All-in-one box?

[M4L666]

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,

[Finbar]

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!

[Mr. Foxen]

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).

[Happy Jack]

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.

[M4L666]

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

[iamapirate]

There's an MXR micro power amp out recently if I remember - it's literally the size of a nano small stone.

[clauster]

That'll be the EHX one then?
[url="http://www.ehx.com/products/22-caliber"]Electro Harmonix micro power amp[/url]

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Edited October 4, 2009 by clauster

[Dubs]

[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

[M4L666]

[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.

[jonny-lad]

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.

[iamapirate]

[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]

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ah yes I was getting mixed up. Thats the one I saw. Pretty neat idea.