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Preamp + DI for live and practice

Discussion in 'Live Sound [BG]' started by Asturcelta, Aug 3, 2021.

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Which one would you stay

  1. Nux Melvin Lee

    3 vote(s)
    50.0%

  2. Palmer Pocket amp

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Electro Harmonix Battalion

    3 vote(s)
    50.0%
  1. Aug 3, 2021 #1
    Asturcelta

    Asturcelta

    Jul 24, 2021
    Oviedo - Spain
    Hi, I'm new around here. I need a cheap preamp + DI for live shows.
    The musical style is quite varied, rock, pop, funky, proto punk 60s 70s
    Requirements:
    XLR and jack output, headphone output to play at home without disturbing, smooth distortion.
    I would like it to have a bit of distortion but very smooth.
    For price I have 3 in mind, the Nux Melvin Lee, Palmer Pocket amp and Electro Harmonix Battalion, although I am not very fond of the distortion of Battalion.
    Which one would you stay with and why?
     
  2. Aug 4, 2021 #2
    DonaldR

    DonaldR

    Mar 26, 2012
    I have an Ampeg SCR-DI that I like a lot for direct to FOH (the XLR as some frequency compensation). For practice it's really nice features to have aux-in and to run on 9v battery, so I'm not tied to a pedalboard or power outlet. The Scrambler part is very usable if you play with the blend knob.
     
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  3. Aug 4, 2021 #3
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    Welcome to TalkBass!!!

    So you're looking for an always-on distortion? Or an always-on preamp with distortion you can turn on and off?
     
  4. Aug 5, 2021 #4
    Asturcelta

    Asturcelta

    Jul 24, 2021
    Oviedo - Spain
    Thanks, but the Ampeg SCR DI is out of my budget.
     
  5. Aug 5, 2021 #5
    Asturcelta

    Asturcelta

    Jul 24, 2021
    Oviedo - Spain
    I'm looking a preamp with distortion that can turn on and off, even if not with double pedal, like Palmer Pocket amp bass.