Random Guy Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Don't hate me. I'm a live sound noob. I've been asked to join a non-gigging, rehearsal room-only band. Which is fine by me as I don't particularly want to play in front of an audience, but I would like to play with other people. I'm extremely short of funds at the moment and I was wondering if I could plug my active bass directly into the rehearsal room's PA. I don't have an amp or a DI box, and I can't justify the outlay for either of those items at present. I have a ten-year-old Sandberg Basic four-string. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuruPrionz Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 It all depends on their mixer but it should work. I've done it successfully many times. Quote It took a chunk of my life to get here and I am still not sure where "here" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Guy Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 It all depends on their mixer but it should work. I've done it successfully many times. Okay. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 As long as you can hear yourself well enough through the PA speakers and/or monitors, it should be ok. Being an active bass will help you make a few tonal adjustments right on the bass, if needed. Quote "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I've never done it, but I know people who have. One way to find out -- give it a whirl. If it doesn't work, see if someone will loan you a direct box for awhile. Quote "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Start with the mixer level on your channel at zero and bring it up slowly, if the electronic buzz is unbearable above 2.5, you may need a DI. Some mixers have a button to hit to accept the impedance of a bass our one of those skinny string things. Quote If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Guy Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Thanks for the info, chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazzBass Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 how did it go? I would hope you were extra careful and didn't blow the speakers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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