active di

So I have read that it is best to have a passive DI for active basses and an active DI for passive basses. Wouldn't it be easier to get an active DI for everything? And, do you really have to have an active DI for passive basses? If you are running through a pedalboard that has one or more...

Hi all, Overthinking has put me in a situation I need help with. I currently have an Xotic Bass Booster and Way Huge Pork and Pickles Fuzz/OD as my go to pedals. The Xotic is an always on pedal. I want to go direct to the FOH mixer to avoid using the bass amps that venues provide and to...

I have a LTD B5E bass made by ESP. It says on their website it is a bass with passive pickups and active electronics which makes me think it has a built in preamp possibly. I am unsure if the bass is passive or active. This leads me to my overall question. What DI should I use if I have a bass...