Re: [LAU] OT: Guitar level- Mic or Line? - Linux-audio-user

27 May 2008

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