Author Topic: Direct Box Advice (Read 728 times)

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #30 on:** March 28, 2013, 11:33:15 AM »

First off, welcome to the board, Pat.

I have experienced a similar voltage / performance issues with other devices. Fuzz units in particular seem to be sensitive to this.

I have also found that the Bass Driver Deluxe produces a fairly high output - high enough to overdrive the power amp of a traditional bass amp (when used in the effects return jack) or the power amp used for a PA system or powered monitor.

Dialing in a strong (but not too strong) output signal is key to optimizing its performance.

coop · « **Reply #31 on:** May 09, 2013, 08:34:49 PM »

I would also check into the Eden WTDI. Great tone from a crazy small DI and built like a tank. If you're using effects, the Zoom B3 is an interesting option to consider as well. It's got a good DI plus amp/cab simulations and several types of EQ.

terryc · « **Reply #32 on:** May 10, 2013, 08:58:20 AM »

Coop I agree about the Zoom B3, I pre programmed mine for each song in the set list as according to how it sounds live. It's a great piece of kit with so many applications, DI, looper, recording interface, cab & amp simulators. Although some people say it's not as good as Boss/Roland stuff it is actually much more versatile and switches faster.

pasewark · « **Reply #33 on:** May 10, 2013, 04:37:10 PM »

A friend has a REDDI available for $500.
http://www.adesignsaudio.com/reddi-all-tube-direct-box.htm

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #34 on:** May 10, 2013, 05:11:17 PM »

great quote on REDDI website

The exceptional brightness of the LED was intentionally provided for easy visual confirmation that the REDDI is powered on, and also to temporarily blind annoying A&R reps lingering in the control room.