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Quilter Bass Block

#482
staccatogrowl said:
As a bassist, I always defer to the sound person at FOH. That person has the total band sound in their control, and is typically multi tasking solutions to multiple mix problems. Anything that I can do to make their job easier is my goal.

If they want to try a DI in my arsenal I typically have two or three that work great in my experience. If they have a tried and true preference I always go with that, no matter what. I will do whatever it takes to avoid being the problem in the mix. Why? The easiest way to solve a problematic element/person is to minimize it/them. As I want to be present in the mix, as well as learn as much as I can from my teammates, I cooperate.

Working as a FOH op in my past has lead to great empathy for the person that sculpts overall band sound and tone at the console. I want to help solve the puzzle, not add to it. And, carrying a couple of standalone DIs does not adversely affect my load-in ease one bit. I typically carry a passive DI, an active DI, and a tube-driven DI in my gig bag, as well as my small class-D head with onboard DI. Sound folks are often curious about my gear and want to try some different combinations if they have the time. Otherwise, they go with what they know, which is cool by me.

The main point of all of this is that I could easily find a way to make the Quilter work in my setup. I don't need a redesign to make that happen. Technology is like a bus. If you need the ride now, take the bus that shows up. Otherwise, stand at the bus stop for 6-12 mos awaiting the new and improved model.
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I think we're all on the bus :). It's great to be a bassist in a time when we can debate such fine equipment points and actually be able to find products that meet our individual needs. For those of us from the horse & buggy days of bass amps, it's a great thing! The BB800 seems like one more nice option among many.
 
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#484
brianrost said:
Any DB guys using the Quilter BB?

I'm interested but wary about the EQ...regardless of pickup or amp I always have to dial out mids around 800 hZ to deal with piezo pickup nasality (even when properly buffered). I'm concerned that I will not be able to control that mid band without adding outboard EQ.
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If it is of any help to you, Quilter demos use of the BB800 on DB in the last segment of their product video.

 
#486
brianrost said:
It's of no help, really. It works but I need to hear it myself to tell if the EQ is sufficient. So no DB folks here?
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I do play DB, but I'm no expert by a loooong shot. So YMMV.

I'm not a fan of the BB800 for upright. A variable HPF and some better EQ points are what I like. Plus a higher input impedance.

I really like my little AI Clarus 4plus for DB, for example. Very easy to dial in a great tone.

Anyway, hope that helps!
 
#487
One of the bass players in church bought one he's going to leave in church with a Bergintino 112 for our house rig. It was actually on my recommendation and we tried it out together at the shop before he purchased. Anyway I brought my LDS 210 UL Sunday because I'm thinking about buying one myself and wanted to hear it with my cab. Normally I bring the Yorkville boat anchor I have on loan for church (not a bad sounding amp, it just weighs a ton).

Anyway I plugged in from my Sadowsky MV5 with HC's into my TC tuner into a Sansamp (house DI) one line to the Quilter, one to the board. And it was hum city, I played with the controls on the Quilter to eliminate the hum nothing. Didn't have a whole lot of time to troubleshoot, so I pulled the line ot the Sansamp and went straight into the Quilter, took the DI feed from the Quilter. Hum was gone, but didn't really have time to dial in my tone. This has not happened before the with the Yorkville, I suspect it was ground issue. One reason I've held off on getting SC's for the Sadowsky is I'm leary of the wiring in my church (it sounds REAL good with the HC's anyway). As far as the sound the Quilter was real smooth with a fat low end. I would have liked to have a bit more time to dial in some mid-range punch. But set up was too rushed. One thing I did notice my low B breaks up a tad with the Yorkville, asbsolutly solid with the Big Block. I also get the feeling that with my cab the headroom with the Quilter was almost unlimited.

I've played the LDS thru some real powerful heads, owned a Agular DB750 and I've tried it with a Glock Heart Rock. The Quilter reminded me of the big Agular, real fat at low volume. I'll have to spend a little more time with it before I decide to purchase. I much admit the DI bothers me. I'd much rather see a back end of the amp oriented towards bass players with one DI out (don't get the DI in) with post and pre pre-amp options and a ground lift. But I get the feeling bang for the buck this may have it.
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#489
The BB800 preamp section is really sweet and is the main ingredient that sets it apart from other micro amps. The dual stage limiter circuit is the secret sauce and can be worked to varying degrees even with all EQ knobs at flat-noon. Having this circuit at the end of my signal chain has become very addictive, so much so that I think Quilter would have a hit on their hands if they also made it available in pedal form. It is really that good! :thumbsup:
 
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#490
burk48237 said:
One of the bass players in church bought one he's going to leave in church with a Bergintino 112 for our house rig. It was actually on my recommendation and we tried it out together at the shop before he purchased. Anyway I brought my LDS 210 UL Sunday because I'm thinking about buying one myself and wanted to hear it with my cab. Normally I bring the Yorkville boat anchor I have on loan for church (not a bad sounding amp, it just weighs a ton).

Anyway I plugged in from my Sadowsky MV5 with HC's into my TC tuner into a Sansamp (house DI) one line to the Quilter, one to the board. And it was hum city, I played with the controls on the Quilter to eliminate the hum nothing. Didn't have a whole lot of time to troubleshoot, so I pulled the line ot the Sansamp and went straight into the Quilter, took the DI feed from the Quilter. Hum was gone, but didn't really have time to dial in my tone. This has not happened before the with the Yorkville, I suspect it was ground issue. One reason I've held off on getting SC's for the Sadowsky is I'm leary of the wiring in my church (it sounds REAL good with the HC's anyway). As far as the sound the Quilter was real smooth with a fat low end. I would have liked to have a bit more time to dial in some mid-range punch. But set up was too rushed. One thing I did notice my low B breaks up a tad with the Yorkville, asbsolutly solid with the Big Block. I also get the feeling that with my cab the headroom with the Quilter was almost unlimited.

I've played the LDS thru some real powerful heads, owned a Agular DB750 and I've tried it with a Glock Heart Rock. The Quilter reminded me of the big Agular, real fat at low volume. I'll have to spend a little more time with it before I decide to purchase. I much admit the DI bothers me. I'd much rather see a back end of the amp oriented towards bass players with one DI out (don't get the DI in) with post and pre pre-amp options and a ground lift. But I get the feeling bang for the buck this may have it.
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The XLR In is for use as a power amp. It bypasses the preamp and is controlled by the Master. Basically turns it into a tiny class D power amp.

I tried it with my Michael Pope Designs Mitre Box preamp and it works great as a straight amp. But the built in preamp made my Mitre Box largely redundant. They're both nice.
 
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#493
elkkid2 said:
To be clear: Is the Quilter Bass Block 800 made in the USA?
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The guts of it are made about a hundred feet from my desk. The rest of it is assembled a short walk away. So, the answer is yes. :)
 
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Bob Lee (QSC) said:
The guts of it are made about a hundred feet from my desk. The rest of it is assembled a short walk away. So, the answer is yes. :)
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GOOD! I bought one yesterday! (It hasn't gotten here yet, but I can't wait to try it!)
I'm first in line to get the Bass Speakers too! (I have no idea what they'll be. If you want to address that, I'd love to hear more about what's coming out soon!)
 
#497
burk48237 said:
One of the bass players in church bought one he's going to leave in church with a Bergintino 112 for our house rig. It was actually on my recommendation and we tried it out together at the shop before he purchased. Anyway I brought my LDS 210 UL Sunday because I'm thinking about buying one myself and wanted to hear it with my cab. Normally I bring the Yorkville boat anchor I have on loan for church (not a bad sounding amp, it just weighs a ton).

Anyway I plugged in from my Sadowsky MV5 with HC's into my TC tuner into a Sansamp (house DI) one line to the Quilter, one to the board. And it was hum city, I played with the controls on the Quilter to eliminate the hum nothing. Didn't have a whole lot of time to troubleshoot, so I pulled the line ot the Sansamp and went straight into the Quilter, took the DI feed from the Quilter. Hum was gone, but didn't really have time to dial in my tone. This has not happened before the with the Yorkville, I suspect it was ground issue. One reason I've held off on getting SC's for the Sadowsky is I'm leary of the wiring in my church (it sounds REAL good with the HC's anyway). As far as the sound the Quilter was real smooth with a fat low end. I would have liked to have a bit more time to dial in some mid-range punch. But set up was too rushed. One thing I did notice my low B breaks up a tad with the Yorkville, asbsolutly solid with the Big Block. I also get the feeling that with my cab the headroom with the Quilter was almost unlimited.

I've played the LDS thru some real powerful heads, owned a Agular DB750 and I've tried it with a Glock Heart Rock. The Quilter reminded me of the big Agular, real fat at low volume. I'll have to spend a little more time with it before I decide to purchase. I much admit the DI bothers me. I'd much rather see a back end of the amp oriented towards bass players with one DI out (don't get the DI in) with post and pre pre-amp options and a ground lift. But I get the feeling bang for the buck this may have it.
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I haven't tried one yet...but I bought one...as far as the D.I. discussion, I'm blessed with good sound people. --I'll tell him to pad his signal from me...and DEAL with it! HA! (They are so good and smart...I just know it won't be a problem.) (And when I don't have a sound Person,(it happens!), I'M in control with that one knob.
 

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