best di for the money

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What amount of money? What use? Active or Passive? Including preamp or not?

Random Thoughts:

Under $50: Behringer DI-100 or their SansAmp knockoff

Under $200: Radial or Countryman

Under $500: GT Brick, Avalon U5
 
scrubs said:
What amount of money? What use? Active or Passive? Including preamp or not?
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Yep. The quetion is what's the best one you can afford that fit's your needs.

F.S.
 
second that for the Avalon U5. Can't go wrong for higher-end DIs
 
timboZ said:
What are you gonna use it for?
Is it is for a bass I would go witn a SansAmp.
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its gona be for a guitar head. ie: peavey 5150/6505
 
buryher17 said:
its gona be for a guitar head. ie: peavey 5150/6505
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Does the head already have a line out (not a speaker out, but a line out)? If so, you may not need a direct box. Also, I would recommend against solely recording directly from the head, especially for any type of distorted sound, as it will sound totally crappy. The amp/speaker interaction is very important to the overall sound. Now, if you're miking the cabinet and recording a direct line for possible reamping, that's ok.

If you must record direct, for noise or other reasons, just get a POD/vAMP type contraption. It won't sound as good as the real thing, but it will give you a lot of options for sounds.
 
scrubs said:
Does the head already have a line out (not a speaker out, but a line out)? If so, you may not need a direct box. Also, I would recommend against solely recording directly from the head, especially for any type of distorted sound, as it will sound totally crappy. The amp/speaker interaction is very important to the overall sound. Now, if you're miking the cabinet and recording a direct line for possible reamping, that's ok.

If you must record direct, for noise or other reasons, just get a POD/vAMP type contraption. It won't sound as good as the real thing, but it will give you a lot of options for sounds.
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Good point.

Also, DO NOT run the amp's speaker connection to the DI box.
 
apl said:
Good point.

Also, DO NOT run the amp's speaker connection to the DI box.
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Word. Unless, of course, you like seeing stuff blow up. :eek:
 
Well I have the same question. My head has a direct out, and mostly due to the distance from my gear, id like to convert it to a balanced signal. Any suggestions on a cheap/simple DI box that doesnt suck? Im considering countryman but wouldnt mind something cheaper. This isnt as much for recording as it is for capturing song ideas, but I would like to be able to capture a direct guitar track along with a miced when recording, as well as maybe use it for keyboards and stuff.
 
I have an Avalon U5. I'm not impressed by it. Maybe I need to try a few differant sources but honestly, i don't see what all the fuss is about,
 
apl said:
I have no experience with the products.
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That's a great basis for a recommendation, I have to admit. The only better basis would be from someone who has ACTUALLY USED ONE.:rolleyes:
 
boingoman said:
That's a great basis for a recommendation, I have to admit. The only better basis would be from someone who has ACTUALLY USED ONE.:rolleyes:
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I've used other Naiant products and am acquainted with the engineering team and I have the utmost confidence that the products are excellent.

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Nya, nya, nya, nya ya can't neg rep me!!!!
 
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