Remember back on Tuesday 27 May 2008, you were all like: > Reuben Martin wrote: > > Back on Tuesday 27 May 2008, Simon Williams was like: > >> What if I can't afford DI-boxes? Which is best to use? > > > > There's really no good way to get around using DI boxes. If you google > > for IMP2 Whirlwind boxes you will find places selling them for 39.99. > > That's really not a bad deal if you're strapped for cash. > > Well, considering the desk was not more than a few hundred it's quite a > bit, and I'm going to need 2-3 at least I think. > > Actually, what instruments actually need DIing? Acoustic guitars fine. > What about electric guitars and bass guitars? Acoustic needs a DI. With the electric you should probably mic the amp. (unless there is no amp) Bass can go either way. For most bands I do both on the bass because you will get a cleaner, better frequency range from the DI, but putting a mic on the amp gets more "character". I usually do both and mix them as desired. For a low budget gig though, you will probably get better sound using a DI. (Because you probably don't have the right type of mics for a bass cabnet anyway, and they cost more than a DI) -Reuben _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-user
