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<!-- sp:pagelayer/pl_heading {"text":"\u003ch5\u003eA DI box is a utility tool that corrects signal level and impedance to make audio gear compatible.\n\nThe term DI stands for Direct Injection. The first DIs were built to allow engineers to plug electric basses and guitars directly into the studio mixing console instead of mic'ing an amplifier.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e","heading_state":"normal","heading_typo":",,,,,,Solid,1.6,,,","color":"#000000a5","pagelayer-id":"cpk2411"} --><h5>A DI box is a utility tool that corrects signal level and impedance to make audio gear compatible.

The term DI stands for Direct Injection. The first DIs were built to allow engineers to plug electric basses and guitars directly into the studio mixing console instead of mic'ing an amplifier.&nbsp;</h5><!-- /sp:pagelayer/pl_heading -->
<!-- sp:pagelayer/pl_heading {"text":"\u003ch5\u003e\u0026nbsp;DIs are commonly used for those instruments as well as synthesizers, drum machines and other gear with \u00bc\u201d outputs.\n\nUsing a DI you can plug these sources into an XLR microphone preamp input like those you might find on a mixer or audio interface.\u003c\/h5\u003e","heading_state":"normal","heading_typo":",,,,,,Solid,1.6,,,","color":"#000000a5","pagelayer-id":"oce3009"} --><h5>&nbsp;DIs are commonly used for those instruments as well as synthesizers, drum machines and other gear with ¼” outputs.

Using a DI you can plug these sources into an XLR microphone preamp input like those you might find on a mixer or audio interface.</h5><!-- /sp:pagelayer/pl_heading -->
<!-- sp:pagelayer/pl_heading {"text":"\u003ch5\u003eDI boxes contain a transformer that electrically isolates the source from its destination. That\u2019s why DI boxes are frequently used to address signal issues like ground loops.\u003c\/h5\u003e","heading_state":"normal","heading_typo":",,,,,,Solid,1.6,,,","color":"#000000a5","pagelayer-id":"cr1316"} --><h5>DI boxes contain a transformer that electrically isolates the source from its destination. That’s why DI boxes are frequently used to address signal issues like ground loops.</h5><!-- /sp:pagelayer/pl_heading -->
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<!-- sp:pagelayer/pl_heading {"text":"\u003ch5\u003eNot all the audio sources in your home studio carry the same type of signal.\n\nThere are different connector types, different signal levels and different impedances.\n\nYour signal fidelity can get worse if some of these qualities are mismatched.\n\nOne of the most common examples is when you connect \u00bc\u201d instruments such as electric guitar and bass to a mic preamp or audio interface.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e","heading_state":"normal","heading_typo":",,,,,,Solid,1.6,,,","color":"#000000a5","pagelayer-id":"r2y3948"} --><h5>Not all the audio sources in your home studio carry the same type of signal.

There are different connector types, different signal levels and different impedances.

Your signal fidelity can get worse if some of these qualities are mismatched.

One of the most common examples is when you connect ¼” instruments such as electric guitar and bass to a mic preamp or audio interface.&nbsp;</h5><!-- /sp:pagelayer/pl_heading -->
<!-- sp:pagelayer/pl_heading {"text":"\u003ch5\u003eThe guitar signal coming from the pickups is a high impedance, instrument level signal.\n\nThe mic preamp is expecting to see a low impedance, mic level signal.\n\nEven if you converted the \u00bc\u201d and XLR connectors with an adapter, the signal and impedance mismatch would cause poor sound through the preamp.\n\nTo fix it you\u2019ll need a DI box to manage the signal level and impedance conversion so that the mic preamp works properly.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e","heading_state":"normal","heading_typo":",,,,,,Solid,1.6,,,","color":"#000000a5","pagelayer-id":"f103953"} --><h5>The guitar signal coming from the pickups is a high impedance, instrument level signal.

The mic preamp is expecting to see a low impedance, mic level signal.

Even if you converted the ¼” and XLR connectors with an adapter, the signal and impedance mismatch would cause poor sound through the preamp.

To fix it you’ll need a DI box to manage the signal level and impedance conversion so that the mic preamp works properly.&nbsp;</h5><!-- /sp:pagelayer/pl_heading -->
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Hot tip: Some hardware has ¼” outputs that are strong enough to be plugged directly into a mixer at line level. Gear like this doesn’t strictly need a DI as long as the destination has line level inputs. However, you may find using a DI box to pass the signal through the mic preamp sounds more pleasing.</h5><!-- /sp:pagelayer/pl_heading -->
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<!-- sp:pagelayer/pl_heading {"text":"\u003ch5\u003eThere\u2019s one brand that you\u2019ll see in almost every discussion of DI boxes\u2014Radial.\n\nThe Canadian manufacturer of stage and studio equipment builds some of the most popular choices for pro quality DIs.\n\nTheir flagship active DI model is the J48. It\u2019s an excellent choice for almost any application, especially recording.\u003c\/h5\u003e","heading_state":"normal","heading_typo":",,,,,,Solid,1.6,,,","color":"#000000a5","pagelayer-id":"nio5959"} --><h5>There’s one brand that you’ll see in almost every discussion of DI boxes—Radial.

The Canadian manufacturer of stage and studio equipment builds some of the most popular choices for pro quality DIs.

Their flagship active DI model is the J48. It’s an excellent choice for almost any application, especially recording.</h5><!-- /sp:pagelayer/pl_heading -->
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<!-- sp:pagelayer/pl_heading {"text":"\u003ch5\u003eThere are two main types of DI boxes\u2014active and passive.\n\nPassive DI boxes don\u2019t require a power supply to run. The transformer inside performs the electrical operations that convert the signal.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e","heading_state":"normal","heading_typo":",,,,,,Solid,1.6,,,","color":"#000000a5","pagelayer-id":"bny1924"} --><h5>There are two main types of DI boxes—active and passive.

Passive DI boxes don’t require a power supply to run. The transformer inside performs the electrical operations that convert the signal.&nbsp;</h5><!-- /sp:pagelayer/pl_heading -->
<!-- sp:pagelayer/pl_heading {"text":"\u003ch5\u003e\u0026nbsp;DIs work well for most applications and are sometimes more affordable than their active counterparts.\n\nThey can also be used with extremely strong signals since there\u2019s no electrical circuitry to overload.\n\n\nActive DIs use phantom power to run an electrical buffer circuit that makes the signal stronger and helps it maintain fidelity.\n\nThese are a good choice for low level instruments and long cable runs.\u003c\/h5\u003e","heading_state":"normal","heading_typo":",,,,,,Solid,1.6,,,","color":"#000000a5","pagelayer-id":"hnn1593"} --><h5>&nbsp;DIs work well for most applications and are sometimes more affordable than their active counterparts.

They can also be used with extremely strong signals since there’s no electrical circuitry to overload.


Active DIs use phantom power to run an electrical buffer circuit that makes the signal stronger and helps it maintain fidelity.

These are a good choice for low level instruments and long cable runs.</h5><!-- /sp:pagelayer/pl_heading -->
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