REDDI, I'm a bit confused

[AMJBASS]

The Red DI is a rip off. Especially the new rack mount version. Plus I have seen with my on eyes how the customer service up at A designs can be and after that those guys will never get any of my money.

Plus Josh Broughton has a product that simply smokes the reddi.

I don't think flaming A-designs is what this thread was created for... I'm sorry you don't like their products. There are enough big name players and engineers with extensive resumes out there using these over everything else for a reason. A couple have posted in this thread.

I don't have even CLOSE to the resume of Reggie or Kirk, but I play for a living and the REDDI is a big part of my sound live and in the studio. Is it for everyone? No, everyone has different needs. For me its invaluable. It slots the bass just perfectly in the mix without getting in the way of the other instruments. And IME Peter at A-Designs is absolutely fantastic to deal with.

 

[svtb15]

No reason to be a hater. Try to be positive ! Like i said Different Strokes For different folks.
Not sure why you feel the need to take your blocks and go home attitude

Well I took my Broughton P-15 to the studio much like the one you've pictured and the guys that run the studio instantly fell in love with it and mentioned the difference between it and the REDDI and now he is awaiting two P-15's for his studio.
I think the Bro-Ton sounds sooooo much better than a REDDI.

 

[svtb15]

This came across on my FB page yesterday..
Lee picked up perhaps his second REDDI at the Alleva Coppolo BASSacre last year. He is using it with TOTO right now..
This was a cool photo that i wanted to share with ya'll//
I may have a photo of Reggie playing his DB on that show too. I have to look thru my photos..

 

[TonyP-]

And IME Peter at A-Designs is absolutely fantastic to deal with.

Huge +1

Peter is the best, in plain English.
I just did a show opening for Stu Hamm at NAMM and used the REDDI at the JT Shmidts bass jam, I didn't hear any complaints in a room full of bass players.

 

[10cc]

I don't think flaming A-designs is what this thread was created for... I'm sorry you don't like their products. There are enough big name players and engineers with extensive resumes out there using these over everything else for a reason. A couple have posted in this thread.

I don't have even CLOSE to the resume of Reggie or Kirk, but I play for a living and the REDDI is a big part of my sound live and in the studio. Is it for everyone? No, everyone has different needs. For me its invaluable. It slots the bass just perfectly in the mix without getting in the way of the other instruments. And IME Peter at A-Designs is absolutely fantastic to deal with.

I understand what your saying. But after you hear what I have decided to be a better piece of gear than the REDDI both sound and price it's the obvious choice for me and for everybody that has had the chance to use one, over a REDDI. Not bashing A-Design just stating a real life event that happened. If I'm spending that much money one their product, I'm not gonna put up with the attitude I was given. With anyone.

 

[10cc]

No reason to be a hater. Try to be positive ! Like i said Different Strokes For different folks.
Not sure why you feel the need to take your blocks and go home attitude

Guys guys guys no hating on REDDI. I was all about them then came along the Bro-Ton and it was a no brainer. If it wasn't for the P-15 I'd probably be using a REDDI despite their attitude.

As for whoever uses them I could careless. I just want you and them to know that there is better things that do it better for half the price.

 

[svtb15]

I took these pics at the Alleva Coppolo Bassacre..
Lee getting his REDDI.. Might be his second one?? Not 100% sure.. And Reggie blowing people's minds with his performance DB into REDDI. Reggie if you see this,,, I will never forget your performance. It is etched into my memory forever!

 

[Dogbertday]

I get what you are saying, but, If I am in a band, should I be charging for my taxes, my equipment, housing for my equipment, transportation, tax on my transportation, gas, food, insurance on my equipment, the cost of maintaining my transport and equipment, and so on, and then charge what I get at my day job per hour for my actual performance? Doesn't this amount to what most BANDS, not individuals, get paid for the night?

Yes! Not doing so causes musician pay to stay stagnant for decades. If we even took equiptment costs into account (as a community) $800 for a DI would be acceptable for more people.

/derail

 

[vlad335]

Thanks to this thread I just ordered a REDDI.

I need to block Talkbass.

 

[dincz]

If you think of the REDDI as just a DI, then you might understandably raise your eyebrows at the price. Traditional DIs were meant to provide a buffered version of their input signal - nothing added (except maybe some level) and nothing taken away.

I've never used a REDDI and probably never will but for some players it can add a tonal enhancement they like. Maybe other boxes of tricks can do something similar for less money - I don't know.

 

[okcrum]

I took these pics at the Alleva Coppolo Bassacre..
Lee getting his REDDI.. Might be his second one?? Not 100% sure.. And Reggie blowing people's minds with his performance DB into REDDI. Reggie if you see this,,, I will never forget your performance. It is etched into my memory forever!

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Was Reggie using a preamp or impedance match before the DI? I can't tell what the other box is there. I'm guessing just a buffer.

 

[CaptainWally]

Certainly pro equipment, and there is a reason top studios have them around.

IMO, they have a subtle impact at best. And when I spend that much money on a new toy, such a subtle tone change and specific application aren't all exciting.

 

[Reggie Hamilton]

Okcrum,

Not to taint the OP's post but that is a Fishman Pocket Blender. I was using a BP100 and Crown mic that requires 9v phantom. Then it went from the REDDI to the board. I had recorded many tracks like that. At present, my transducer signal is a Wood Realist to the REDDI.

Kirk, thanks for the photo. That was a cool day and Jimmy put on a fun show You made me look a lot cooler than I am.

 

[okcrum]

Okcrum,

Not to taint the OP's post but that is a Fishman Pocket Blender. I was using a BP100 and Crown mic that requires 9v phantom. Then it went from the REDDI to the board. I had recorded many tracks like that. At present, my transducer signal is a Wood Realist to the REDDI.

Kirk, thanks for the photo. That was a cool day and Jimmy put on a fun show You made me look a lot cooler than I am.

Thanks for the info! I use a similar setup with a DPA mic.

Apologies for the detour. We now return you to the regularly scheduled thread.

 

[svtb15]

HOnestly . I don't know the answer to that. I would not want to steer you wrong.. .. He is in this thread. Maybe he will see your post.

Was Reggie using a preamp or impedance match before the DI? I can't tell what the other box is there. I'm guessing just a buffer.

 

[svtb15]

YEs.. Different strokes for different folks.. Just like some engineers that i work with like an SSL console for its highly open sound. Others prefer a NEVE for it's thick huge sound.. API is another its sort of a cross between an SSL and NEVE in a way.. Sort off.

Lately, many mix in the box.
So no consoles are used. But only Mic Preamps into pro tools instead are in line . And i'm talking about some big name records, not home studio stuff.
My good friend from back in highschool days helped mix Queens a night at the Opera in 5.1 They took the 24TK tapes and moved it to protools . They hated the Pro Tools interfaces for its sound, so they used another A/D converter system then used Protools to do all the editing and mixing..
Even A/D converters have a sound that those guys with ears of gold can tell the difference. In reality, im not sure that i could tell the difference..
Anything and everything that is in your signal chain will add or subtract in one way or another.

The key is to find the combination that works for us as individuals.

I've never used a REDDI and probably never will but for some players it can add a tonal enhancement they like. Maybe other boxes of tricks can do something similar for less money - I don't know.

 

[BurningSkies]

This came across on my FB page yesterday..
Lee picked up perhaps his second REDDI at the Alleva Coppolo BASSacre last year. He is using it with TOTO right now..
This was a cool photo that i wanted to share with ya'll//
I may have a photo of Reggie playing his DB on that show too. I have to look thru my photos..

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What does that dude even know. He couldn't even pick a bass with the frets or pickups installed in the right direction.

 

[Jerry Ziarko]

So after reading this, I do have to say something about the customer service from A Designs. I had a small issue with my REDDI at a gig, and sent an message to Peter when I got home. This was at 3 or 4 AM on the east coast. Peter not only replied, but asked for my phone number so we could talk about the issue. This was mere hrs later, and still very early AM on the west coast. After talking through my issue, he nailed it by saying the tube went bad, and most likely, nothing more. As expected, he was correct. This took place on a Sunday morning. Maybe I was just lucky, but I usually don't get return messages on Sunday, let alone opportunities to discuss issues with products I purchased a long time ago, from the owner of the company. Worth every penny IMHO....

 

[pingvuiini]

When's that damn REDDI Black coming out???!
>:^(

 

[Munjibunga]

The market establishes the value of the REDDI and any other product for sale. If the price is too high, too few will buy it and the product will fail. So based on the continuing presence of the REDDI on the market, I'd say they're worth it to the people who buy them. This applies to ****** basses, too.