Guitar Recording Setup Questions

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Hello HomeRecording.com,

I wish to ask a few questions regard my setup to record guitar.

The following is a list of equipment I possess:

- JBL Studio Reference Monitors
- PC
- MobilePre USB Interface
- Digitech GNX2 Multi-Effects Unit
- ART Zdirect Passive D.I. Box
- Ibanez RG Guitar


Do I require passing through the D.I. Box if I am already passing the Multi-Effects Unit? I am unsure whether the signal will be ready for the interface.

What is the correct order I should arrange the equipment in my setup? If the D.I. Box is required, I am not sure where to put in it my setup.

Do I use balanced or unbalanced leads between my devices? I imagine shorter leads preserve more quality.

Playing through the DI Box and/or Multi-Effects Pedal, I notice when I play a note or chord on my guitar and let it ring out, the signal always cuts out as soon as it has reached a certain low level. Is there any way to stop this cutting out so my guitar can ring out naturally?



I appreciate all advice and wisdom.

Kind regards,


Kris
 
Guitar > Digitech> Left and Right Line outs to the rear panel Line Ins or the MobilePre > USB to your computer. Montiors hooked up to the line outs of the Mobile Pre (if they are powered). If they are not powered, you need go to a power amp first.

If your guitar sound is 'cutting out', there is a noise gate on somewhere - find it and turn it off, or adjust as needed.
 
Mike B,

Cheers for the info mate. I have fixed the noise gate setting and ditched the D.I. Box.

Does anybody know whether I should used balanced or unbalanced leads between my devices?

Many thanks,


Kris
 
The Digitech and MobilePre are looking for standard two conductor unbalanced cables and connectors. Probably 1/4" phone ouput on the digitech, 1/4" rca or phone input on the MobilePre.
 
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