Anyone know what DI is slang for? Is it a signal processor?

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Anyone know what DI is slang for? Is it a signal processor?

Unread post by seekup4184 » Sun Feb 06, 2005 3:49 pm

I've heard this term "DI" used to describe an accesory that dave uses to trim the strumming noise and feedback from his signal before it reaches the amp. Does anyone know what the technical term for that is and if so, what brand and model does dave use?

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Unread post by Pickles » Sun Feb 06, 2005 3:56 pm

direct input... its used to balance the signal...

Guitar -> 1/4" cable -> DI Box -> XLR -> PA

it can also improve the sound depending on what you get... an Avalon U5 for example will improve it greatly.
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Unread post by thejoe » Sun Feb 06, 2005 7:24 pm

it also changes it to a balanced signal
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Unread post by mangold » Sun Feb 06, 2005 8:34 pm

yeah they're right, i dont know what brand dave uses though
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