Direct In 414mkIII?

[k1enneth]

Is the "guitar in" for guitar/bass in the back of the 414mkiii equal to a stand alone "direct in box"? Or will you get a higher quality by using a seperate direct in box for your electric guitars?

[A Reel Person]

The "dedicated" GTR input on the 414mkII is nothing more than an extra input with an extra "pad" resistor,... to handle the relatively hotter signal you'd typically get off a e'guitar pickup, vs. the "standard" line level signal from other typical "line" devices.

It's also a handy & cool feature, that makes the 414mkII a cut above the tech of the 414 (std).

You should not need a separate DI box for guitar, when using the 414mkII or any other similar Tascam Portastudio. Use the built-in inputs and GTR input, and you'll be fine. Plug the guitar into the Porta' & go to it!!

PS: any of the other 4-(main)-Inputs will accommodate an e'guitar signal just fine, too. Think of the dedicated GTR input on the 414mkII as "icing on the cake".

Thanx, & good luck!

/DA