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    Double Bass Clarus SL + DPA 4099

    Came across this little ditty regarding the 4099 on Gollihur Music - "If you'd like to use a specialized condenser microphone like The DPA 4099B with a "standard" bass amplifier, you can't just buy a cable and plug it in, for several reasons: The Microphone is "Active" and requires Phantom...
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    Double Bass Clarus SL + DPA 4099

    Appreciate the reply. I feel the problem is with the Clarus SL itself. I have used the same output into 2 other amps and no issues with volume from them so must be something with how the Clarus handles condenser mic input. I should have checked the specs before I purchased. Maybe only compatible...
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    Double Bass Clarus SL + DPA 4099

    Not getting the volume out of this combination in comparison to the piezo pickup on the upright. Using a phantom 48 source and XLR to 1/4 input to the Clarus SL but neither Hi or Low Z inputs output the volume of my electric or upright piezo pickup even with level and master at the max. Is it...
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    Double Bass Shen SB-200 after 4.5 years.

    Came across this thread researching Shen SB200. Amazing it spans 9 years. Just purchased an 8 or 9yo SB200 for my son to use this Fall when he starts college jazz band as he needed a better instrument. It sounds so good and I am happy I didn't have to break the bank. I hope it works out as well...