2 signals to 1

[Gareth*]

This is sort of an upright Bass post but it could also be useful to someone with a electric bass with 2 ouputs like the Rick 4003. Basically I have to Pick-ups for my upright, a Realist and a Fishman. They both have very differant positive aspects. My uprights amp (a small GK combo) only has one input. I'm wondering if there is a device that will allow to blend 2 signals into 1 and sound great.

[lukedavo]

There are a few small summing mixers you could try, heres one inexpensive option....

...you could take the 2 x 1/4" from the bass, and plug them into the mixer which is fixed to the top of the amp. Take a short RCA to 1/4" cable and go from the output of the small mixer to the input of the amp. Done!

[Nubus]

That Rolls junk sounds like junk though.

[dagosto]

Originally Posted by Nubus

That Rolls junk sounds like junk though.

I disagree. I haven't actually used the playmate but their line mixers are actually not bad for the money.

[Gareth*]

That ROLLS Playmate looks like what I'm looking for, but it also looks kind of cheap. The add I found for says it's for using with a home stereo. I need something to make my sound better, maybe something tru bypass. I wonder if this would cutt it.

[dagosto]

The Radial JDI has a merge function that will allow you to sum the two signals. I feel weird reccomending it though because I am actually in the process of sending a faulty one back. There was some hard to notice clipping going on. The other one I am using is great though. The only thing is that it will leave you with a mic level signal. I know some amps can deal with that though.

[Nubus]

If you use a DI to do the summing you don't have control over the relative levels. I'd be more confident suggesting something like a nice DI over the playmate. After all, the instrument is probably worth a fortune.

[Nubus]

And, the more I think about it, if the two pickups don't sound good combined there prolly is no point in doing it in the first place. I'd go with the nice DI and plug em both into the paralells. Thing is... they might sound bad combined.

[lukedavo]

"And, the more I think about it, if the two pickups don't sound good combined there prolly is no point in doing it in the first place. I'd go with the nice DI and plug em both into the paralells. Thing is... they might sound bad combined." Nubus

Exactly the reason to try a cheap solution first, and progress from there. The best option IMO would be to get a 2 channel acoustic amp. Independent control over each pickup, and the ability to blend to taste. The AcoustiQ from presonus looks cool as well.

[smopo24]

yea, i agree with ldavidso; go cheap first to see if it's even worth it...and also be sure to ask about what the company's return policy is. you may not even end up spending a buck if it doesn't work out!