BassYerbouti Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I'm looking for some backup for my rig in the event of failure and thinking about getting a nifty DI box. I've scanned various threads and become aware of lots of other features that would be useful so wondered if anyone can recommend a box that gives me: DI Headphone Output A way to connect into my mac (firewire, USB) to get the signal into Logic EQ/Amp Modelling Could be powered from my Boss 12v supply Thanks for all suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I think your best bet will be a Line 6 POD unit. Current range are i believe the HD series though i think only the top model rack version (HD Pro X) has an XLR output. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Thing is, do you want an interface for your computer? Or a DI? Maybe they exist, but I don't know any decent units that do both well?! For a DI with a lot of capability, I'd definitely suggest the 3Leaf Enabler, lots of DI function and a headphone amp with stereo aux in! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If you want all those bells and whistles then Liam's suggestion of a Pod is good, but if it's a belt and braces for gigs you're after you probably don't need all those bells and whistles. Any really good active DI box worth its salt will probably need to use its own dedicated power supply, although there are plenty that just run off a standard 9v (MXR, Sansamp, Sadowsky). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 DHA DI EQ will do everything except the USB/FW connectivity - whisper quiet XLR though. http://www.davehallamps.co.uk/page42.html I use a VT1 DI EQ for recording. They're made as Valve O/D pedals but if you turn the gain down and use the clean boost to make the signal up to unity (or wherever you like really) then you'll get a beautiful, valve-warmed clean signal. Or you could replace the stock 12AX7 tube with a 12AU7 for less gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 The zoom B3 does everything you want aside from 12v operation. Losing one of the features you'd like and investing just a bit more in a separate box to cover that will open a lot more choices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I'm looking at the sansamp para driver & the sadowsky di - is one clearly better than the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 [quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1389610754' post='2335993'] I'm looking at the sansamp para driver & the sadowsky di - is one clearly better than the other? [/quote] The Sadowsky doesn't have any amp simulation. It's effectively an outboard version of the active electronics that are found in Sadowsky basses, and its main intention is to turn your passive bass into an active one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 aaah, i see. thanks for the heads up X) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Zoom B3 does all that - aside from the 12v bit. Great little bit of kit, mine has been very useful, from playing with provided rigs, to recording. Wouldn`t be without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 As far as I'm aware the Aguilar Tone Hammer is meant to be pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassYerbouti Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks guys - the DI is my main requirement so wont get carried away with nice to have's. You've all been very helpful - thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Have you seen this? http://johnbscott.com/preamp_shootout/ could be helpful if you haven't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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