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Good DI boxes?

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Submitted by Mice256 on Sat, 06/02/2012 - 22:04

Hey all,

I was looking around and couldn't find a thread on this(maybe I missed it). I was looking for a really good phantom powered, reamping DI box. What are some really good ones that are reliable. I would be interested in buying a tube DI as well. What are your thoughts?

I found some countryman type 85 on craigslist for cheap. Any feedback on this DI box?

Thanks,

Connecting E.Gtr via DI box into mixer: Mic vs. Line input?

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Submitted by RockNRoll on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 06:30

Greetings all,

If I have to plug my guitar direct into a mixer during a live gig through a direct box, what is the difference when connecting the other end into the mic input vs the line input of the mixer? Is it better going into the mic input, if so, why?

Thanks for any advice!

How do you record bass using a passive DI box + a mic?

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Submitted by AnalogAndyNYC on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 19:24

Hey guys I'm wondering how to record bass using a passive DI box and a mic so that I can have 2 signals going into Pro Tools. I've never recorded with two signals before so I'm not real clear on how to hook everything up.

I'm using an Mbox with two inputs. So for one signal I go from the mic to the Mbox right?

Active DI Boxes?

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Submitted by lostindundee on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 14:27

Hi Folks

I currently have a Radial JDI. It sounds good. I'm fairly happy with it as am I with the DI on my Portico 5016. As quantative needs are increasing, I'm in the market for another one or two DIs. I have been reading opinions that Active DIs (in general) are better for guitars and basses. Is this true?