Direct Box Suggestions

CLMSHQ · #1 03-25-2008, 07:45 PM

I am thinking of buying a DI to help out the soundman. I have a Fender 300T and the Direct going out is HOT. I am looking at going with a Radial JDI, a Radial DI, or a Behringer....not active as I play a J-Bass.

Any suggestions on a reliable DI Box?

I had a SansAMP about 10yrs ago but do not think it would be a good choice, as I thought it changed the effectiveness of my amp's EQ.

LowBSix · #2 03-25-2008, 10:09 PM

I picked up a Behringer and sound guys love it, no complaints, clean and I take it Direct out of my Walter Woods and it ALWAYS sounds great!!!!!

Stumpy · #3 03-25-2008, 10:22 PM

I use the SansAmp BDDI from time to time.

fivestringgecko · #4 03-25-2008, 10:23 PM

I've used the Whirlwind direct boxes in the past with pretty good results. We've got 4 or 5 dual channel D.I.s for my church choir and I've used this guy for bands in the past:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...Box?sku=184302

Passive, no-frills boxes, but they get the job done!

5sg

mimaz · #5 03-25-2008, 10:32 PM

If you're just looking for a DI, not anything with preamp functions or EQ, etc......you really should check out a Countryman. That will really help out the soundman, it's considered "the standard" for DI's in many circles.

bongomania · #6 03-25-2008, 11:49 PM

Radial, Countryman, or BSS. No fooling around.

BTW you mentioned "not active as I play a J bass"... there are reasons for picking an active or passive DI, but I've never heard "J bass" as one of those reasons. What's your thinking there?