Mixing Guitar DIs with mic tracks. Is it worth it?
- KVRist
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- 67 posts since 25 Jun, 2014 from Germany
I love to mix my DI tracks with the mic tracks. It gives some extra spice with the DI having a better attack and sharp transients. It's perfect for bass guitars, clean & crunchy guitars and even for heavy guitars on some occasions. Who's with me?
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 67 posts since 25 Jun, 2014 from Germany
Absolutely agreed. I would say it's better for solos and licks than rhythm.
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- Rad Grandad
- 38044 posts since 6 Sep, 2003 from Downeast Maine
like I say I record up to 6 tracks (7 if they are mono), up to 3 mics, dry from a radial aby box, line out from amps (or from attenuators) and stereo returns from a lexicon mx400. I do use the line out input but not always, I find typically it's best with an ir but again not always
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- KVRAF
- 6804 posts since 20 Jan, 2008
My Yamaha THR splits the signal so there is a direct in and an amp in. 80% of the time I'm happy with the THRC amp/effects in. The other 20% I'll use the DI and then use what is in my host to do the rest.
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- KVRAF
- 1619 posts since 30 May, 2003 from Milan, Italy
Never, but that's probably because my cheap piezo pickup can't keep up with my £8k mic recording chain. I have never recorded with it, as it sounds terrible, although if I was going for something experimental with FX, or playing live, I might consider using it.
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- Boss Lovin' DR
- 12628 posts since 15 Mar, 2002 from the grimness of yorkshire
For rhythm acoustic parts I'll often record with both DI and mic and double it all up so I've got 4 tracks then pan them as mic and DI left and right in pairs from the different takes, but in opposition. Gives a nice thick sound if you don't use too much of the DI, and probably also roll off some of the top end.