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[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1347731431' post='1804452'] A DI box won't boost the level of your signal massively. Some allow for tone shaping (the BDI being one) and some (the one that you've got at the moment) don't have any EQ on them - the tone going into them is the same as the tone coming out. What a DI box does is to 'balance' the sound to (in theory) eliminate any humming/electronic noise and change the impedance to around 600Ω, which means that the signal can go along ridiculously long cables without any significant loss. My personal recommendation would be one of these: [url="http://www.davehallamps.co.uk/page42.html"]http://www.davehalla....uk/page42.html[/url] Really useful EQ section and stupidly low noise units - a bit more expensive than the BDI though. [/quote] Thanks Paul. Sounds like I need an active DI box that's small and light. I don't need any tone-shaping, effects or EQ of any kind. I just use the tone knob on the bass (and even then, only occassionally - I like to keep things really simple) Just need 1/4" jack in and XLR out, I think. Any recommendations, please?

The DI box I have already is an ART Z-Direct passive box. I've never used it. If my head fails at a gig, would my passive DI box boost the signal enough to send it straight to the desk? Or would I need an active DI box? I don't really want a load of effects, so I don't think I need the Behringer BDI21. What's a good, simple effects-free alternative, please? This? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACTIVE-DIRECT-INJECTION-DI-BOX-GUITAR-BASS-KEYBOARD-CHORD-173-291-/261097039090#vi-content"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACTIVE-DIRECT-INJECTION-DI-BOX-GUITAR-BASS-KEYBOARD-CHORD-173-291-/261097039090#vi-content[/url] Thanks for the help so far, Steve

Folks, I have an GK MB500 head and a Barefaced Compact cab. No effects at all. If the cab fails at a gig, I have a DI box that enables me to go from the head to the mixing desk. What happens if the amp fails? OK - I could simply have a back-up amp at hand and that's something I'm looking into. Is there an alternative? What about a Behringer BDI21? In an emergency, could I plug the bass into the Behringer and run a feed from that straight into the mixing desk? Will that signal be strong enough? If not the Behringer, then what? I don't need any effects at all. Bear with me please - I'm not that clued-up on signal-path technicalities. Steve

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Something's not quite making sense to me here. Why didn't the band/agent say something like: "We'd like you aboard. Is there any way you could slim down a bit?" Why was the OP apparently not given that option? I just wonder if the the [i]true[/i] picture might be a little more complex than somebody's girth.

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We played a rowdy trailer-gig last week and survived, even though our drummer wrecked the drum kit that was supplied. Two further suggestions for you: Sounds obvious I know, but make sure that at least one member of the band is with the equipment at all times, including setting up. Don't all walk off and leave a tempting load of kit while you have a break/drink/loo break/whatever. Be careful when loading cars at the end. Again, make sure at least one person stands guard over open cars while you walk back and forth. It's not unknown for thieves to wait until this time to nick things. Good luck with your gig. Steve

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[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1341177417' post='1714862'] [/quote] Don't buy a card from these people. They can't spell.

Where you going through the PA as well?

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