Defo Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 If not why not? Thanks folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 If you want a DI only I’d spend the money on something like a SansAmp or one of the many other dedicated Preamp/DI boxes as they’re cheaper and offer more flexibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defo Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, Merton said: If you want a DI only I’d spend the money on something like a SansAmp or one of the many other dedicated Preamp/DI boxes as they’re cheaper and offer more flexibility Got an ELF for Xmas so wondering if I can double up and save on the DI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Does it have a DI out? Then it's a DI box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Lools to have a DI out on the back, so itll make a DI box to go to PA etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defo Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Thanks folks, so I don’t need to go out and buy as Radial then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 No because the Elf has a DI out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 21 hours ago, Defo said: Got an ELF for Xmas so wondering if I can double up and save on the DI? Yes that’s cool. I misunderstood your intentions I think! So yes, the elf can be used as a DI to save on an additional bit of gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 19 hours ago, Defo said: Thanks folks, so I don’t need to go out and buy as Radial then? Generally the DIs on amps are slightly inferior to the standalone ones. Thankfully it's not a big enough difference to matter most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Have a look at Orchid DI boxes. Very well reviewed in Sound on Sound, made in deepest Devon and not at all expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 43 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: Have a look at Orchid DI boxes. Very well reviewed in Sound on Sound, made in deepest Devon and not at all expensive. Very useful information, I am sure, but not actually what the OP was asking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defo Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 Thanks folks, will see how i get on with the ELF, it’s a cracking amp, just can’t get over the size, I’ve got it running through a 15” Cab with a Celesation and it shakes the house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybird956 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 But does it matter that nothing is plugged into the speaker out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyc Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 20 minutes ago, Jaybird956 said: But does it matter that nothing is plugged into the speaker out? It's not always true that you can use an amp without a speaker, but for the Elf you can do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 The Elf DI is well regarded by those in the know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asingardenof Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Jaybird956 said: But does it matter that nothing is plugged into the speaker out? No, the Elf has a minimum load rating for speakers of 4ohms. As I understand it, having nothing plugged in effectively means a load of infinite ohms, which is greater than 4 This is the case in general for solid state amps, but is a definite no-no for tube amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) I think though that the ELF DI is post the EQ section. Which means that the DI'ed signal will have the baked in preamp tone, as well as whichever EQ settings used, of the amp. That could be a disadvantage or advantage depending on preferences/application/context. But yes, it can very much be used as a DI, and doesn't necessarily need to be plugged into a speaker/cab either. Edited December 8, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Holy zombie resurrection thread, I assumed they were talking about getting an early Christmas present, not one 5 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Bottom End Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago Bit late to the game but I've used my Elf as a DI, as well as stand alone and into a separate power amp into my pair of TE 1x10s, and it's bang on. I am still considering a Sadowsky or a Sansamp but I might stick with what I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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