DI or mic

[deadlycow2000]

Hey, I have a gig saturday and I am not sure whether I should mic my amp or use a DI. If it matters, I have a 100 watt Ampeg B100-R with a DI box if i chose not to mic the amp. What have you done in the past, and what are the pros and cons of each? Thank you.


P.S. Sorry if this is in the wrong section.

 

[AMJBASS]

I am using an Ampeg B100R right now in an acoustic funk/rock group and I think it sounds great mic'ed. I don't think you could go wrong either way. However, if you are concerned about bleed from other instruments, go with the DI.

 

[protoz]

I would use a DI if the sound guy is good he can make you sound awesome. I love the tone of my cab but a good sound guy can really help your tone in that venue

 

[silky smoove]

I never use anything but the DI out on my Avalon U5. I've never had good results mic'ing my rig. Isolation has been a problem, boomyness has been a problem... and in one instance, me accidentally kicking over the mic was a problem

 

[spectorbass83]

Usually DI works best - it gives the sound guy the most control over your sound and you can use your rig as a stage monitor. I have not played many gigs where bass cabs are mic'd.

 

[v-12]

i personally prefer to mic, the di makes the sound a little too "clean" for me, my speakers are a part of my sound and i incorporate them as often as possible. the downside of the mic is lack of isolation of just bass, but for me, it was never enough to matter. if there are enough channels run both!