M4L666 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I need a small, portable box that I can plug into a head, cab or PA and still sound good. Any ideas? Thanks in advance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Sounds like you just want a very small head with a DI output...? One of these micro-amps? idk, they do nothing for me so I don't really know which ones are best, but loads of people here use little marks, shuttles etc. I'm sure they'll be along soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Rack preamp and lightweight power amp? ticks the boxes, you can lose the power amp if you don't need. I've just put together a pre + power and its the heaviest thing in the world though (Peavey). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Eden WTX series. You can use it as a head, or a pre, or a DI box. The WTX260 weighs 3.5lbs, the WTX500 is the same size but weighs 4.2lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4L666 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Anything cheaper? I was looking at [url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?ID=212"]this Ashdown[/url]? Edited October 4, 2009 by M4L666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamapirate Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 There's an MXR micro power amp out recently if I remember - it's literally the size of a nano small stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) That'll be the EHX one then? [url="http://www.ehx.com/products/22-caliber"]Electro Harmonix micro power amp[/url] Edit for link Edited October 4, 2009 by clauster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) [quote name='iamapirate' post='616056' date='Oct 3 2009, 08:55 PM']There's an MXR micro power amp out recently if I remember - it's literally the size of a nano small stone.[/quote] Think I remember that was 20W or something? Not sure it has DI out though... EDIT: EXH LPB-1 and the MXR Micro Amp. The EHX is about £30 and the MXR is about £65. Both are designed for guitar so, depending on how you use them, may sound sh*t with bass. Neither have DI out. Edited October 4, 2009 by benwhiteuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4L666 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='615916' date='Oct 3 2009, 06:15 PM']Rack preamp and lightweight power amp? ticks the boxes, you can lose the power amp if you don't need.[/quote] Any suggestions? And it needs to either be light and small or obscenely light and not massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny-lad Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Little Mark IIs can be used without a cabinet, as are a lot of Mark Bass amps AFAIK. There are lighter Mark Bass amps than the Little Mark IIs aswell. I've run my Little Mark II DI'd to the PA without a cabinet, as it said it was fine to this in the FAQ section of the Mark Bass website...I normally use a cab, but it makes it nice and versatile knowing that I don't need to if space is really tight on a gig. It depends on your budget as to what you could get, but you might be able to find a Little Mark II or similar second hand for a good price if you keep your eyes peeled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamapirate Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 [quote name='clauster' post='616680' date='Oct 4 2009, 06:00 PM']That'll be the EHX one then? [url="http://www.ehx.com/products/22-caliber"]Electro Harmonix micro power amp[/url] Edit for link[/quote] ah yes I was getting mixed up. Thats the one I saw. Pretty neat idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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