My question is, what is a quality yet fairly inexpensive amp head 100W or less that is going to sound good with a condenser or other mic in from an upright? I assume it would sound good with electric bass running through it, but is there ever an issue with the upright not sounding that good through what would normally be an elec. bass amp, an upright that you've miked?
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Double Bass Good amp for upright and electric
- Thread starter dbass87
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I think the markbass AC121 would be a good combo. Not sure why you want it under 100w though.
Its designed for acoustic instruments and has a mic input with 48v.
Its designed for acoustic instruments and has a mic input with 48v.
I can't think of a new bass head being made today that is under 100w and isn't total junk. Maybe they are out there.
In any case I also saw your AMT thread, I'd suggest you dedicate a little more time to reading through the various amp/mic/pickup threads. There is so much detailed information available.
There are significant issues to overcome to get a amp/cabinet that works well with a small condensor mic. Amps like the EA Doubler and Acoustic Image provide, phantom power, HPF, notch filters. Things that are neccesary if you are going to make a mic work. Amps with these features are not inexpensive.
You coule maybe find a Trace Elliot Commando head. They were relatively cheap when they were made, and I got one a few months ago for $75. I think it sounds great fo both.
It's not a combo, it's an amp head. You could use an XLR to 1/4" cable, for one.
It's not that easy
Using one of those adapters does not take a mic level signal and convert it to instrument or line level which the amp is most likely designed for.
A condensor mic needs phantom power. In addition if the OP is going to use a mic signal only he will most likely need a HPF and notch filter.
You actually have experience using this amp with a condensor mic?
DBass,
Are you going to be playing both instruments on the same gig or do you want an amplifier that will sound good with either? Quality and inexpensive are kind of mutually exclusive terms. What's your budget?
Using a mic kind of demands that you have a amp with phantom power, notch filter, lo cut filter and at least a one meg ohm load for your pickup if you use one. Amps with those configurations are Euphonic Audio, Acoustic Image, possibly Mark Acoustic. The least expensive of those amps would be the EA Doubler or the single channel Clarus from Acoustic Image. Another option would be to get a third party box that lets you run a mic into your current amp.
Ric
It's not that easy
Using one of those adapters does not take a mic level signal and convert it to instrument or line level which the amp is most likely designed for.
A condensor mic needs phantom power. In addition if the OP is going to use a mic signal only he will most likely need a HPF and notch filter.
You actually have experience using this amp with a condensor mic?
But wouldn't the amp head serve as the preamp, or do you have to have a separate unit that is for phantom power?
Yes the amp/head would serve as your preamp, but you need one with the right features for what you are looking to do.
