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Re: OT : bass preamp

On the topic of DI's, I was going to suggest the Universal Audio Solo/610 tube mic pre/DI. http://www.uaudio.com/products/hardware/solo610/index.html The advantage here is that you can dial in some tube distortion if tou want it. Plus, it's a very nice mic pre. The sound is gorgeous. I've got one, and when I record bass, it's what I use. A little pricer than the U5.
 
Also, there is the Demeter VTDB-2B tube direct box. http://demeteramps.com/products/directboxes/vtdb2b.html I have the stereo version. It's what I plug my direct guitar signal in for looping, but it's great for bass as well. The price is roughly on par with the U5.
 
I've never used the U5, but I'm sure it's great. I used to have an Avalon VT737, which I used as a bass DI. Unfortunately, I had to sell it about 10 years ago when I was short on rent one month. I was totally in love with the DI sound, between the tube pre and the opto compressor, I was in heaven. It's pricey, but you can find a used one for under 1500. You don't need the sp or Mercenary editions. An original version will do.
 
I'm sure the U5 is awesome. I just happen to prefer the tube option. :)
 
-George

 

From: RICHARD SALES <richard@glasswing.com>
To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 10:33:38 AM
Subject: Re: OT : bass preamp

The bass pre amp most widely used in studios is the Avalon U5.  You can see it here:

http://vintageking.com/Avalon-U5

In the $500 ball park.  It's very very nice.

RICHARD SALES
On Nov 30, 2008, at 9:10 AM, Erdem Helvacioglu wrote:

hi,
 
i have just recorded 2 new albums with the american accordionist michael ward bergeman in london. for one of these albums i need to add some electric bass parts. at the moment, i do not have a bass preamp. do not have much info about rack bass preamps. what would you suggest for me to buy? a unit like bass pod or a tube preamp?
 
thanks and best regards.
 
Erdem Helvacioglu
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