hurricane hugo Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Did a search, couldn't find a topic on these, so I decided to start one. Check this out: http://vintageking.com/blog/2014/11/acme-motown-di http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks for that. Very interesting. I'd like to try one of those. Oops, I think that they ran out of them. No more vintage transformers of the type used available. They were going for $799 which is pretty steep for a DI box. I've been using Countryman di boxes for years. No tone or volume controls. All of that either happens on the bass or in the mix. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 There's a link in the piece that leads to their catalog page. They say they have them for $479. http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Oh, much less expensive. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 If I want total transparency, I use Radial - good bang for the buck. If I want coloration (in a good way) I use the SansAmp Bass Driver DI. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I've used a Radial JDI for a long time. I am thinking about getting some "color" and trying a REDDI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I've got a Radial JDI. It's a solid DI, without a doubt. And I've used a Countryman for recording, too. Over at TalkBass there is a LOT of fandom for the A Designs REDDI DI box. It's about as high-end of a DI as you can find, and it creates some serious warmth in your tone. Thank the tubes in the REDDI. Check out this YouTube demo for a good listen. If I was recording more and could a box like this to use, I would seriously consider investing in a REDDI. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I've used a old passive Conquest-USA EDB direct box for years and has never let me down. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Some of these new micro amps can almost function as "oversized" DI boxes. I've used my Streamliner and Tonehammer amp's DI with great results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Both of my amps have DIs built in and they work very well. Over the years I have used many different DIs and they have all worked well enough. Ones I can remember; Sansamp MXR Whirlwind Carvin Berhinger Countryman Radial ART Fishman I've been wanting to pick up a Countryman to have in my gig case, but just haven't gotten around to it. I would definitely like to try out the REDDI unit. Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I've got a Radial JDI. It's a solid DI, without a doubt. Over at TalkBass there is a LOT of fandom for the A Designs REDDI DI box. It's about as high-end of a DI as you can find, and it creates some serious warmth in your tone. Thank the tubes in the REDDI. If I was recording more and could a box like this to use, I would seriously consider investing in a REDDI. Yeah, it's been a great DI for me for a long time. Yes, I've read all the talk on TB about it and watched a bunch of videos. I don't do "sessions" but we record our service at church every week and post it on Soundcloud so I guess I do record. That's why I'm debating it a bit. They say on TB that it does wonders for IEM systems like we use at church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 the REDDI adds some low mid punch. it also sounds like it's cutting a little bit of highs. it's not revolutionary, but it does sound nice. doing that with low noise isn't trivial. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imogene Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 the REDDI adds some low mid punch. it also sounds like it's cutting a little bit of highs. it's not revolutionary, but it does sound nice. doing that with low noise isn't trivial. That's a good thing for some. But the Countryman sounds like me and my bass to me so as far as simple and practical goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Of course there are many categories of DI. The one to avoid is the one on your amp. :-) They are almost all unbelievably bad; especially the ones on SWR amps. The Mesa ones might be OK. REDDI isn't a sound I like at all, but I understand its appeal for those who are going for that tone (just not my cup of tea). Of more general appeal (that is, less heavily coloured in its sound) is the Nice DI (and related preamp and DI models) from Phoenix Audio. Also a nice price. A truly versatile unit; I may pick one up eventually, but right now I have no need for it. I sold my Radial DI's when I stopped doing gigs that involve sound reinforcement. If I do a gig like that again, I'll let the technical side be someone else's responsibility/problem. The passive model (JDI?) with the Jensen transformer is back to using Jensen again soon, as radial just bought Jensen. It is a fine model, but only works well on active instruments. For passive instruments, you are better off with an active DI. Radial makes two or three similar units that sound and act quite different; one takes battery-only and another can use XLR phantom power (my preference). I sold that one too; no need any more. Currently, I use the newer piezo-oriented Radial DI (gold-coloured) in the studio all the time. Very flexible, and also covers the ground that the earlier active DI's cover. I no longer use passive DI's; I came to the realization that they are a compromise that needn't be made except when circumstances dictate (such as at gigs). Active DI's are almost always more transparent (transformerless helps). Higher up the market, and crossing over between DI's and pre-amps, are the Avalon U5 (for active instruments) and the Summit Audio TD-100 (?) for passive instruments. I used both for several years. I sold them when I bought the Mesa Walkabout bass amp head as I decided I was better off with bass-oriented gear than general purpose pro audio gear for bass duties. There's another company whose name that I forget, who makes the most flexible DI on the market. It has flexible routing, three basic modules in one rack unit, re-amping, phase alignment, and all sorts of Swiss Army Knife features to cover all needs. In terms of basic lump-shaped DI boxes, I have to recommend the Radial gear over the Countryman units (and others mentioned), having used them all. The Radial stuff is noiseless and about as transparent as it gets. Countryman was ahead of their time, and I respect the company itself and their people. For something like acoustic guitar plugged in, it might sometimes be the right tonal match. Radial has them beat on bass though. I don't know if the site is still active, but basstasters used to have a whole bunch of comparisons. They're very accurate in my view, as I have personally tried many of their combinations in person. They did a good job of limiting the variables and recording things accurately. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Haha, just went back and read the first post, as I thought this was a continuing thread. The O.P. didn't find the other one, which was probably started a week or two prior. I'm not going to bother searching for it; I have the same problem myself half the time I look for a post. Not trying to embarrass Hugo, but if anyone finds the other post, there might be useful info in there in more esoteric stuff like the various Demeter models. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 [font:Comic Sans MS]bumping for new stuff:[/font] [video:youtube] http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Not that I'm in the market for one, but... How do you tell if a preamp has a hot enough output to directly drive a poweramp without needing another preamp stage? No. Don't say, "Plug it in." I'm talking about before the Man In Brown delivers it to my door. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I have used my Radial JDI with passive basses and it works just fine. I tried a REDDI and while nice, not what worked for me. I still have my JDI and doubt I will change. We practiced last night and my Roscoe sounded amazing in the FOH and my IEM's. Isn't 1 meg ohm the magic number to drive a power amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The Phoenix is quite good also, and their quad unit has nice EQ and can be used for many purposes. It was on my long list before I made the final decision to go to transformerless active DI's. I use the Radial PZ-DI now as it has three impedances. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Not that I'm in the market for one, but... How do you tell if a preamp has a hot enough output to directly drive a poweramp without needing another preamp stage? No. Don't say, "Plug it in." I'm talking about before the Man In Brown delivers it to my door. That's an excellent question. Technically, if you can get your hands on it, the technical specifications should specify a gain. I don't know what's adequate for your application, but you should be able to test with existing equipment to see how much gain you need. I typically find that +6dB is plenty, but that's me. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele C. Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I have bought a Behringer BDI21 and it works pretty well. It cuts mids heavily, but gives me a good sound for recording. They say it is a SansAmp clone, I cannot say how close is that. The price is very low and I like the sound and the controls. The looks are bearable. -- Michele Costabile (http://proxybar.net) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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