Direct box = Direct Inject

I did a side by side today simulating having a DI box vs not having one. (I don't actually have one) Before you say WTF, here's what I did.

1. Run guitar into MXR KFK 10 Band EQ (has two identical outputs)
2. One output goes to amp
3. One goes to FireBox HI-Z input.

A D.I. or direct inject unit is a device that connects a high-impedance, line level signal to a mic-level device.

Usually a box, or less commonly a multi-channel racked or unracked unit, the box contains buffering circuitry that allows you to connect line-level equipment, or commonly, acoustic guitars pickup outputs, to consoles and studio gear operating at low-impedance mic level.

Best di box under $50?
I understand they make pro ones for $100+, but my budget can't handle that at the moment.

It would be for a uke with an acoustic pickup for live use. Possibly some direct bass recording.

Thanks!

hi,

Hey guys, I have been recording in fruity loops and using guitar rig to model. So far I really like it, it's definitely easy and I can play in my dorm and get a cool sound. But what types of changes do you usually have to make to get yours to sit in the mix? Or do they tend to sit well as they are? How many tracks do you typically use for a heavily distorted chorus?

Hi there,

I'm recording (and playing) electric bass for an album I'm working on. I'm a guitar player and have never recorded electric bass before. I've had good success Micing an acoustic bass but this is all new to me.

I've asked around and the general consensus is that recording direct is the way to go with my set-up (not having a bass amp and living in a townhouse). :)

and why? Discuss.

who uses them? do you like it? why or why not? have you used many other di boxes? how do the ProD1 and ProD2 compare to other boxes?

thanks in advance,

sorry if this is a novice question but i have gotten a new amp recently a new marhall mg halfstack. I need to run it through to my Tascam portastudio 2488neo. there is no mixer output on the new amp. i was wondering is it even recomendable to run out from the spare cabinet extension on my head through a di box and straight into my Tascam?