Which DI?

OriginalCrash · #1 06-16-2007, 10:24 AM

This is just out of curiosity... Which direct box do you use? This could be for live or studio use... And feel free to share why, though this is more just to see who's using what than to get opinions about the different boxes.

Brian

SteveC · #2 06-16-2007, 10:43 AM

I haven't used all those listed, but I have used a few. I had an Avalon U5 and that would be my top choice...except for the size and weight. The Radial JDI (my choice) sounds REALLY good and it's way easier to take with you, it's passive, has a Jensen transformer, and is solid as a rock.

I'm not a fan of the BDDI. Whirlwind is fine. Many like the Countryman 85. I haven't used one.

Some of the DI's listed here have some tone control as well. I guess for me, a DI is just that, a DI. Tone control comes by way of a preamp or head. A DI is for getting a nice flat signal to the FOH.

ebladeboi123 · #3 06-16-2007, 10:46 AM

I use the radial JDI just because its simple, small, and sounds really good in every situation I've used it in. I've recorded with and played live with it. The other I've used up there and really liked was the avalon. I recorded one song with it, and my bass sounded really nice, and it looked very well made and was easy to use as well.

Dan

OriginalCrash · #4 06-16-2007, 10:59 AM

Yeah, I included the preamps because some people (especially in live use... myself included) may just use the included direct out instead of using an additional DI.

Brian

Dave Martin · #5 06-16-2007, 05:42 PM

Darn, I didn't see any of my usual DI's on your list: Eclair Engineering Evil Twin, A Designs REDDI or the Littlelabs DI.

of those you've listed, though, I usually go for the Radial.

Asa Samuel · #6 06-16-2007, 05:48 PM

well i cant really vote in this as i use the DI thats built onto my GK amp.

shifter · #7 06-17-2007, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Martin

Darn, I didn't see any of my usual DI's on your list: Eclair Engineering Evil Twin, A Designs REDDI or the Littlelabs DI.

of those you've listed, though, I usually go for the Radial.

Not that there's anything wrong with the list but two of the DI's you have mentioned here are another whole step up IMO.

Nice to see

OriginalCrash · #8 06-18-2007, 07:47 AM

Just a little Monday morning bump...

Brian

svtb15 · #9 06-18-2007, 01:48 PM

A Designs REDDI tube DI

saxnbass · #10 06-20-2007, 05:03 AM

I have a Tech 21 BDDI. I would like to try out a Radial sometime though.

AdlerAugen · #11 06-20-2007, 05:52 AM

carrots.

EDIT: presonus tube preamp

Tony G · #12 06-25-2007, 01:52 PM

I'm bumping this thread for more info

markjazzbassist · #13 06-25-2007, 02:05 PM

I use a Countryman.

workhard · #14 06-25-2007, 02:10 PM

does it for me for recording, but live I tend to use my Sans Amp BDDI

nottswarwick · #15 06-30-2007, 07:28 AM

Hi

I am considering buying a passive JDI for my Bass. I have on equestion - our mixer applies phantom power globally across all channels - I know the JDI is passive and so does not need this power, but I cannot turn the pahntom send off at the mixer. My question is - will sending phantom power to the passive JDI damage it, or will it reject the phantom power safely?

THanks

saxnbass · #16 06-30-2007, 11:51 AM

No, it will not damage it. If something doesn't need phantom power, it does not take it. It's not so much that the mixer sends phantom power, it's like it's there, if something needs/wants it, it'll go get it, if something doesn't need/want it, it'll ignore it. Make sense? I hope so.

marc40a · #17 07-01-2007, 10:39 PM

I have a quick question for the JDI supporters...

How does it do with passive basses? I'm considering a JDI and a lot of the work I do is with a Fender P.

caesarbass · #18 07-01-2007, 11:08 PM

I LOVE my U5!!!! I use it in my recording rig because it takes my signal and doesn't seem to color it, although I recently sold my SansAmp and may get another one to get the SVT-ish tone going, but then again plug-ins such as Amplitube 2 wotk great. I think getting a clean tone into you DAW/recording unit is key to getting good tone.

caesarbass · #19 07-01-2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svtb15

A Designs REDDI tube DI

That's next!!! I've heard killer recordings done with the REDDI.

bkeating · #20 07-02-2007, 10:06 PM

have you guys seen the article in this months bass player magazine about the Sigma Sound Studio's DI? they say that not only are just 50 being made, but he is building them in batches of 10 and personally matching each box with the original to make sure the sound is dead on.