DI box options

DI box options

Hi

I'm looking to get a DI box or preamp for connecting my acoustic
guitar (Maton EBG808L with AP5 pickup) to a mixer (currently Mackie
PPM 808S). It sounds good going straight in with some reverb added,
but I think there is still room for improvement.

Some options:
1. bbe acoustimax
2. bbe di 100x
3. lr baggs para acoustic di
4. boss ad3
5. others?

Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.

Johno

Re: DI box options

Johno wrote:

> Hi
>
> I'm looking to get a DI box or preamp for connecting my acoustic
> guitar (Maton EBG808L with AP5 pickup) to a mixer (currently Mackie
> PPM 808S). It sounds good going straight in with some reverb added,
> but I think there is still room for improvement.
>
> Some options:
> 1. bbe acoustimax
> 2. bbe di 100x
> 3. lr baggs para acoustic di
> 4. boss ad3
> 5. others?
>
> Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.
>
> Johno
>

I haven't had a need to try it myself, but check Tech 21 SansAmp Para DI
EQ/Instrument preamp/DI.

Re: DI box options

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"Johno" <jscullen@gmail . com > wrote in message
news:1172623460.208847.291690@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups . com ...
> Hi
>
> I'm looking to get a DI box or preamp for connecting my acoustic
> guitar (Maton EBG808L with AP5 pickup) to a mixer (currently Mackie
> PPM 808S). It sounds good going straight in with some reverb added,
> but I think there is still room for improvement.
>
> Some options:
> 1. bbe acoustimax
> 2. bbe di 100x
> 3. lr baggs para acoustic di
> 4. boss ad3
> 5. others?
>
> Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.
>
> Johno

I use the LR Baggs. Works well, no problems.

The effects loop is a bit tricky with a stereo 1/4 in/out, but other than
that, a fine unit.

Regards,

Doug

Re: DI box options

If you want a good DI, look at Radial.

What are you doing? If you're performing then I don't think the improvement
is noticeable in a noisy room. If you're recording, the combination to try
is a good DI with a good mic preamp to get line level into your recording
box. Some mic preamps also have a DI input. It's also true that starting
with the lr baggs will get you a good source. That's more likely to improve
your sound than changing DI boxes.
--
Phil Wilson

"Johno" <jscullen@gmail . com > wrote in message
news:1172623460.208847.291690@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups . com ...
> Hi
>
> I'm looking to get a DI box or preamp for connecting my acoustic
> guitar (Maton EBG808L with AP5 pickup) to a mixer (currently Mackie
> PPM 808S). It sounds good going straight in with some reverb added,
> but I think there is still room for improvement.
>
> Some options:
> 1. bbe acoustimax
> 2. bbe di 100x
> 3. lr baggs para acoustic di
> 4. boss ad3
> 5. others?
>
> Any suggestions/recommendations welcome.
>
> Johno
>

Re: DI box options

On Mar 1, 12:07 pm, "Phil Wilson" <pdjwil...@whatever . net > wrote:
> If you want a good DI, look at Radial.
>
> What are you doing? If you're performing then I don't think the improvement
> is noticeable in a noisy room. If you're recording, the combination to try
> is a good DI with a good mic preamp to get line level into your recording
> box. Some mic preamps also have a DI input. It's also true that starting
> with the lr baggs will get you a good source. That's more likely to improve
> your sound than changing DI boxes.
> --
> Phil Wilson

It's for gigging. I play in an acoustic duo - me on guitar and a
singer.

Johno