Am I mistaken in thinking DI=direct input? Is this just a case of faulty language that's repeated in zombie fashion (like the use of "same difference" to actually mean "same"), or have I had a brain cramp (again)?
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Why do people call it a "DI" if it's an output?
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Direct Input to sound board. no mics in front of speakers.
…as in “direct input or injection to the audio console”…
There’s already enough riffraff on whether that 1/4” jack on the bottom (or side or end, whatever) of the bass is an input jack or an output jack. No need to send the DI down that rabbit hole….
There’s already enough riffraff on whether that 1/4” jack on the bottom (or side or end, whatever) of the bass is an input jack or an output jack. No need to send the DI down that rabbit hole….
Direct Injection refers to the fact that it can be plugged straight into the board. The signal is balanced and at the right impedance so you get the full range of frequencies and lower noise.
Nomenclature is a funny thing, it's the same as when people say "the input jack on the bass", really they are describing the output jack but because it goes into the input of the amp many call it an input jack.
Thank heavens speaker outputs are called exactly that...
Nomenclature is a funny thing, it's the same as when people say "the input jack on the bass", really they are describing the output jack but because it goes into the input of the amp many call it an input jack.
Thank heavens speaker outputs are called exactly that...
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Both direct injection and direct input describes the signal and the device that creates it. There is an output on the device for the DI signal.
One notes that 'direct injection' is/was a Brit term, like 'foldback'.
I'm going to start asking sound guys if they want my DO.
Think of it as an intravenous signal path.
OP’s right.
I can’t stand it anymore.
I just changed mine with a sharpie.
I can’t stand it anymore.
I just changed mine with a sharpie.
I swear there are some amps where for the mute function "on" means no sound, and other amps where the mute function "on" means business as usual.
Maybe I should stop using this Mandela Effect pedal...
Maybe I should stop using this Mandela Effect pedal...
Every DI device has an input and an output. You just can’t see the input since it’s buried in your amp. You can only see the output of the DI.
the correct term for that could be: “direct input output”.
the correct term for that could be: “direct input output”.
I have a Effectrode Blackbird. There's a balanced output at 600 ohms via a TRS jack. Why don't they call it a "DI" out ? I use a TRS to XLR adaptor and plug it into the XLR line in of my Quilter Bass Block 800, I guess it works exactly as if it was a regular XLR DI out…
I asked them by email 'is it a DI or not?', and here's the answer (doesn't really answer my question):
I asked them by email 'is it a DI or not?', and here's the answer (doesn't really answer my question):
The following is from the Blackbird manual:
'Balanced Direct Out ¼” TRS (stereo) jack socket allows connection of the Blackbird to mixing desk, computer soundcard or external audio capture device. This output is balanced and transformer isolated, eliminating earth loops and reducing hum to an absolute minimum. The Triad Magnetics audio transformer also imparts it’s own character, further enhancing and sweetening the tone. This output is driven by a discrete class AB amplifier circuit – essentially a miniaturised power amp output stage. There’s no substitute for the sound of a real tube amp moving some air, however the direct output is useful for recording in venues with poor room acoustics or excessive background noise. Reverb, eq or cabinet impulse responses can be added post recording to obtain a very realistic approximation of a miked guitar amp in an ideal acoustic space.'
'Balanced Direct Out ¼” TRS (stereo) jack socket allows connection of the Blackbird to mixing desk, computer soundcard or external audio capture device. This output is balanced and transformer isolated, eliminating earth loops and reducing hum to an absolute minimum. The Triad Magnetics audio transformer also imparts it’s own character, further enhancing and sweetening the tone. This output is driven by a discrete class AB amplifier circuit – essentially a miniaturised power amp output stage. There’s no substitute for the sound of a real tube amp moving some air, however the direct output is useful for recording in venues with poor room acoustics or excessive background noise. Reverb, eq or cabinet impulse responses can be added post recording to obtain a very realistic approximation of a miked guitar amp in an ideal acoustic space.'
I always thought it was called a direct injector, which is a device that is an interface. As an interface it has both an input and an output. DI is just a name.
......to get to the other side
Because REDDO would sound not-quite-right.
