DS-24 as a DI?

Plstrns · #1 06-23-2010, 08:14 PM

Sorry if this isn't the perfect forum for the question, I also posted in live sound.

I use a BBE DS-24 as a xover/ 2 channel mixer. Will I be able to use an output set up full range as a DI?

bongomania · #2 06-23-2010, 08:22 PM

If it has a balanced output with a level control, then yes. It will work even without a level control, but some soundmen freak out if you send them a +4dBu signal.

Edit: I just looked it up, and the answer is yes. Seems like a pretty good idea, too, as long as you don't mind the digi conversion.

Plstrns · #3 06-23-2010, 09:23 PM

The Digi conversion is what I hear thru my 1515/66's and it's sweet, so woohoo! I planned something right!

I thought it would, but I wanted backup before meeting soundmen with different ideas.

Will I need to have a ground disconnect?

bongomania · #4 06-23-2010, 10:07 PM

That's one of those things where you only need it one time out of ten or a hundred gigs, but that one time--you're glad you have it. I'd say rather than modding it with a ground lift, you might just carry an extra cable with the ground disconnected at one end.

Plstrns · #5 06-23-2010, 11:08 PM

Thanks, you've been a saint! And, I've enjoyed your compressor reviews, btw... I'll look to you first when I'm looking for a pedal!