Markbass Super Pro DI uses?

[blacknblues]

Can I use this as a go-between between a smaller amp with XLR out and an external cab? In other words, as a substitute for a speaker out when there isn't one but there does exist an XLR out?

[bongomania]

No, the XLR out on an amp is the preamp signal only, it is not out of the power amp section. So it will not drive a speaker at all.

[bassman1185]

No. A DI is essentially a converter box that changes your high-impedance, unbalanced, instrument-level signal from your bass to a low-impedance, balanced, mic (or line sometimes) level signal that can be sent to the mixing board. There is no way that it will power a speaker.

Also, it's worth noting that the XLR output on your amp IS a DI, and DIs convert 1/4" cables to XLR, but not vice-versa.

[blacknblues]

Thanks, your replies were helpful.