M@23 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Hey all, My LMIII has been less than reliable the past few weeks or so and I'm just getting round to sending it back as it is still under warranty. I got caught out Saturday just gone as it died completely during out second set and i had to go direct into the desk, so i'm wondering now, what people use for backups. Not sure whether to get another amp or a D.I - something like the MXR M80. Obviously both have their plus points and i'd like to get another amp, but funds won't allow it in the short term. Can anyone recommend a good cheap(ish) D.I, or is it worth getting a cheap backup amp? Cheers Edited August 28, 2013 by M@23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 BDI-21 - £26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinson Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377717703' post='2190876'] BDI-21 - £26. [/quote] Yep, cheap as chips and great bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Awesome. Got to be worth a go at that price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefrash Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Never tried one, but those behringers seems to have a great rep! Must be worth the money, even just for piece of mind that you have a backup of sorts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377717703' post='2190876'] BDI-21 - £26. [/quote] The cheapest but most handy bit of kit you can own. I use mine for a bit of bass boost when the banjo player decides to go all widdily widdily. Used it on a open mic night last week right into the desk and it performed perfectly. Edited August 28, 2013 by jezzaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Tone Hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Behringer BDI21 is a great bit of kit. But, if you`re looking for a backup to the LMII, I`d look at the Zoom B3, as it has amp-modelling on it, and one of the amps is the LMII. Also has much much more on it, but I use mine just for compression, a bit of drive, and the tuner. Should my amp fail, I`ve still got my exact same sound straight to desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1377721833' post='2190979'] Behringer BDI21 is a great bit of kit. But, if you`re looking for a backup to the LMII, I`d look at the Zoom B3, as it has amp-modelling on it, and one of the amps is the LMII. Also has much much more on it, but I use mine just for compression, a bit of drive, and the tuner. Should my amp fail, I`ve still got my exact same sound straight to desk. [/quote] Thanks. That looks very interesting. Seems very well regarded. Lots of features for the money too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I think class d amps are ace for this, I take a shuttle 3.0 as a spare to my 6.0 or the 6.0 as backup to the shuttlemax9.2 if it is a larger gig where losing stage sound isn't ideal, all three heads have a good quality di too handy for recording or live stuff. Not really a fair comparison to a di box cost wise though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1377724295' post='2191060'] I think class d amps are ace for this, I take a shuttle 3.0 as a spare to my 6.0 or the 6.0 as backup to the shuttlemax9.2 if it is a larger gig where losing stage sound isn't ideal, all three heads have a good quality di too handy for recording or live stuff. Not really a fair comparison to a di box cost wise though. [/quote] That's the aim I think. Leaning towards a Behringer unit in the short time and get another head when funds allow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yes. The BDI-21 would be a bargain at three times the price. It doesn't sound quite as good as a SansAmp Bass Driver - but it's VERY close. [size=4]When you look at the huge price difference between the two, there's no contest.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 My back up amp is a Shuttle 9.2. Unless I'm running a full split signal then there are 2 amps in the rig anyway. But (having just got it today) I'd take a Tech 21 VT-Di. Because it's awesome. But it's not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Tech 21 VT Bass DI or BDDI. Aguilar Tonehammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Radial Pro DI. A top quality little box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1377725351' post='2191090'] That's the aim I think. Leaning towards a Behringer unit in the short time and get another head when funds allow. [/quote] And now I quite fancy a di box, bloody gas eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosts Over Japan Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 +1 On the Zoom B3, That's all I use (I've just moved into a tiny room with no space to move so the rig had to go) and I absolutely love it, the amount you can do with it is unreal, but the [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]BDI-21 is definitely worth a purchase anyway for the price! Cai[/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377725627' post='2191114'] Yes. The BDI-21 would be a bargain at three times the price. It doesn't sound quite as good as a SansAmp Bass Driver - but it's VERY close. [size=4]When you look at the huge price difference between the two, there's no contest.[/size] [/quote] I actually prefer the Behringer Mark, it`s not quite so deep & full-on as the SansAmp, think it has a touch more Ampeggy vibe to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I reckon as a 'get out of jail free card' the BDI-21 is really hard to beat. Amazon must actually have them in stock at £26 now, free postage - I ordered one months ago and it finally arrived a week or to back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosts Over Japan Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) some tone clips here [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/behringer_vtone_bass_bdi21_analog_modeling_preamp.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ling_preamp.htm E[/url]DIT. Although you can probably find better ones on youtube Edited August 29, 2013 by Ghosts Over Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1377767531' post='2191445'] And now I quite fancy a di box, bloody gas eh [/quote] Yep! And the longer it plays on your mind, the more convinced you become that you NEED it! I have ordered a Behringer job as I'm stuck for gigs over the next few days and at that price it'd be rude not to! Definitely going to check the Zoom out though as it looks like it would be ideal for the sh*tty venues you don't want to use over a grands worth of amp and cab at! Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Yes, I have on a couple of occasions plugged my bass into the B3, straight to desk. As long as there is good on-stage monitoring there`s no problems with doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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