Re: [LAU] OT: Guitar level- Mic or Line?

Back on Tuesday 27 May 2008, Simon Williams was like:
> Fons Adriaensen wrote:
> > On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 02:49:29PM -0500, Reuben Martin wrote:
> >> Back on Tuesday 27 May 2008, Simon Williams was like:
>
> lol Reuben- what mail client do you use?

Kontact / Kmail

>
> > Well, I'd say they are neither. Typical levels for a guitar are
> > well below standard line level, and on many pro equipment the
> > line input Z could well be as low as 10k so, which is too low
> > for a guitar. It can work, but the sound won't be the same.
> > This is because the impedance of a typical guitar is not only
> > high but also inductive, and in many cases (depending on the
> > setting of the controls on the guitar) this can resonates in
> > the audio band with the capacitance of the cable. Connecting
> > it to a medium Z line input will kill that resonance. Guitars
> > expect at least a few hundred k.
>
> Ok that explains that.
>
> > Use an active DI-box, in particular if the guitar output has
> > to be split for a guitar amp as well.
>
> What if I can't afford DI-boxes? Which is best to use?

There's really no good way to get around using DI boxes. If you google for
IMP2 Whirlwind boxes you will find places selling them for 39.99. That's
really not a bad deal if you're strapped for cash.

-Reuben
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Received on Wed May 28 04:15:03 2008