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Pedal DI/Preamp and cabinet

Camarillo

Camarillo

Jan 2, 2016
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#1
Hey guys
I'm in an ampless gigging situation where a DI is needed. I don't have one on my pedalboard and I'm liking what I have heard coming out from the Laney Digibeth.
I am usually a 4 cable connection guy, using the head preamp session and the fx loop for the other effects.
Using a pedal preamp makes you sculpt your sound in the pedal I guess, so my questions is, which is the best setup to run, aside from DI out the PA, a cabinet on stage (or studio)?
Do you us the input of your head with all eq flat and other stuff off?
Do you use just a power amp for the passive cabinet?
Do you use active cabinets using the XLR output?
Thanks
 
#2
Ampless suggests not using an amp and cabinet. Perhaps you are misunderstanding, or misusing the term ampless based on your question?
 
#3
Misused probably.
I'm in an ampless situation making me think about changing perspective and move to a pedal preamp.
I won't be always in an ampless situation, but since I'm planning to change the signal chain, I'm trying to figure out the best hybrid situation, working either in ampless and amped situations.
Instead of having an ampless rig and an amped rig.
Maybe it's clearer now...
 
#4
Ampless = no amplifier, no onstage rig for monitoring yourself. Everything goes to the PA, and it's up to the soundman to provide you with a monitor signal, either via a speaker or in-ears.

If this is the path you need to take and you like the Laney Digbeth sound, you might be interested in their preamp pedal. It contains an effects loop and multiple outputs.
Laney Amplification - Since 1967
 
#5
abarson said:
Ampless = no amplifier, no onstage rig for monitoring yourself. Everything goes to the PA, and it's up to the soundman to provide you with a monitor signal, either via a speaker or in-ears.
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Yes, I get it. Speaker monitor in my case.
But it won't like this every time. Maybe you answered while I was writing post #3

abarson said:
If this is the path you need to take and you like the Laney Digbeth sound, you might be interested in their preamp pedal. It contains an effects loop and multiple outputs.
Laney Amplification - Since 1967
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That's exactly the pedal I have in mind
 
#6
My recommendation for powered speaker is the Yamaha DXR15. Enough fire-power to make a medium loud drummer uncomfortable, amplify down to low b and sound full and huge (with some sort of cabsim of course for the huge part), and carry a small room without PA support. It says 700w rms, 1100w peak, however in practice it's more like a 300w rms 115 combo with tweeter. It is however every bit as good as a genuine gig worthy 115 bass combo, with the added bonus of being uncoloured (as close as possible anyway) so you hear what you send the front of house. At 22kgs or around 50lbs, it's not the lightest thing in the world, but light for what it is and the side handles are quality and make for an easy carry. 7 years warranty.
 

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