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Double Bass Markbass Micromark combo with Double Bass?
- Thread starter MarkH
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scroll up. in the second blue bar that runs across your screen you will find a search option on the right hand side between "new posts" and "quick links". type in whatever you're searching for.
now, when you get the results, you will be able to select the results you want to view based on the forum under which the post was originally generated. this way, you can get opinions specifically from DBs that have used the markbass combo.
good luck!
now, when you get the results, you will be able to select the results you want to view based on the forum under which the post was originally generated. this way, you can get opinions specifically from DBs that have used the markbass combo.
good luck!
dear adbass
thanks for your advice.
i did this before bumping this thread.
i got no satisfying results.
then i decided to bump this thread which i found on my search.
ok?
EDIT: i did search also in the BG forum.
and to be specific: i´m am looking for info about the micromark, not markbass-combos in general
thanks for your advice.
i did this before bumping this thread.
i got no satisfying results.
then i decided to bump this thread which i found on my search.
ok?
EDIT: i did search also in the BG forum.
and to be specific: i´m am looking for info about the micromark, not markbass-combos in general
I haven't used the Microbass combo. The best reference i can provide is that a DB-playing friend of mine, who plays in a bluegrass band, recommends the 1001RB-II 2x10 combo. It's more than enough power to make yourself heard, in a compact package (it even has built-in casters and a collapsible handle). The high-travel Paragon drivers can handle extreme bass (like that from a DB mic or piezo), but the overall tuning doesn't lead to excessive boominess. He really likes it.
These aren't out in the US yet, which might explain the dearth of responses here.
That said, I used to use a cheap Peavey Microbass (20W, 8" speaker, passive EQ) with my Eminence EUB. If you turned all of the controls to maximum, it sounded surprisingly good and could be heard in rehearsals with other acoustic instruments or quiet restaurant gigs. However, the volume really wasn't more than you could get out of a decent, non-EUB upright.
I can't imagine the Micromark (50W, 6" speaker) has much on the Peavey. It's also the most expensive practice amp I've seen. So, unless Markbass have pulled off a miracle, I wouldn't expect it to add that much volume to an upright bass.
The MINImark, on the other hand...
That said, I used to use a cheap Peavey Microbass (20W, 8" speaker, passive EQ) with my Eminence EUB. If you turned all of the controls to maximum, it sounded surprisingly good and could be heard in rehearsals with other acoustic instruments or quiet restaurant gigs. However, the volume really wasn't more than you could get out of a decent, non-EUB upright.
I can't imagine the Micromark (50W, 6" speaker) has much on the Peavey. It's also the most expensive practice amp I've seen. So, unless Markbass have pulled off a miracle, I wouldn't expect it to add that much volume to an upright bass.
The MINImark, on the other hand...
I had one and sold it to another talkbass member who may chime in. IMHO it's very much a low volume practice amp. That's it. Nice tone, but no miracles.
Not totally sure, but if I had to guess, I'd say no. The Wizzy10/Micro300 and Phil Jones Flightcase are my choices.
IF looking for a small practice amp check out the SWR Workingman 10". Good basic amp and can usually get good deals on SWR or find used.
, i liked the idea of a 8,6""x8,6"x8,6"; 9,2 lbs combo
I use the Mark Bass AC101 amp, designed for acsoutic instruments, with two channels (good for double bass - mic and pickup or whatever), super light, super loud, sounds FANTASIC!
The loudspeaker in the MarkBass isn't really bass-proof. To much cone break-up when playing loud. Try the Hevos Midget 12" combo, but it is not easy to find one in a regular shop!
I agree with this for DB. I wanted to try the AC601, which is the same speaker as the Micromark, but a bigger box and amp. This might do the trick but I never heard one. On the downside...its the same price as the AC101 which I'm sure is more capable, albeit larger and heavier.
the AC101 is still very light and portable indeed, dont let it put you off by being slightly larger - its much more flexible!
I have a Micromark, and I'm very happy with it. I haven't used it often with drums, but with a hi-pass filter, it's very good for use with upright bass. It's output is unbelievable, given its small size. I think it's perfect for gigging and rehearsals in medium-sized rooms. I've used it successfully with acoustic-type groups (2 acoustic guitars, upright bass, drums, and 3 vocalists), a 5-piece acoustic jazz group with horns, jazz duo with guitar, and for several trio and duo jam sessions.
It also really shines with electric bass. I played Led Zeppelin's 'Rock and Roll' with a wicked drummer and guitarist in a very small room on a crappy precision copy and the Micromark sounded fat and warm. The drummer broke his snare drum head..
I've also played my Warwick and a friend's Dingwall through it at a rehearsal and both sounded impressively good.
I posted a little review with a picture of the Micromark in this thread: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5139868&postcount=15
It also really shines with electric bass. I played Led Zeppelin's 'Rock and Roll' with a wicked drummer and guitarist in a very small room on a crappy precision copy and the Micromark sounded fat and warm. The drummer broke his snare drum head..
I've also played my Warwick and a friend's Dingwall through it at a rehearsal and both sounded impressively good.I posted a little review with a picture of the Micromark in this thread: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5139868&postcount=15
If you can lay your hands on one in Germany, check out a Mark Bass LMII with an EA 10" Wizzy. I've used these with great success for both gigs and practice. The whole thing together weighs right around 20lbs.
RMacBass
In your review you state that the Micromark requires the HPF/pre. Is it the case that the Micromark input doesn't align well with your pickup impedance or that the HPF is needed to remove the boom?
In your review you state that the Micromark requires the HPF/pre. Is it the case that the Micromark input doesn't align well with your pickup impedance or that the HPF is needed to remove the boom?
kwd, for upright bass only, I find that using a high-pass filter with the MicroMark helps eliminate feedback and boominess, and to tighten up the sound. It's a bit of a compromise with tone any time you roll off the low end, and I think circumstances would be changed depending on one's setup and pickup. I use a Gage Realist.
I think my pickup sounds better going through the impedance buffer in the HPF-Pre, but I really just use it to reduce the problems I already mentioned.
I think my pickup sounds better going through the impedance buffer in the HPF-Pre, but I really just use it to reduce the problems I already mentioned.
