Whats a good stereo di box for keyboards?
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Fred Coulter
Collector of ancient keyboards
I'm curious as to why you need a DI for keyboards. I've never thought of using one since the signal is so hot that I've not had a problem with noise picked up on long signal runs. It's generally been more of a microphone/guitar thing. But I could very well be wrong, so I'm interested in your reasoning.
I did find this article - http://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/live-sound-buying-guides/how-to-choose-the-right-direct-box - which makes the generalization that you'd want a passive DI instead of an active DI. (Since the article mentions DIs for keyboards, obviously you aren't the only one who wants one.)
I did find this article - http://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/live-sound-buying-guides/how-to-choose-the-right-direct-box - which makes the generalization that you'd want a passive DI instead of an active DI. (Since the article mentions DIs for keyboards, obviously you aren't the only one who wants one.)
Fred Coulter
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If you want a premium DI look at Radial. The king of DI boxes but also at a premium price.
http://www.radialeng.com/radial-products.php
I've been using a Rapco DB100 (have two of them) since the 90's. They get the job done however they are for a mono input. Radial makes one that is a stereo input.
http://www.musicgoroundstlouis.com/...0-direct-box?gclid=CLjSvLbS7s0CFUg8gQodXdYJbg
http://www.radialeng.com/radial-products.php
I've been using a Rapco DB100 (have two of them) since the 90's. They get the job done however they are for a mono input. Radial makes one that is a stereo input.
http://www.musicgoroundstlouis.com/...0-direct-box?gclid=CLjSvLbS7s0CFUg8gQodXdYJbg
When playing through PA you should definitely use a DI.
It will convert line level to mic level which will make the sound guy's job easier, it should reduce hum from your rig, and can potentially prevent electrical faults.
A good soundie will provide you with one if you tell him in advance you require it. Nothing wrong with having your own though, drummer and guitarist in one of bands both bring their own, I let the engineer look after me.
It will convert line level to mic level which will make the sound guy's job easier, it should reduce hum from your rig, and can potentially prevent electrical faults.
A good soundie will provide you with one if you tell him in advance you require it. Nothing wrong with having your own though, drummer and guitarist in one of bands both bring their own, I let the engineer look after me.
Fred Coulter
Collector of ancient keyboards
Holy crap the price range is wide.
The cheapest I found was from Pyle-Pro, at $14.95. There's a Behringer for $24.99. (I've heard of Behringer.) And then there's the Radial for $149.99.
I probably wouldn't buy the Pyle-Pro since I've never heard of them. But is the Radial really worth six times the price of the Behringer? Or am I missing something?
The cheapest I found was from Pyle-Pro, at $14.95. There's a Behringer for $24.99. (I've heard of Behringer.) And then there's the Radial for $149.99.
I probably wouldn't buy the Pyle-Pro since I've never heard of them. But is the Radial really worth six times the price of the Behringer? Or am I missing something?
Fred, the Radial is considered the cat's whiskers, so yes it probably is worth the extra money.
The Behringer you found is the exact same one that I use, BUT I only use it in the rehearsal room. Works fine though.
For gigs I let the sound guy know my requirements in advance and they provide me with theirs to plug into. Mine becomes a spare.
The Behringer you found is the exact same one that I use, BUT I only use it in the rehearsal room. Works fine though.
For gigs I let the sound guy know my requirements in advance and they provide me with theirs to plug into. Mine becomes a spare.