Amp into DI?

[OkkultistBass]

Hey guys, been a while since I posted, but I have a question. I've been saving up to get one of those microheads. Like a Genz Benz, Markbass, or David Eden, and I want to know how I could also use the amp for recording? I would assume you could plug it into an Mbox like you do a Kemper or Axe FX.
Any advice or a chart or something would be nice.
Thanks.

 

[Hellbastard]

Yes, you can. Most of those heads have a built in DI and can be used without the need to connect a cab.

 

[OkkultistBass]

Say I got the TC Electronic Classic450, would I just plug in a TRS cable into the speaker out and then the instrument input in the Mbox?
Or get an XLR/TRS cable, plug the XLR into the Line Drive out and the TRS into the instrument input?

 

[Alrod]

Say I got the TC Electronic Classic450, would I just plug in a TRS cable into the speaker out and then the instrument input in the Mbox?
Or get an XLR/TRS cable, plug the XLR into the Line Drive out and the TRS into the instrument input?

You would go from the line drive out into the instrument input. I have a MarkBass LM III and it works great for DI recording. It also has a separate line out knob as well as the capability to go pre or post EQ which is real nice.

 

[OkkultistBass]

What kind of cable would I need?

 

[Alrod]

What kind of cable would I need?

Well if you did go with the TC Electronic Classic450, you would need a female XLR end for the line out. As far as the mbox unit goes, it depends on which model you have. Your best bet is to see what the mbox manual recommends. If you don't have the manual, you can get it off the AVID website.