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REDDI Tube DI Mega-thread-III
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svtb15
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- I play it all. Whatever works for the gig. Q+
I absolutely love my REDDI. My band just released it's third album and save for one track where I used my Lakland 55-94 Deluxe, all of the tracks were recorded with a '62 AVRI Precision with TI flats going direct into my REDDI and then to the console. That's it. The engineer said that the bass sat so well in the mix and was one of the best DI's he's ever worked with/heard.
Here's the music video for one of our singles, "Blues In My Soul" recorded with just the '62 AVRI P and REDDI. (note: the P-Bass in the video was not the one used on the recording)
Here's the music video for one of our singles, "Blues In My Soul" recorded with just the '62 AVRI P and REDDI. (note: the P-Bass in the video was not the one used on the recording)
godspeed68,
Like Kirk stated it is a 6N1P tube.....very easy to find and not THAT costly!
Thanks everyone!
Going into the studio we knew that we wanted to record an album in the Stax tradition and sound, one or two takes live, with minimal to no overdubs. That mindset, coupled with the fact that "Duck" Dunn is one of my favorite bassists, led me to buy the REDDI because of it's ability to emulate the tone and warmth of the great Ampeg B-15 that was widely used on the old Stax recordings. So using the REDDI and a P-Bass with flats and nothing else, was the way I went.
Going into the studio we knew that we wanted to record an album in the Stax tradition and sound, one or two takes live, with minimal to no overdubs. That mindset, coupled with the fact that "Duck" Dunn is one of my favorite bassists, led me to buy the REDDI because of it's ability to emulate the tone and warmth of the great Ampeg B-15 that was widely used on the old Stax recordings. So using the REDDI and a P-Bass with flats and nothing else, was the way I went.
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svtb15
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I have two REDDIs.. On has a SOVTEK that is original from about 7 years ago...That one goes out on gigs.. And the other has never been opened up and srays home in my studio setup..... So I dont know for sure..however It is stock .. I think they are all Sovtek
Both of mine sound exactly the same.
Both of mine sound exactly the same.
Yes, I know, I know
The one we use is Sovtek BUT when we run out and need some fast we will use a Svetlana......not always but that would be our sub when we need it fast.
They both sound great (IMO) the Svetlana is a tad more expensive (1.00) more than the Sovtek.
Now, Jimmy has rolled a few so maybe he will jump in with his results?
Duet for iPad/Mac finally arrived today. I'm getting awesome tones with my Jazz going through a PWNZOR comp, Enabler for EQ, into the REDDI, then the Duet. Monitoring through Audio Technica ATH M50's. Sounds GREAT!
Took me a couple days to jump in as I was out on one of my band's oldies cruises, but I have done a little tube rolling. Not much, though, as Peter told me with the Svetlanas and Sovteks it's kind of a lateral move and the Sovteks are a buck cheaper, so I never bothered. I did try these Russian NOS 6N1P's from 1965 in them, though. Loved them at first...they add close to 4db of gain and give a boost to the midbass frequencies that I found quite nice at times (100-125hz, that area), but after a month I went back to the Sovtek as I was getting some complaints from soundmen I trust that the midbass was a bit too much.
Steve, quit torturing yourself already. I know you're not playing out now like you used to, but try the REDDI anyway. If you don't like it, you'll end up with plenty of folks willing to take it off your hands for not much less than you paid for it.
One of these days I'll listen to you. I'm trying to decide if I want to get a fretless bass or just stick with my fretted 5 (which is all I really need) and use the fretless bass money for things like really expensive DI's or maybe a new practice rig for home, etc.
I know. I am really trying to get it all sorted out. I think my Koa/ash/BEM Roscoe Century 5 is the bass that will stay. It's amazing to play, look at and listen to. There are times at church when I think a fretless would be nice, but not real often. For as much as I'd use it, I could just get a cheap fretless 4 and be fine.I may have to put you back on gear probation for your own safety, Steve
As I do all my playing (save the rare jazz trio fill in) via FOH and IEM I am interested in having my FOH and especially my IEM sound as good as possible. that's why I keep coming back to a REDDI.
