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REDDI Tube DI Mega-thread-III

#228
No.. No i havent..But others have... But that stuff is FAT sounding ... I bet it would just be HUGE..
I have used the A-Design EM500 Gold preamp and BAC500 Comp into a power amp on some gigs.. Sounded great. Huge, fast and no EQ. totally Flat... just the tine controls on my bass


dDaddybass said:
Have you tried the Electrodyne as a bass pre in front of the Reddi?
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#230
OK, so I finally got a good dose of REDDI tone from the gig last night, where our band opened up of Lita Ford. The house had a great system, and the sound engineer was happy to plug into the red box. What a ripping deep sound, that made me proud to be up there belting it out.

The best DI for Metal......
 
#234
Sorry...did not see the powering down question before...nope, I don't get any of that. Wouldn't worry about it if you get it, though...just unplug the mic cable before you power down.
 
#236
svtb15 said:
I have a couple fly dates coming up doing openers with Paul Rogers band. I got a small rack that my ready goes in and I'm using the mesa walkabout to power an 810 It going to be the best of both worlds.
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Wow, that is going to sound amazing, for sure!! Do you bring the rack as a carry-on, or do you send it as baggage? Would be very cool to see a pic! I sometimes bring my Reddi onboard, and sometimes ship it in my HPRC case along with my pedalboard(I wrap it in towels to keep it from bouncing around).
 
#237
So the Jule Monique has been out a while. Sounds nice. Any REDDI users converted or are we still on the "bandwagon" so to speak.

I listened to some samples of the Monique and REDDI on there site. Pretty close to me. As most of my playing is IEM/PA these days, I'm thinking the REDDI would be a better - and cheaper - purchase.

I currently use this

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with Westone UM-2's and it works pretty well, but have toyed with the idea of a REALLY nice DI - especially if I'll notice a difference in my IEM's.
 
#238
SteveC said:
So the Jule Monique has been out a while. Sounds nice. Any REDDI users converted or are we still on the "bandwagon" so to speak.

I listened to some samples of the Monique and REDDI on there site. Pretty close to me. As most of my playing is IEM/PA these days, I'm thinking the REDDI would be a better - and cheaper - purchase.
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I've got both. Started with the REDDI, which I love. Monique's DI is also excellent. The downside is it sends the "post EQ" signal. I played a big, boomy venue Friday that required significant rolloff in the bass, and that was also the signal that went from the DI into my Zoom H6 recorder. I would have preferred a totally flat signal, but that's the way it goes. Usually my venues take flatter EQ. I'll continue using both for a while but will likely end up selling one. If I had to choose today, I'd probably sell the REDDI because Monique does 2-in-1 (amp signal as well as DI). However Monique is a lot bulkier and heavier, so that's a negative trade off (I have the rack version).
 
#239
Ukiah Bass said:
I've got both. Started with the REDDI, which I love. Monique's DI is also excellent. The downside is it sends the "post EQ" signal. I played a big, boomy venue Friday that required significant rolloff in the bass, and that was also the signal that went from the DI into my Zoom H6 recorder. I would have preferred a totally flat signal, but that's the way it goes. Usually my venues take flatter EQ. I'll continue using both for a while but will likely end up selling one. If I had to choose today, I'd probably sell the REDDI because Monique does 2-in-1 (amp signal as well as DI). However Monique is a lot bulkier and heavier, so that's a negative trade off (I have the rack version).
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Thanks for the comments. I guess I'm thinking of (possibly) spending a lot on a DI for my non-paying church gig is that we do use IEM's and many say that the difference is very noticeable in that situation. We are also remodeling/adding on to the church and our already decent PA will receive an upgrade so the difference may be noticeable as well.

There is one jazz trio I fill in for once in a while that doesn't use IEM's, but they play mostly background music type gigs and my little Genz Benz rig is fine for that.
 
#240
I have found that the REDDI is nearly indestructible and tonally fits in a mix better than anything i have played. And i have used some very $$$$$$$ boxes.
Grammy engineers and FOH rule in favor of the REDDI every time. Its a no hassle, Big tone every time. So good i have two now. One for home and the other to travel..
I could play around and mess with stuff. And i do.. but when it comes down to business time.. I use the REDDI. I lost preamp and DI GAS after getting mine about 6 or 7 years ago..
Its not that other stuff doesnt work.. It does.. But I feel it has been my secret weapon.. Not so much anymore , because each time i use it on a gig of a session the FOH or engineer gets one... Ughhhhh I should have painted it Black and kept it a bag..
You asked so im telling...


SteveC said:
So the Jule Monique has been out a while. Sounds nice. Any REDDI users converted or are we still on the "bandwagon" so to speak.

I listened to some samples of the Monique and REDDI on there site. Pretty close to me. As most of my playing is IEM/PA these days, I'm thinking the REDDI would be a better - and cheaper - purchase.

I currently use this

8509812611_d631870286_c.jpg


with Westone UM-2's and it works pretty well, but have toyed with the idea of a REALLY nice DI - especially if I'll notice a difference in my IEM's.
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