keeping the Sansamp for emergency. ..?

[Nightsblood]

Well, I just threw the new GK MB800 in the rack case and am pretty much happy with the tone Im getting...so far. I plan on racking the GK and as I was removing the old gear from the rack I started to think. Should I keep the Sansamp RBI in there for emergencies, say the GK goes out? I assume the RBI could still work as a pre to DI out of in a live setting if need be. It doesnt weigh much and isnt a hassle since its already there. What do you guys think?

 

[Dave W]

If you have the space in your rack and aren't planning on downsizing it, sure. I always have a DI with me as a last resort.

 

[ThisBass]

With passive pickups an active DI helps to provide a high impedance at the output jack of the bass guitar.
With active on board electronic there is no need for a DI anyway. It's possible to drive FOH console XLR inputs "directly".
Any passive DI box can help as 1/4 plug to XLR converter if neccessary.

 

[Downunderwonder]

There is also the possibility to use it as an effect or additional clean boost.

And it adds bling to your rack.

I would rather have the money back myself.

 

[Nightsblood]

There is also the possibility to use it as an effect or additional clean boost.

And it adds bling to your rack.

I would rather have the money back myself.

I actually was going to use it to add some dirt to the GK but found that I didn't really need it for that.

 

[Downunderwonder]

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