14 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

I think if looking for any changes I’d look at a DI/preamp pedal that sounded as similar to the amp as possible.

Agreed. I carry my old Dave Hall drive EQ/DI unit for this - gets me sounding how I like in a pinch, particularly on a shared or house backline that may prove a little not to my taste!

[Supernaut]

I always use the pre EQ option when DI'ing from my amp so I'm not super fussed about getting something with controls - my Sandberg already has plenty of tonal options on tap. 

[Doddy]

I guess it depends if you'd want the EQ from the MXR, and where you want it in your chain. I always carry a standalone DI box with me to every gig. For years I carried an EMO passive box which is dead simple and works great, but I recently bought a Warm Audio Active DI and it's made a huge difference to my sound out front. It's also better than a lot of the venue supplied boxes.

[DanOwens]

Depends what you need it for. I work with a lot of acoustic instruments, so I have this as a spare: https://www.studiospares.com/studiospares-di-boxpreamp-458190.htm

[Supernaut]

All I'm after is a good quality DI that I can use live and send a strong signal to the FOH. Possibly for recording also. 

[rmorris]

22 minutes ago, Supernaut said:

All I'm after is a good quality DI that I can use live and send a strong signal to the FOH. Possibly for recording also. 

 

I think you probably already have what you need with the MXR ?

[Supernaut]

20 minutes ago, rmorris said:

 

I think you probably already have what you need with the MXR ?

Which is why I posted this thread with my original question:

 

"Would there be any advantage to getting a Radial / Countryman to use instead?"

[Lozz196]

From reading your responses  I’d agree, think the MXR fits your needs nicely. Having just bought one myself they’re a really nice piece of kit.

[Downunderwonder]

I would hang onto the EQ for any backline provided gigs that have 'Fender EQ' amps.

[skychaserhigh]

http://jtamps.com/products/

I've been using the Alpha di for a little while now , not cheap but totally worth every penny.  

[Jus Lukin]

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Edited March 15, 2022 by Jus Lukin