The Great Bass Preamp/DI Comparison

[ThisYouCanTrust]

I looked everywhere. They are really expensive. I even looked while I was in Germany.

400 and 350 EUR respectively. Not crazy I would say.

 

[chadhargis]

Ok...thanks to Scuba I'm trading my SLO for the Oracle in the classifieds. If I don't like the Oracle I can always buy another SLO. But I gotta give the Oracle a try.

 

[scubaduba]

Ok...thanks to Scuba I'm trading my SLO for the Oracle in the classifieds. If I don't like the Oracle I can always buy another SLO. But I gotta give the Oracle a try.

Should I be saying "I'm sorry" or "You're welcome?"

Like I said earlier, the advice is probably worth what you paid for it.

 

[chadhargis]

Should I be saying "I'm sorry" or "You're welcome?"

Like I said earlier, the advice is probably worth what you paid for it.

So far, we seem to be on the same level as far as judging what sounds good. We have differing opinions on what we like in some cases, but the way you describe what you hear jives pretty well with what I hear.

I never use the cab sim or FX loop in my SLO and I am running it into an RNDI, so I figured what do I have to lose to give the Oracle a try. Nothing! So I pulled the trigger. If it isn't my bag, I know the SLO is, and I can buy another one.

My only concern is the size of the Oracle. I also have to get a power cord splitter so I can power it. Ugh...I just gave the one away that I was using for my Tube Injection.

 

[scubaduba]

I have one of these if you are interested.

 

[tedsalt]

So far, we seem to be on the same level as far as judging what sounds good. We have differing opinions on what we like in some cases, but the way you describe what you hear jives pretty well with what I hear.

I never use the cab sim or FX loop in my SLO and I am running it into an RNDI, so I figured what do I have to lose to give the Oracle a try. Nothing! So I pulled the trigger. If it isn't my bag, I know the SLO is, and I can buy another one.

My only concern is the size of the Oracle. I also have to get a power cord splitter so I can power it. Ugh...I just gave the one away that I was using for my Tube Injection.

It's not as big as the Shaw. Here it is on my Metro 20:

 

[chadhargis]

I have one of these if you are interested.

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I appreciate the offer, but I'm going to get a much shorter one. The one I had was maybe a foot long and fit nicely under the board. I think I got it off Amazon for a few bucks.

It's not as big as the Shaw. Here it is on my Metro 20:

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I'm probably going to have to rearrange my board....again. I've got plenty of room, especially if I move the microThumpinator back underneath the board.

 

[scubaduba]

If you use the HPF on the Oracle you might not even want the Thumpinator.

 

[chadhargis]

If you use the HPF on the Oracle you might not even want the Thumpinator.

I'll give it a go! But the microThump has some magic in it.

 

[Bassworship1]

I know this is a Preamp thread but I have a like new Union Tube & Transistor Lab compressor for sale cheap. If anyone is looking for one of the best sounding compressors on the market hit me up.

 

[fivestringgecko]

So, I ended up going with a self standing Demeter Bass400J with the Jensen.

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Hey, that little stand could be super handy... Can you point me in the direction of where you got it?

So far I've really enjoyed following the discussion in this thread. Several items added to the G.A.S. list though!

5sg.

 

[DirtyDuke]

400 and 350 EUR respectively. Not crazy I would say.

No. It was the shipping etc. When I spoke to them it was over 700 by the time I got it. Import duties etc

 

[bucephylus]

Hey, that little stand could be super handy... Can you point me in the direction of where you got it?

So far I've really enjoyed following the discussion in this thread. Several items added to the G.A.S. list though!

5sg.

Sure. The platform and tripod are sold separately.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YM729Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013U48ZZ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Edit: 2nd link reloaded, just in case. If it doesn’t work, try searching Amazon for “ammoon MS-12 Mini Foldable Desktop Tabletop Tripod Microphone Mic Stand Holder”

 

[JKos]

@bucephylus ,
Your second link is not going to a product. At least for me. First link is good.

Thanks,
John

 

[MascisMan]

@bucephylus ,
Your second link is not going to a product. At least for me. First link is good.

Thanks,
John

Works for me?

 

[fivestringgecko]

Sure. The platform and tripod are sold separately.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078YM729Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013U48ZZ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Edit: 2nd link reloaded, just in case. If it doesn’t work, try searching Amazon for “ammoon MS-12 Mini Foldable Desktop Tabletop Tripod Microphone Mic Stand Holder”

Slick!

Thanks!

5sg.

 

[Deleted member 360599]

Has anyone tried the Carvin X1? I know it is geared toward guitar, but I was curious how it would sound with bass.

 

[DirtyDuke]

How do you know every obscure GAS inducing preamp? Haha!

Cause I drive myself crazy til I find them, lol

 

[DirtyDuke]

How do you know every obscure GAS inducing preamp? Haha!

Try this one!!!!!

Electrosound type65 parametric equalizer - olympic studios 1965 helios - - Image on imgED

 

[tedsalt]

Try this one!!!!!

Electrosound type65 parametric equalizer - olympic studios 1965 helios - - Image on imgED

Astrolab Electronic Music Instruments: Electrotone type-69 Helios 'pocket' equalizer