Some questions

[Mad_Cat_Pt]

Two days ago I started collecting info on how to record my guitar into my pc.
I learned that a guitar output is high impedence so it need as DI box to turn it to low impedence and a pre mic amp to put it the signal in the line level ready to connect to a pc.
The other way is to mic the amp, using a preamp to increase the mic signal and use a mixer or DI box to connect to the pc.

I wish to know:

- If the above is correct.
- Connecting an amp directly to a pc damages the sound card, why and is there someway to do it?
- The mixer and DI box after the preamp is for impedence also?

Thanks in advance,
Hugo Carmona

 

[TexRoadkill]

- If the above is correct.

Yes, except for the last part (see below)

- Connecting an amp directly to a pc damages the sound card, why and is there someway to do it?

You can connect an amp directly if there is a line level output. The powered (speaker) output is for connecting to speakers or some DI's that are made to handle a powered signal.

- The mixer and DI box after the preamp is for impedence also?

You don't need a DI or mixer after the preamp. The preamp sends out a line level signal that will go directly into a sound card or recorder. Some people use a mixer after the preamp so they can have more elaborate monitor mixes while tracking or just to avoid the hassles of repatching the cables into the soundcard without buying a patch bay.

 

[Mad_Cat_Pt]

Thank you very much.

Any DI boxes and preamps that you recomend?

Thanks in advance,
Hugo Carmona