big cat Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Can somebody tell me what is Bass Di? Is it something for live performance? Can i use it on computer? Also, is Boss LMB3 something similar to a comp pedal? Cheers. Quote
cheddatom Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 A DI is a Direct Injection box used to bring instrument level signal up to line level. This is used to supplying a signal to mixing desks at gigs, and can be used for the same reason when recording. Some bass amps have DI outputs built into them. Some pedals are called "bass DI"s but often incorporate other functions, such as EQ and distortion. The Boss LMB3 is a Limiter, which is a type of compressor. You can find out all about compressors in the Wiki. Quote
xilddx Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 In addition to Chedd's wisdom, a DI allows for a "balanced" XLR (three pin connection) cable to be used. This can carry phantom power from the desk (to power condenser mics, active DI boxes, etc.) and also prevents signal loss/degradation that you get from an "unbalanced" cable, eg. a 1/4 inch jack used for line in/out connections. That probably sounds confusing, sorry! Quote
big cat Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 Thank you guys, i appreciate it Quote
Silent Fly Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 You may want read the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Input"]Wikipedia[/url] entry. It explains quite well what a DI box is and what it does. Quote
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