How many times has a line check problem been the results of a DI box issue? DI boxes, while simple in functionality, do present the opportunity to cause problems. Here are the three common line-check-related issues where the DI box is to blame; No sound coming through the channel. A DI box ... Read More
A DI unit, DI box, Direct Box or simply DI is an electronic device that connects a high impedance line level signal that has an unbalanced output (a.ka. a piece of equipment) to a low impedance mic level balanced input, usually via XLR connector. DIs are frequently used to connect an electric ... Read More
The best mic'ing techniques can produce a terrible sound if you have phase problems. Phase problems can occur when you double-mic the toms, have vocal microphones that pick up instruments or amps, or for other reasons as well. Correcting for phase issues can come in a number of ways, from digital ... Read More
This is worth adding to your toolbox. Over the years, I've had occasion to need to sum two channels into one. Sometimes it was because I needed to sum stereo signals from a playback device. A rare time or two, I needed a cheater way to get an extra input into a full channel strip - 17 inputs when I ... Read More
