recording bass via DI or firepod?

[noarin]

so, if I want to record bass; in what order should i put the signal?

should it be:

a) bass --> BSS Ar-133 DI --> Firepod
or
b) bass --> Firepod?

and which would be more suited for re-amping?

thanks!

 

[Tym_ex]

The first 2 inputs of the Firepod have built in DIs.

 

[noarin]

i know; instrument level inputs; but what would sound better?
via the BSS or directly into the firepod DI?

 

[BattleTits]

I go Bass > DI > Firepod. If your DI is good, use it and send it into the pre.

 

[dontletmedrown]

i know; instrument level inputs; but what would sound better?
via the BSS or directly into the firepod DI?

You have the stuff. Try both do whatever sounds best.

 

[VH100R]

You have the stuff. Try both do whatever sounds best.

that was what I was going to suggest!

 

[Soundlurker]

Yeah, and let us know. Maybe even post A/B comparison, as well.

 

[noarin]

i will, don't have the firepod yet, I just really wondered what the difference would be.. most def gonna try it out and post it here!

 

[noarin]

ok so here we go:
regardless of how loud it is, which one is best?

take 1: from 00:00 to 00:17 = bass -> firepod instrument input
take 2: from 00:18 to 00:38 = bass -> firepod instrument input (gained)
take 3: from 00:39 to 00:55 = bass -> bss -> line input
take 4: from 00:56 to 01:12 = bass -> bss -> line input (gained)

you can cut out the takes and try and process it if you want!
bpm is 140! bass is a fender precision,
hit me up with some feedback! thanks!

http://www.sneapforum.celtiaproductions.co.uk/Noarin/basscheck.wav

- Rob

 

[Tym_ex]

I think the BSS would work best. Seems to have a little more clarity, a little less woofy in the lows.

 

[VH100R]

humm.

I compared the FP DI then the BSS DI. Then listed to the FP DI gained and the BSS gained.

I prefered the firepod in both situations. The BSS seems to cut the lows.

 

[noarin]

hmm interesting replies.. opinions seem to differ.. hehe..
anyone else?

 

[Tym_ex]

opinions seem to differ.. hehe..

They always do...

 

[Torniojaws]

They always do...

Otherwise they wouldn't be opinions

 

[noarin]

Otherwise they wouldn't be opinions

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