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What is DI Box?

A DI box is a utility tool that corrects signal level and impedance to make audio gear compatible. The term DI stands for Direct Injection. The first DIs were built to allow engineers to plug electric basses and guitars directly into the studio mixing console instead of mic'ing an amplifier.

DIs are commonly used for those instruments as well as synthesizers, drum machines and other gear with ¼” outputs. Using a DI you can plug these sources into an XLR microphone preamp input like those you might find on a mixer or audio interface.

DI boxes contain a transformer that electrically isolates the source from its destination. That’s why DI boxes are frequently used to address signal issues like ground loops.

Why do I need it?

Not all the audio sources in your home studio carry the same type of signal. There are different connector types, different signal levels and different impedances. Your signal fidelity can get worse if some of these qualities are mismatched. One of the most common examples is when you connect ¼” instruments such as electric guitar and bass to a mic preamp or audio interface.

The guitar signal coming from the pickups is a high impedance, instrument level signal. The mic preamp is expecting to see a low impedance, mic level signal. Even if you converted the ¼” and XLR connectors with an adapter, the signal and impedance mismatch would cause poor sound through the preamp. To fix it you’ll need a DI box to manage the signal level and impedance conversion so that the mic preamp works properly.

The same goes for most types of gear with ¼” outputs like synths, drum machines and samplers. Hot tip: Some hardware has ¼” outputs that are strong enough to be plugged directly into a mixer at line level. Gear like this doesn’t strictly need a DI as long as the destination has line level inputs. However, you may find using a DI box to pass the signal through the mic preamp sounds more pleasing.

The 8 best DIs for recording

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There’s one brand that you’ll see in almost every discussion of DI boxes—Radial. The Canadian manufacturer of stage and studio equipment builds some of the most popular choices for pro quality DIs. Their flagship active DI model is the J48. It’s an excellent choice for almost any application, especially recording.

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There’s one brand that you’ll see in almost every discussion of DI boxes—Radial. The Canadian manufacturer of stage and studio equipment builds some of the most popular choices for pro quality DIs. Their flagship active DI model is the J48. It’s an excellent choice for almost any application, especially recording.

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There’s one brand that you’ll see in almost every discussion of DI boxes—Radial. The Canadian manufacturer of stage and studio equipment builds some of the most popular choices for pro quality DIs. Their flagship active DI model is the J48. It’s an excellent choice for almost any application, especially recording.

A-Designs REDDI

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There’s one brand that you’ll see in almost every discussion of DI boxes—Radial. The Canadian manufacturer of stage and studio equipment builds some of the most popular choices for pro quality DIs. Their flagship active DI model is the J48. It’s an excellent choice for almost any application, especially recording.

Radial ProDI, Pro48

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There’s one brand that you’ll see in almost every discussion of DI boxes—Radial. The Canadian manufacturer of stage and studio equipment builds some of the most popular choices for pro quality DIs. Their flagship active DI model is the J48. It’s an excellent choice for almost any application, especially recording.

Countryman Type 85

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There’s one brand that you’ll see in almost every discussion of DI boxes—Radial. The Canadian manufacturer of stage and studio equipment builds some of the most popular choices for pro quality DIs. Their flagship active DI model is the J48. It’s an excellent choice for almost any application, especially recording.

Rupert Neve Designs RNDI

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There’s one brand that you’ll see in almost every discussion of DI boxes—Radial. The Canadian manufacturer of stage and studio equipment builds some of the most popular choices for pro quality DIs. Their flagship active DI model is the J48. It’s an excellent choice for almost any application, especially recording.

Warm Audio WA DI-A and WA DI-P

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There’s one brand that you’ll see in almost every discussion of DI boxes—Radial. The Canadian manufacturer of stage and studio equipment builds some of the most popular choices for pro quality DIs. Their flagship active DI model is the J48. It’s an excellent choice for almost any application, especially recording.

Active vs. Passive DI boxes

There are two main types of DI boxes—active and passive. Passive DI boxes don’t require a power supply to run. The transformer inside performs the electrical operations that convert the signal.

DIs work well for most applications and are sometimes more affordable than their active counterparts. They can also be used with extremely strong signals since there’s no electrical circuitry to overload. Active DIs use phantom power to run an electrical buffer circuit that makes the signal stronger and helps it maintain fidelity. These are a good choice for low level instruments and long cable runs.

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I’m talking about the dreaded earworm. These are the irresistible melodies and musical figures that you can’t help but hum under your breath. But what is an earworm hook exactly? How do they work and how can you write one? In this article I’ll explain what an earworm is and six strategies to create your own. Let’s get started.

What is a hook?

A hook is a snippet of musical material that catches a listener’s attention and sticks in their memory after the song is over. In popular music, the hook comes most often from the vocal melody. But hooks can appear in any musical shape or form. A rhythm, a bassline, a chord progression or even a sample can be a hook in modern music.

Earworm hooks

An earworm is a slang term for the type of hook that seems to work its way deep into your brain and put down roots. Strictly speaking, an earworm is a psychological phenomenon where a musical figure persists in the mind long after the listening experience is over.

An earworm is a psychological phenomenon where a musical figure persists in the mind long after the listening experience is over. It’s a common occurrence that’s mostly harmless, but it can still cause frustration in severe cases.

Some listeners complain that earworm hooks are distracting and unwelcome, but most songwriters would be happy to write something with such a powerful effect. In fact, writing hooks is a central part of a songwriter’s craft—especially for topliners and professional songwriters.

What makes a hook catchy?

Catchiness might be impossible to define. If creating catchy hooks were a repeatable formula, it wouldn’t be hard to crack the top of the charts! One reason why is because so many hooks arise from a process of trial and error. With a little luck and experimentation, a great hook might just land in your lap.

Repetitions

Using a unique Steinway Model D fitted with MIDI integration, SonicCouture was able to capture incredibly precise dynamics by sending exact velocities per note—not something a human player could easily accomplish.

Melodic structure

Using a unique Steinway Model D fitted with MIDI integration, SonicCouture was able to capture incredibly precise dynamics by sending exact velocities per note—not something a human player could easily accomplish.

Rhythmic patterns

Using a unique Steinway Model D fitted with MIDI integration, SonicCouture was able to capture incredibly precise dynamics by sending exact velocities per note—not something a human player could easily accomplish.

Lyrics

Using a unique Steinway Model D fitted with MIDI integration, SonicCouture was able to capture incredibly precise dynamics by sending exact velocities per note—not something a human player could easily accomplish.

Basslines

Using a unique Steinway Model D fitted with MIDI integration, SonicCouture was able to capture incredibly precise dynamics by sending exact velocities per note—not something a human player could easily accomplish.

Production elements

Using a unique Steinway Model D fitted with MIDI integration, SonicCouture was able to capture incredibly precise dynamics by sending exact velocities per note—not something a human player could easily accomplish.

Stuck in the Head

Using a unique Steinway Model D fitted with MIDI integration, SonicCouture was able to capture incredibly precise dynamics by sending exact velocities per note—not something a human player could easily accomplish.

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