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    DI Box

    in Recording

    Posted · Edited by jensenmann

    The soundquality of passive DIs depends on the quality of the transformer. Now guess what you get when buying a 20GBP DI ;-)
    Add on top of at least 20GBP for a transformer the cost of 1x XLR, 2x Jack, 2x switches, 1x case, resistors, veroboard, nuts, bolts, screws, distance bolts, wires,.... and you´re approaching 40-50GBP.
    OTOH if money is of lesser concern you can build active DIs for little more than that and invest in great a transformer. That´s what commercial companies will mostly do not - for profit reason. Such a built can outperform the most expensive DIs available. Here´s a link for such a miracle box: [url="http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=36569.0"]http://www.groupdiy....p?topic=36569.0[/url] I´ve built a pair of these (with a different transformer, though) and never looked bak. My other DIs collect dust ever since.

    You´re aware that there´s some metal work involved.... got a 24mm drill???

    Home Studio Mixer Recommendations?

    in Recording

    Posted · Edited by jensenmann

    Consoles are really helpful when it comes to workflow and sound - talking about consoles for men, not boys toys. Within 200GBP budget there´s nothing to gain compared to a recordinginterface and working ITB. The cheapest serious desk that I would rate to be beneficial regarding workflow and sound with interface integration or DAW control are a Midas VeniceF, Audient 4816 etc. Not exactly your budget. So +1 what Rimskidog says. Unless you´re very serious about recording go with an Interface and do it ITB.

    Best rack mount compressor to use for bass?

    in Effects

    Posted · Edited by jensenmann

    dbx160 (A, X or XT) have been used by many many pros in their rigs. dbx1066 is a more flexible descendent of these. Leaving out 3 RU or tube monsters, todays studio standards are Distressors, Universal Audio 1176 or clones of these (esp Purple Audio MC77), Universal Audio LA3As or - what I use a lot for tracking Bass - SPL Dynamaxx (a more or less one knob compressor which is impossible to let sound bad). There are many more of course....
    I´d stay away from cheapo comps like Behringers, Alesis or even the cheaper dbx stuff. They often sound dull, kill transients or even create ugly noises when hit with slap signals.

    Ampeg B15 N, NC, T, R, X,... help?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    I´m playing a B15S since mid 90s with no problem ever. Good enough for small gigs and rehearsals if the band isn´t too loud. It´s insanly great for recording, though.
    A friend had a similar B15S as well as a later Reissue model and sold the reissue since it couldn´t compete soundwise. He said that mostly the speaker was the problem. Original CTS 15" are really hard to come by so there was no option to swap.
    If you need it a bit louder have a look into Fender Bassman 100 or 135 tops.

    Show your Wals... Appreciation Thread

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1328525378' post='1528368']
    Does anybody have any experience with the Mk3 Wals, you know, the 'ergonomic' model? I'm curious about them in terms of balance, comfort weight etc...
    [/quote]

    I used wo own a Mk3 6string fretless for some years. I sounded great, but hat some ugly deadspots. The neck was too thin for me and had a shape like a surfboard. From my other Wals I was used to having a chunk of wood in my hands while this neck was just too slim. Besides that ergonomics were great, though.

    Show your Wals... Appreciation Thread

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1328349373' post='1525757']
    I forgot to mention there is a guy on Talkbass who has the only other (so far as I know) Fender-bodied Wal:


    [/quote]

    When I was out for shopping a bass in 1990 I played a Jazzbass-shaped Wal at "Mr Bassman" musicstore in Frankfurt. I didn´t like it back then, while I instantly fell in love with a Mk1 4 string they had. So yes, there are mor Fender-shaped Wals out there.

    I hate Trace Elliot gear

    in Amps and Cabs

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    I was playing SWR and Ampegs for many years (and still play Ampegs) until the day came when my SM400 went defunct at a rehearsal in the morning with a gig coming up at afternoon. ON my way to the gig I had to pass a local musicstore anyway and picked a Trace AH600SMX for thi gig and was extremely blown away. I never before had such a present sound on stage. Needless to say the SM400 had to leave and I bought exactly this head.
    All Trace cabs I played before sounded ugly, all Trace amps beside this one sounded ugly, even the tube models and the combos I tested. I couldn´t believe how good this particular top works with my playing on stage. Though I´d never record the ampsound (in contrast to my SWRs and Ampegs), it´s just on thing that makes my Trace great: cutting through on stage.

    Fender Bassman 100 vs Orange 200 Comparisons?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1324775104' post='1477834']
    I reckon pretty much like a guitar cab.
    [/quote]
    Absolutely not. It´s a basscab not guitarcab. It´s much bigger than a guitar 4x12"and speakers are mounted in a very funny way. Each speaker blows into another direction. This helps to hear your basssound all over the place.

    flanger/chorus

    in Effects

    Posted

    I prefer having different pedals for different effects. Nowadays I mainly use a TC SCF for Flanger and a very old Ibanez Bi-mode chorus pedal.
    For studiowork I use Lexicon PCM70 or EMT251 chorus programs and for flanging my TC2290 delay or Eventide Instant Flanger. But that gear is some seriously old and rare stuff.

    rack mount effects unit

    in Effects

    Posted

    For seriously creative effects there are only few boxes that allow you to dive very deep into creating algorithms.
    Eventide rackmount processors are very wellknown for that (H3000 or H3500, DSP4000/GTR4000 or DSP4500, H7000, Orville, H8000, Eclipse) as the TC Electronic Fireworx is. All these go beyond the abilities of standard multieffects.

    Precisions

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted · Edited by jensenmann

    Here´s a picture of my Squier JV Precision. According to the serialnumber it seems to be an 83 model. The last owner added a DIYed active electronic with funky bass and treble pots. They interact in a weird way. When I took it apart I found out that the circuit had a flaw. After fixing it sounds pretty good. Usually I´m not a fan of active basses but in this case I´m absolutely fine with it.
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    Show your Wals... Appreciation Thread

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1318753497' post='1405722']
    Bought a Pro last summer and just had it defretted...
    Not the best clip (it sounds more boomy in my new house) but it gives an impression..
    It's a rather "limited" bass (just volume and tone and a switch) but it delivers the sort of sound I'm after..
    [/quote]

    That´s a wonderful sound. Did you have the fretboard painted?

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