Ok fellas, here's the scoop. After being out of the music scene for the better part of a decade, I am now back to playing on a regular basis. I have purchased one (1) five string Yamaha bass and...well, that's all!! There lies my problem. I'm unsure of the direction to take with my gear. I do not want to spend hard earned cash without thoroughly checking my options...Here's the facts:
(1) I'm playing on a weekly basis at a worship service in a Chapel that holds 100-150 people.
(2) We play Christian rock/Alternative Christian...very upbeat and lively.
(3) Playing other Churches as needed so some local moving/traveling is involved.
So far I have been going through a direct box to the PA and have little to no control of my sound beyond the sound check.
I would like to get some equipment that could also be used for Home studio/private practice. Would like to be able to use headphones combined with some sort of backing track.
Soooo,
(1) Would a preamp set up before my direct box to the PA help control my sound??...should I have a full amp setup and mike it to the PA...
(2) If I have active electronics do I even need a PreamP??
(3) been looking at a little box called a Dr Rhythm (Boss, i think) and wondered if that may be cool for home rehearsal/recording??
(4) wondering what other rack mount and/or effects boxes may be useful??
In case is isn't obvious, I am just starting over and wonder what equipment will be necessary/useful for gigging and possible future home recordings...and above all, I'm a father of three and on a fairly tight budget!! HELP
(1) I'm playing on a weekly basis at a worship service in a Chapel that holds 100-150 people.
(2) We play Christian rock/Alternative Christian...very upbeat and lively.
(3) Playing other Churches as needed so some local moving/traveling is involved.
So far I have been going through a direct box to the PA and have little to no control of my sound beyond the sound check.
I would like to get some equipment that could also be used for Home studio/private practice. Would like to be able to use headphones combined with some sort of backing track.
Soooo,
(1) Would a preamp set up before my direct box to the PA help control my sound??...should I have a full amp setup and mike it to the PA...
(2) If I have active electronics do I even need a PreamP??
(3) been looking at a little box called a Dr Rhythm (Boss, i think) and wondered if that may be cool for home rehearsal/recording??
(4) wondering what other rack mount and/or effects boxes may be useful??
In case is isn't obvious, I am just starting over and wonder what equipment will be necessary/useful for gigging and possible future home recordings...and above all, I'm a father of three and on a fairly tight budget!! HELP
