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Post by asimmd on Nov 17, 2009 9:13:05 GMT
Hi All
Due to neighbours I can't really use an amp so all my recording is D.I'd.My question is.
My D.I setup uses a Vox Tonelab but I was wondering would I get a Different/Better sound if I used a Proper Amp with a D.I out jack?
Just a thought.
Alan
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Post by Charlie Hall on Nov 17, 2009 14:46:13 GMT
Hi Alan,
I believe that a DId amp not using a real speaker miked up won't be an improvement, it could even be worse. It might match what you already use fairly well with a good speaker simulator but they can be expensive.
Regards,
Charlie
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Post by olemuso on Nov 17, 2009 16:47:05 GMT
Alan, what`s the problem? ALL my files posted here are recorded with Strat into MStomp, into Korg Stompbox, into Mixer then into the PC. Not an amp in sight - (though I do have a few). This means I can record anytime night or day. I find this the best and most predictable method. Otherwise as well as setting up the MagicStomp and Korg I would also have to set up the amp, then I`d have to find the best mic, the best setting for it, the best place to put it, where to point it. And THEN I`d have to worry about room acoustics, the phoner ringing, next door`s dog barking arrgghhh! Give me D.I. any time  |
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Post by garystrat on Nov 18, 2009 11:13:10 GMT
Hi Alan
I really don't think you will, the Tonelab is capable of excellent results if used correctly. My Tonelab LE has the guitar to the Tonelab, a MagicStomp into the return and send of the Tonelab (emulates effects loop) and stereo output to an Apogee Audio Interface.
The problem I found with using a DI Box is that you need a very good quality unit, cheaper ones can attenuate certain frequencies and have a negative impact on echo. Having said that, we have done a couple of setups at a local theatre, one using their quality DI Box kit in conjunction with a Tonelab, the other using the same DI box with a mic'd up VOX AC30/MagicStomp. The theatre have their own resident sound engineers, discussing it with them they were very impressed with sound quality on both occasions.
Gary
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Post by asimmd on Nov 18, 2009 11:42:34 GMT
Hi Guys
There is no problem with my setup but as usual it's the same old story of maybe if I did something different,I would get an even better sound.
I think it's clear that the only way to improve on what I have is to use an amp and mike it up,something which I am not about to do.
Maybe I should think about getting a better Echo than my Zoom 2200,but I wouldn't know where to start.
Alan
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