baddestllama
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Hello - sorry if this was asked before, I did search but couldn't find my specific scenario.
I'm trying to record a wet and dry signal simultaneously. I'm planning on using a DSM Simplifier to record 2 balanced xlr outs to the 2 mic preamps on a Scarlett 4i4. I would like to split the signal ahead of my pedal board and send that second signal directly to the line level inputs on the back of the 4i4. I have 2 questions:
1. Can I plug the dry signal into a DI box and go direct to the line level input with an xlr to trs cable? I feel like I can't without another preamp after the box. If that's the case, will an average mic preamp color the signal less than a dedicated guitar pre? Should I use a small mixing board?
2. This is for the Simplifier people - is running the 2 balanced outs to 2 preamps doing anything for me, or am I just double tracking a blended signal?
thanks in advance!
I'm trying to record a wet and dry signal simultaneously. I'm planning on using a DSM Simplifier to record 2 balanced xlr outs to the 2 mic preamps on a Scarlett 4i4. I would like to split the signal ahead of my pedal board and send that second signal directly to the line level inputs on the back of the 4i4. I have 2 questions:
1. Can I plug the dry signal into a DI box and go direct to the line level input with an xlr to trs cable? I feel like I can't without another preamp after the box. If that's the case, will an average mic preamp color the signal less than a dedicated guitar pre? Should I use a small mixing board?
2. This is for the Simplifier people - is running the 2 balanced outs to 2 preamps doing anything for me, or am I just double tracking a blended signal?
thanks in advance!
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