BEST EXPLANATION I EVER HAD ABOUT APPLICATION OF DI BOX, HOW TO MANAGE ACITVE AND PASSIVE DI BOXES. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
@dd66tv4 жыл бұрын
This is without doubt the clearest and most practical explanation of this topic I have trawlers through. Thanks
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@danielcruzmusika3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Knowledge in 2021
@janus20593 жыл бұрын
Yes this is gold right here. I know it's basic stuff for people who know what they're doing, but sometimes that's why it's hard to learn about thing; you're embarrassed to ask and/or people can't explain things well. THIS video(and the last one) is an extremely clear explanation.
@eugeizquierdo9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this absolutely clear explanation. Now I know what kind odf DI box I need. Greetings from Spain!
@TheMovieslingers4 жыл бұрын
None of the other KZbinrs recommended a passive DI for active instruments and that you shouldn't plug in an active instrument into an active DI. Thank you for that vital piece of info
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome - it's important to have a nuanced understanding of this point as it is only a general rule. I suggest you watch my follow up video on this topic here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6i5lHypncSLhJY
@TheMovieslingers4 жыл бұрын
GLB Productions yes I already checked it out thanks 😁
@apg_skywalker_20147 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most crystal clear explanation of DIs. . . Please post videos related to actual demonstration of in ear monitoring. . . Thank you. You're genius.
@GLBProductions7 жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful! In ear monitoring is a very specialised subject - perhaps one day I'll do a collaboration with somebody who gives courses on it.
@willnottsubmitt35145 жыл бұрын
Wow! Have I learned a lot! Thank you for taking the time to do this. You are really talented at imparting thorough helpful information. 😎👍
@leaustin_music715510 жыл бұрын
I will have to agree with what Peter D said. It is a fantastic tutorial. I use both active and passive DI's and now realize that i used them often incorrectly. Thank you.
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
- You're most welcome, thanks for watching and commenting :)
@MrLuckyLegs9 жыл бұрын
That was very helpful, I'd never heard about DI boxes til today now I understand them, thank you.
@djfingersflores4 жыл бұрын
Bruno has the best videos on youtube about audio gear and he really knows how to explain everything in a very simple way.. Great job Bruno ! keep it up.
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@jaisonstanley10 жыл бұрын
DI Boxes - Clear explanation ! after digging at many videos i finally found this. Makes absolute sense as to what to use and which one appropriately.
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad the video was helpful :)
@jaisonstanley10 жыл бұрын
Very Much helpful. Its because of continued support of people like you even the most common errors which have been ignored for so long is realized. You cover the topic from all dimensions perfectly. Thank you sir.
@radwanshakhshir54448 жыл бұрын
You have an amazing ability to teach. Your voice tone and your proper pronunciation is extremely calming to the ear of the listener. Thank you very much taking us through your clever mind and planned thoughts. Much appreciated and best of wishes.
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words and for supporting the channel! Feel free to get in touch any time with further questions or about anything at all :)
@rhodigian8 жыл бұрын
I appreciate a lot the label on the battery lid at 3:52 . It looks (and is) very professional.
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing :) Those labels are gone now - I've removed the batteries from all my active DIs and just run them on phantom power - don't want to take the risk of leaks.
@linrogers86023 жыл бұрын
"now that we have a rule lets see what happens when we break it" THANK YOU when i read guides bc im so new to all of this, im never sure how seriously/strictly to take everything they say lol
@GLBProductions3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Lin - glad the video was helpful! Be sure to watch my follow up video on this topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6i5lHypncSLhJY
@watchman316ly3 жыл бұрын
As a sound equipment junkie- I just love your videos and thorough explanations on this video. Great job and well done on the world of DI boxes!
@GLBProductions3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my friend, very glad the video was helpful!
@xaviduch2 жыл бұрын
No words...The best explanation, the best way to understand clearly the meaning of these boxes...Bravo! and subscribed!
@GLBProductions2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Xavier!
@RudyZaragozaMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I was confused on what DI box to get but now I know what I need to get the best sound. Subscribed!
@GLBProductions3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that!
@perrypelican94768 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very good and thorough explanations. There is never any confusion on concepts. Often I stop watching videos because I lose the guy because he does not explain things properly. This guy takes care of every detail. Bravo!!!!
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Perry!
@moonlitknight53933 жыл бұрын
One of the best instructional videos I’ve ever seen, thank you.
@GLBProductions3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Duckman, thanks for watching!
@philmcglauflin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Your tutorials have helped more than you can imagine.
@GLBProductions Жыл бұрын
You're welcome Philip :)
@JoelGarcia-rh5kx9 жыл бұрын
Amazing lessons on audio technology! Please continue making these videos! Coming from a graduate on audio technology, these videos have given me a great brushing up on DI's, I do mostly in-the-box work and I hardly work with external instruments. Thanks for helping me brush up on these concepts! 10/10!
@GLBProductions9 жыл бұрын
Joel Garcia Thanks for watching, I really appreciate your response. More videos coming this month, as I have a break from my teaching schedule.
@Basspost10 жыл бұрын
As many have said, excellent teaching! I play upright bass and the pickups are usually very low level requiring an active DI. My DI has a set screw to control the output level and now, thanks to your explanation, I'll turn the set screw to match most microphones output. That will put me in an acceptable operating position, (12 o'clock) for the mixer gain setting and make the sound man happy. Thank you very much...
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
- Hi James, glad the video was helpful. In the case of active DIs with level controls it's actually worth doing some experimentation: your DI is effectively a pre-amplifier, and in many cases may give a better quality signal than some mixer preamps. If you know the sound engineer and he's willing to work with you, try comparing your 'mic level' setting against setting the DI level at max and then reducing the gain at the mixer - one combination may sound noticeably cleaner! Having said that, if you are playing a one-off with a sound guy you've not worked with before, setting your DI to output a mic level signal is the safest option. All the best with your music!
@erikflesher87289 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Thank you so much for both of the videos covering the DI Box and it's applications.
@GLBProductions9 жыл бұрын
Erik Flesher You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@PrimaryInt7 жыл бұрын
Bruno thanks very much - superb description with enough science to explain but not too much to scare people away . I think your training videos are the best out there - keep it up !
@GLBProductions7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching - I've just posted an update to this video, you might be interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6i5lHypncSLhJY
@darrenpatrick26099 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tutorial. I actually sold a new Takmine cool tube because of this very problem. It was a 50% chance that the guitar sounded distorted. We had to have the guitar volume control right down and it still sounded bad. We attended many performances where performers would take turns performing such as a song writing circle and everyone else's guitar sounded great but ours was distorted. Sometimes it was good, sometimes it was bad when plugged into a DI but plugged into an amp it sounded perfect. I got fed up and bought a Martin guitar with an active pickup and haven't had an issue since. I now understand why this was happening. Thanks!
@GLBProductions9 жыл бұрын
Darren Patrick Yes, Takamine guitars are notorious for having very high output levels, even higher than certain keyboards. Using a passive DI will at least give you a fighting chance of getting the gain set correctly. In your gigs did you ever make it to the mixer and see what the gain setting was?
@markwillride7 жыл бұрын
Ah! Explains something I ran into today. Thank you for all of the time you put into your clear videos. Great well organized teacher.
@GLBProductions7 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome Mark.
@djfingersflores5 жыл бұрын
Bruno is the man ! most knowledgeable sound guy on the web... thanks
@justinmcclintic23489 жыл бұрын
Very much appriciate the in depth breakdown, enjoying the breakdown and explanations!
@GLBProductions9 жыл бұрын
Justin McClintic That's great, glad the videos have been helpful. Let me know if you have any specific questions that are not addressed.
@blackberryway3 жыл бұрын
Great video, well explained, distinct and pleasant voice, reminds me of my dad explaining stuff :)
@GLBProductions3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, very glad the video was helpful :) My father was a teacher, hope some of that rubbed off on me 😊
@chrishalstead44055 жыл бұрын
Excellent, really improved my understanding of the pros and cons of active/passive DIs. Thank you!
@GLBProductions5 жыл бұрын
Be sure to watch the follow up to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6i5lHypncSLhJY
@arturovera82794 жыл бұрын
great video learn alot of DI boxes, very thank full, just two coments that are healp full for all. 1) you can still use the active DI box and pres the pad button to -10db lower the hot signal. 2) the industry started with Impedance matching but now we use Voltage Matching ( by having low impidance output comonly 10 times lower comparaed to the input inpedance of the next conector) this DI boxes do this with the signal balancing you mentioned.
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment 😄 1) Correct - Active DI boxes can be used for both active and passive sources. 2) There are still some high impedance sources even in modern sound systems - most notably passive bass guitars and some acoustic pickup systems. For these you still need a relatively high input impedance or high frequency loss will result.
@Bigfoot-px9gjАй бұрын
Just a quick funny about an experience my band had many years ago because we did not know about DI Boxes at the time... We were playing at a Casino on I-80 in Nevada. Because we had never heard of DI Boxes, we obviously did not have any. As a result, we were getting a lot of Trucker's CB Radio chatter on the PA. Throughout our entire gig, we heard CB's (and the excessively loud hum too), specially whenever ever the band was stopped playing. But as we were just a bunch of kids from a small town in a clearing of a cornfield, we had no idea about how to stop the hum or radio signals, we just did our best to get through the night. Our last song was called Home In My Hand by a band named Foghat. It was about hitchhiking across country. We played the song, and when we got to the end, we did a typical rock song ending, paused for about two seconds and hit the last note. Just as we paused before that last note, "Break 1-9 for a West Bound" comes booming out of the PA. After all the annoying radio chatter we kept hearing all night, that fit the song like a glove... :)
@GLBProductionsАй бұрын
Quite an experience - you just can't plan that sort of thing 😄
@plusgo15013 жыл бұрын
One of the best learning experiences I've ever had!
@GLBProductions3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊
@mybluemars9 жыл бұрын
Great explanation about how DI boxes work. Loved it. Thank you!
@GLBProductions9 жыл бұрын
Matt Bruce You're welcome, thanks for watching! All the best with your channel.
@Travacaster6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, concise and well thought out videos saves so much time on trial and error thank you .
@GLBProductions6 жыл бұрын
Yes you definitely don't want trial and error when it comes to noise in your system!
@dumdumbrown42256 жыл бұрын
...this is the second video of yours I’ve watched - great videos with clear and succinct explanations 🙏🏽 cheers from Oz.
@GLBProductions6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support! Be sure to watch the 2018 update to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6i5lHypncSLhJY
@ultramarine25139 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a clear presentation.
@GLBProductions9 жыл бұрын
Ultramarine You're welcome, thanks for watching.
@CarlosCastilla3 жыл бұрын
You sir, are a wonderful educator. What an amazing video my goodness!!!! It's worth gold. Thank you, thank you!!!
@GLBProductions3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome Carlos, thanks for watching!
@spacep0d2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! If I hook up my passive electric bass to a tuner pedal with a battery even though it's bypassed, is that now an active source? The tuner is a Kliq tuner. Specially the bass is a Stingray by Music Man (passive) and I have a passive Radial Pro DI box. Okay to use that?
@GLBProductions2 жыл бұрын
This is an interesting one! Technically it depends on whether the tuner has a true bypass or buffered output. A true bypass pedal acts like a straight piece of wire when it is turned off, a buffered pedal has a small signal amplifier inside which 'tops up' the signal as it passes through. If your tuner is the former, the signal remains passive, if the latter, it becomes active. Now, I had a look at the Kliq website and they don't say anything about this aspect of the tuner 😄 So... just use your ears: if the sound is ok using this signal chain, you're cool. If you hear some loss of high frequencies with the tuner connected, then you may need to connect it after the DI box.
@spacep0d2 жыл бұрын
@@GLBProductions Thank you! :)
@vg83325 жыл бұрын
That was the best logical explanation that I've ever heard,,, thank you genius
@GLBProductions5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@vg83325 жыл бұрын
@@GLBProductions 💞💞💞
@JulieJackson19 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. After decades of being pampered and looked after by some amazing sound engineers, I find myself in a situation where my new regular church has all the equipment,PA system: Allen & heath WD3 16:2 desk, lexicon effects processor, amp & 6 foh speakers, wireless mics, video system, DVD & CD player, PC, monitor cables etc. but no one around anymore who knows how to work it. The person who operates it on a Sunday, knows about faders but that's about it! He doesn't do internet either. Hope you get the picture. Shame on me for not taking time to learn about the sound in the past. Your vids are helping tremendously but I have such a long way to go before I can manage to set myself up using in ear monitors and understand how to set the best sound levels for myself. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
@Pure4music6 жыл бұрын
Extremely well said! You have a lot of talent explaining things very clearly... (coming from a certified teacher!) I do have one question: would the active BSSAR - 133 not be a good choice for even active sources by just using the switch on it to lower the decibels (0, 20, 40)?
@GLBProductions6 жыл бұрын
Thanks - I have a diploma in education as well and find it very helpful in my sound reinforcement pedagogy :) Yes you can use the AR133 for active sources as well, no problem at all - see my separate review of this DI here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aom7l6FslL15gpo
@GaryLBaileyJr8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You are a very good teacher. You answered my questions shortly after I thought of them.
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
+Gary Bailey That's great feedback, many thanks!
@charrodisco9 жыл бұрын
Excellent, clear, deep explanation. It's been very useful. Thank you.
@GLBProductions9 жыл бұрын
charrodisco You're most welcome, thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions that the video didn't answer :)
@ocadusouza9 жыл бұрын
Wonderfull video. I was about to buy an audio interface and I saw in another video that a DI box was required in some cases. Thanks to your explantion now I know that I have to buy not only an DI box, it have to be active. Keep up the good work.
@GLBProductions9 жыл бұрын
Cadu Souza Thanks for watching! Bear in mind that some recording interfaces are able to fulfil the functions of a DI box. Specifically, look for those with high impedance inputs designed to handle things like electric guitars and passive basses. If you are working right next to your computer or recorder a DI box is generally not needed - plug into your interface and then go USB/firewire from there into your computer. This is something of a grey area so let me know if you have any questions.
@GLBProductions9 жыл бұрын
Cadu Souza Yes, that is a known issue with the Focusrite units - their 'instrument' setting only gives you an input impedance of 10 kOhms which is not enough to accommodate passive instruments. Another unit to consider which I use personally is the Steinberg UR22 - this has a similar feature set, but crucially has a true hi-Z setting for its 2nd front panel input. Hope you find something that works for you!
@ocadusouza9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for weighting in. I just got a Steinberg UR22 because of all you said and it also comes with a free copy of Cubase AI, which I might use to record eventually. My Guitar (I only have the one, a 1989 Yamaha Pacifica 712) comes back from my luthier tomorrow then I'll be able to test the interface fully. Thanks again for all the info.
@guantanamera56147 жыл бұрын
That was a brilliant presentation, many thanks.
@GLBProductions7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@KB-ur3hf4 жыл бұрын
you're a good teacher Bruno, thanks
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome KB, glad the video was helpful.
@getjohnjk00710 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial...learned from the scratch...Your explanations are in very simple terms that anyone could easily understand..Thank you very much :)
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
- You're most welcome, thanks for watching and for the positive feedback :)
@crispa18613 жыл бұрын
Thx Bruno. As always, God bless. Will try the behringer DI100 as it has attentuation pads for amplified instruments.
@GLBProductions3 жыл бұрын
The DI-100 is actually a copy of the BSS AR-133 in the video. I recommend using the original, if you can afford it. It has significantly better build quality and identical functionality.
@sumiLAT132 жыл бұрын
SUPER helpful, thank you for making this video!
@GLBProductions2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome John!
@peterdvideos10 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic tutorial. Thanks.
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
- You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@drplastic0078 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, detailed and super informative - thank you !
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching! If you would like to support the channel please consider signing up to become a patron at www.patreon.com/glbproductions?ty=h Every little bit helps!
@juliocosta58182 жыл бұрын
Extremely well explained, thank you.
@GLBProductions2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Julio!
@Rockhomestudio4 жыл бұрын
Very good teaching. Detailed! 😎👍
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@xxXthekevXxx7 жыл бұрын
Active guitar + active DI is so hot it's actually picking up his voice like a microphone 😂
@BadlyBentPub8 жыл бұрын
VERY helpful! Thank you so much. I was going to buy an active DI just because logically I assumed they would be more powerful, therefore better. You saved me from that mistake. Then I thought I was going to have to buy TWO separate boxes - I have an active bass and acoustic, plus a Tele and a Strat.....so now as long as I run my electric guitars through my Boss Compressor/Sustainer first I'll be fine. Thanks again!
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome, thanks for watching!
@soundcanal8 жыл бұрын
You have the best tutorials. Thanks a lot!
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
+soundcanal You're welcome, thanks for watching! If you would like to support the channel please consider signing up to become a patron at www.patreon.com/glbproductions?ty=h Every little bit helps!
@TheKevinNewsom6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, flawless instruction. Thank you for recording this!
@GLBProductions6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@sixstringsandamike5 жыл бұрын
You, sir, are the absolute best!!!! Thank you so much! 13:42 to 14:00 is worth gold!! Exactly why I came to this video :-)
@GLBProductions5 жыл бұрын
Oh yes that can be a tricky topic. Glad the video was helpful!
@utubehound696 жыл бұрын
This is golden chn of audio must know information very well taught.
@Synthwave898 жыл бұрын
Very thorough and comprehensive video, well done and thanks.
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad it was helpful.
@Flute_Chandan3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation 👌👌👌 Thanks for this education.
@HansKrMusic10 жыл бұрын
whoa, thank you so much for these tutorials on DI boxes! best explanation out there! :)
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
- You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
@samlevy959310 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for making these tutorials, helped me out a huge amount and I learned a lot.
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
- You're most welcome, thanks for watching :)
@michaelmcgovern8110Ай бұрын
!!!Very Nicely Done!!! Many thanks.
@GLBProductionsАй бұрын
You're welcome Michael :)
@NathanClearyMusic6 жыл бұрын
Incredibly knowledgable, well presented and concise! Thanks so much for sharing, subscribed! :)
@GLBProductions6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching and subscribing!
@rodrigovazquezoficial6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Bruno! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷 🙂
@GLBProductions6 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome :)
@gravitygust10 жыл бұрын
Learned something today! Thanks Bruno....
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
- You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
@MrAntoniov305 жыл бұрын
WAAOOOOOOOOO AMAZING EXPLICATION WITH REAL AND GREAT EXAMPLES. CONGRATULATIONS...... REALLY HEPFUL
@GLBProductions5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@paulnoonan16664 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a clear explanation and useful examples.
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Paul.
@JohnRBooth6 жыл бұрын
First sir I must say you are my new hero. The time you took to explain these differences between passive and active, along with your real-world demonstration was very very helpful. Thank you very much. Question: I believe you are recommending I use a passive box as I use a telecaster through several stomp boxes. I must use the parallel (or link) output to my amplifier, and the XLR out (on the DI Box) to the sound board. Does that sound correct to you? Again, thank you sincerely. John - Ohio USA
@GLBProductions6 жыл бұрын
That's right John! Also remember that when you put the DI between your pedalboard and your amp any effects on the amp will not be captured by the DI, so it's important to have all of your key effects on your pedalboard - the amp in this case becomes just a monitor for you on stage.
@JohnRBooth6 жыл бұрын
Got it. Thanks for the reply friend !
@randommann624010 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you for all your work and knowledge, putting it into a great presentation.
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
Random Mann You're welcome, thanks for watching.
@Basspost10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your response Bruno. I seem to remember it's frowned on to have two preamps in tandem so your advice is logical. I'll try hi - low, then lo - hi, to see if I can tell the difference. I think I can rule out mid - mid. I'll comment with results. James...
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
- Look forward to hearing how it works out!
@SoundSeeker202410 ай бұрын
If all you have available is the active BSS DI box, and you are plugging in an active acoustic guitar, would putting the switch into the -20db position or -40 db position solve the signal overload problem? If yes, will it sound good?
@GLBProductions10 ай бұрын
Different acoustic guitars can have greatly differing output levels, so start with the switch in the 0dB position and see if there is any overloading - if so switch it to the -20 position, or switch in the pad on the mixer, if available.
@samediarts4 жыл бұрын
thank you! that was an easy and understandable demonstration...
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@PapaJupOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you from Malaysia
@GLBProductions2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@cristianoandreoli16388 күн бұрын
excellent vid! clear and useful.. thanks a lot
@GLBProductions5 күн бұрын
You're welcome Cristiano, thanks for watching!
@ropodope4 жыл бұрын
a very impressive video presentation indeed. thank you so much!
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome Chris!
@rhmm965 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you so much for the explanation!
@mrgscales8 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. It answered everything I needed to know.
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that, thanks for watching!
@jamtree97468 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for making this video, it has helped me a lot.
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching! All the best with your music.
@MLElf10 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for getting back to me, I will have to check my mixer as it's an old 80s Yamaha and not sure if it does have the balanced outs - both DI videos where so good, I have spent weeks trying to work out the benefits and your video told me what I needed to know in 5 mins! :) - just got to get my head around pre-amps now :)
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad to see you're keeping the old gear alive and working :) There are several more DI box videos in the works, so stay tuned.
@570films4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous explanation!
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful James :)
@kre8a3612 ай бұрын
Another great video Bruno! I'm saving up for a JDI stereo passive direct box and Soundcraft EPM8 10-channel analogue mixer. I will be using the mono inputs for the synths and the stereo inputs for the external FX pedals (music hobby.) Please, I have a question. Can an active source (hybrid keyboard synthesiser) connected to a passive DI box go into the mixer line inputs to achieve the same sound clarity and dynamics as it would via an XLR mic in? Thanks.
@GLBProductions2 ай бұрын
On that mixer, try connecting directly to the mixer's line inputs, without a DI box - this is actually the best match for a line level signal.
@kre8a3612 ай бұрын
@@GLBProductions Hi Bruno, I guess I will have to resort to the XLR mic-ins after unbalanced to balanced process and impedance match. I want a clean signal path thru the signal chain. Just to mention before I ask two questions, the synthesiser has left & right audio output ports. Also, inside the hybrid synth display global setting, I can switch the internal source from being default stereo to mono. I want to achieve stereo and mono audio when changing the global synths function to either. Question 1 - Will I need to buy the Radial JDI stereo passive direct box or the standard JDI passive direct box? Question 2 - Can I get stereo spatial sound dimension from my synth into one XLR mic-in channel? I’m thinking in this case that I will need the Radial JDI stereo passive direct box and an XLR splitter to XLR mic-in channel to achieve stereo sound, though I am not sure. Thanks again.
@GLBProductions2 ай бұрын
Um, you can't have mono and stereo at the same time with only two audio outputs - it is one or the other, unless they have found a way to bend the rules of physics 😅 1. If you want stereo you will need either a stereo DI box or two mono DIs. 2. No you cannot, unless you have some other way to convert it to stereo later on in your signal chain. Also, remember that the outputs from the synth are already low impedance so you only need a DI box if you are running the signal a relatively long distance. Otherwise just plug straight into your mixer.
@kre8a3612 ай бұрын
@@GLBProductions "I want to (SELECT) stereo (OR) mono audio when changing the global synths function to either." My bad.. 😊 Now I know the routes I'll be using to my mixer. Thanks for getting me through this part 👍
@bresgear79607 жыл бұрын
Thank you, your videos are incredible and answer all of my questions, really excellent tutorial.
@GLBProductions7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TaistoUuslail10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Radial PROD2 review. I heard the music in the end of clip coming from your phone and I looked for the artist by typing in the lines of lyrics. Wow - I have never been aware of Jennifer Warren before! Amazing singer! ;)
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
Oh yes she is quite a wonderful singer, and her recordings are all very well done. 'The Hunter' is a standard reference track for me when tuning and testing PA systems.
@TaistoUuslail10 жыл бұрын
Sorry, the review was about PROAV2... ;)
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
Taisto Uuslail No problem. The PROAV2 and PRODI2 actually use the same transformers so they are basically the same DI box, with the former having additional RCA and minijack connectors.
@emilioleroy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very instructive video ! I am a drummer & use a Yamaha MG12XU with 6 mics (4 + 2 overheads), sending this mixer to a main mixer Soundcraft UI16 : what should I use, an active or passive DI boxe ? Do you consider my Yamaha mixer as an active or passive system ? Thanks a lot for your answer, musically, Emilio L. (France).
@GLBProductions3 жыл бұрын
In this case you don't need any DI as the mixer output is already balanced :) Have a look at my video on this subject: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpjIh3ykhLtkgc0
@MaxBergmanis3 жыл бұрын
Super well explained and helpful, thanks so much! Would a Macbook Pro running Mainstage be considered active or passive?
@GLBProductions3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome - active. There are some specific things that you should know about connecting computers - take a look at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZaXeqyknZmlmcU
@keeelane8 жыл бұрын
very clear and informative video. thank you.
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
+keeelane You're welcome, thanks for watching.
@joshworld908 жыл бұрын
Very Educational and enlightening! Thank you very much! God Bless! What do you think about the Art Passive DI Box?
@GLBProductions8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching! The ART passive DI (I assume you're referring to the Z-direct model) is ok-sounding but the build quality leaves much to be desired in my opinion: the switches and connectors are not protected in any way and the input/thru sockets are not secured to the case which makes it easy to damage the internals of the DI.
@joshworld908 жыл бұрын
Well noted! Thanks! :)
@WebbChannel15 жыл бұрын
Great video Bruno - very informative and to the point. Excellent. Thank you.
@frethand101 Жыл бұрын
So, if I'm plugging a Passive guitar into a chain of fx pedals that require a power source, and then going from the fx pedals into my audio interface, I would need a Passive DI Box because the fx pedals power sources would create an Active Audio Signal, correct?
@GLBProductions Жыл бұрын
Correct! 😄 However, if you are going into an audio interface you may not need a DI box at all - just connect the output of the last pedal to the input of the interface using a normal guitar cable.
@simondevine16575 жыл бұрын
Well explained 👍
@life_with_yolanda4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos sir they are very clear.
@GLBProductions4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Yolanda!
@lowrencemayfield42712 жыл бұрын
You are great man, incredible video, just one question please. In my pedalboard i've got many effects and a preamp pedal. Do i still need an active DI or i'm fine with a passive ? I play Telecaster and passive guitars. The point is that a passive DI is easier, no power supply and cheaper..😎😎 I usually go straight into mixer without amp. Thanks a lot.
@GLBProductions2 жыл бұрын
In your case a passive DI is fine. Thanks for watching!
@lowrencemayfield42712 жыл бұрын
@@GLBProductions Thanks a lot, good news. 😀😀
@00Ivanov9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, you answered everything I wanted to know. Cheers!
@GLBProductions9 жыл бұрын
00Ivanov Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!
@RickMcDanielMusic8 ай бұрын
Why shouldn't I just take my 1/4 inch out from my Gibson Acoustic Electric straight into the mixers 1/4 inch input if I am only 10 ft away from the mixer? Will the DI Box give me a better sound?
@GLBProductions8 ай бұрын
If your Gibson has an active preamp (onboard battery) then this should work fine.
@jmlouie10 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Now I know what to do.
@GLBProductions10 жыл бұрын
- Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!
@spritual_enlightenment7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you very much.
@GLBProductions7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
@brandrookesalva4677 жыл бұрын
A very good Electronics Engineering Prof
@GLBProductions7 жыл бұрын
Haha I'm no professor, just a live sound engineer.
@jerdesab10 жыл бұрын
You're awesome and very knowledgeable. Thanks for the info.