DI suggestion

[nickwills]

Recently I was filling in for a church. I was told not to bring an amp, that I would run a DI and use IEMs.

Well, long story short, I ran straight into a countryman box from my '62 reissue fender jazz and was completely unhappy with my tone. I didn't have my usual preamp with me (an aguilar db924), but randomly I had a pocket pod.

I would say that I was able to dial in a usable tone, but it really brought it to my attention how usable something like that designed for bass would be.

Preferably it would be in a more rugged enclosure than the pocket pod, have an DI out. A footswitch engage would be awesome too.

Basically, what I'm thinking here is a sansamp BDDI killer.

[nickwills]

I should mention that the sound guy I was dealing with was the worst sound guy ever.

[kful]

Great idea. I'd definitely buy one, especially if the amp simulation could be turned off.

[cheapbasslovin]

There was some discussion about this toward the end of this thread.

I'm going to reiterate my belief that that a small box with; a M9 style interface to choose amp models and settings, a separate cab model knob (multi-position switch with no cab option), a XLR balanced out (with ground lift and separate volume out, or DB pad), a bypass switch, and a beer cozy would be the coolest DI box ever.

So long as it sounded good and was sturdy enough for proper abuse.










(Beer cozy optional)