Demeter HBP-1

[Bonafide]

I have been using the Demeter VTBP-201s and the Yamaha PB-1 (As well as a number of analog and digital options) for a long time, both live and studio. I recently got this Demeter HBP-1. This tone is direct out of the Demeter Jensen DI into the board. Bongo 6 with a fresh, just strung up Thomastik Jazz Flats.

I do think the HBP-1 is punchier and bit harder / focused sounding than the VTBP-1. Certain basses, certain strings, will benefit from that. Its super musical still. The tube front end, without the solid state EQ engaged is supposed to be identical to the VTBP-1, and it's really close IMO. - Anyway for those seeking a great DI for DIRECT analog pre recording, no speaker sim or anything like that, this has been super pleasant to work with. Cheers, RG

 

[Lowfader]

Good bass. I’ve been recording with mine for 16 years. Do you run the EQ button on the back engaged or flat?

 

[Lowfader]

If the HBP1 was built without the Jensen the switch on the back is line level & mic. Push the button in for line level. After the Jensen transformer is added the switch becomes an EQ and flat switch. Push the button in for flat.

 

[Bonafide]

If the HBP1 was built without the Jensen the switch on the back is line level & mic. Push the button in for line level. After the Jensen transformer is added the switch becomes an EQ and flat switch. Push the button in for flat.

EQ in...