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by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re a guitarist, bass player or keyboardist, you’ve probably heard the term “DI Box” thrown around. You might be wondering whether you need one for a home studio setup or you’re new to stage performance and looking to buy a DI Box to get started. Regardless of your specific application, let’s break down what exactly a DI Box is and whether you need one.
What is a DI Box?
In the most basic terms, a DI Box (Direct box) is a device that converts unbalanced, high-impedance signals from instruments like electric guitars, or basses into
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
When I first started mixing, I had an interface and a pair of monitors, but something didn’t sound right. The audio wasn’t as loud, full, and rounded as I knew it could be. I did some research, and it seemed my connections were mismatched: My interface sported unbalanced outputs, while the monitors boasted balanced inputs. Herein lay the problem, right?
Right—but also wrong. As it was explained to me by the pro-audio dealer, the primary problem turned out to be a matter of signal level (-10 dBV versus +4 dBu). Balanced versus Unbalanced