grantb
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Post by grantb on Jun 11, 2020 14:34:56 GMT -6
CAPI ZCON DI box. Didn't see a thread about this, anybody used one? They are back in stock after a long absence. I've been curious about them for a while so I just ordered two kits.
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Post by jamiesego on Jun 11, 2020 14:53:52 GMT -6
I have a DI with a vintage A11 transformer. I've been thinking about getting one just to compare. If only money wasn't so tight right now.
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Post by mulmany on Jun 11, 2020 21:51:26 GMT -6
I own one...easy build. Come to think of it I have not actually used it yet. Built it right before Covid took over the world.
Maybe I will sit down and do some comparisons tomorrow.
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Post by professorplum on Jun 15, 2020 22:08:33 GMT -6
bump for interest...
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Post by mulmany on Jun 15, 2020 23:17:36 GMT -6
Thanks for the reminder!
I set up for a Zcon, Countryman 85, and diy Bo Hanson DIs. Running through to a Shinybox Si. Bass will be a Yamaha TRB-4 in passive mode and a Peavy Foundation-FL.
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Post by mulmany on Jun 17, 2020 12:44:42 GMT -6
Ok... Did a quick simple test. Please don't judge, I am terrible at pulling stuff out of my head in a vacuum! Super basic 4 cord progression. Beginning is standard fingering changing to plucking. Both basses have Flats on them. Wish I had a P-bass! Again... DIs into a Shinybox Si(36-42 gain), Yamaha TRB-4 in Passive mode (flat wounds), Peavey Foundation-Fretless (Flat wounds) Files are 44.1/16 located HERE!
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grantb
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Post by grantb on Jun 17, 2020 14:20:18 GMT -6
Thanks for the comparison. The active boxes definitely have a lot more high end detail on the fretted bass, as you'd expect. I like the sound of the 85 the best out of those two. The ZCON should be good for me because I'm usually trying to smooth out synths. I've built mine but not used them yet. Too busy practicing bongos.
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Post by Guitar on Oct 9, 2020 7:41:42 GMT -6
Sounds really nice! Has a nice authoritative tone, bigger lows than the other two. I've been wanting to build one for a while, hasn't happened yet, haha.
Mulmany which transformer did you go for in your Bo Hansen?
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Post by kevinnyc on Oct 9, 2020 9:38:42 GMT -6
I have one and love it. It’s CAPI it’s gonna sound great!
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