Every standard sound console can take mic vs line inputs. The need for a DI box is when your source is a long distance from the board (i.e. on stage) and you want to run balance lines to the board to protect against noise pickup. For that purpose a DI box will be useful.
If your PC or laptop is sitting next to the sound console, just use 1/8" to 2 1/4" TS jacks and you should be fine.
I completely agree with Kyle. The DI doesn't just change the connector type, mind you, it (1) balances the unbalanced line so that you can make longer runs without signal degredation and (2) converts the high-impedance into a low-impeance (600ohms or so) so that a mic input can be matched to it.None of the adapters will do what you really need to do. They should work, but your could damage your computer soundcard. Do a search for Mic Level and Line Level, that should give you the "why" to the answer.
You need to buy a direct box to change the signal from line level to mic level. I would suggest the whirlwind PCDI for this...
It should get rid of the hum, yes. Just make sure yousplit the unbalanced signal properly (single 1/8" to dual TS plugs). Left Channel = Pin 2 (+) and Pin 1 (Shield/-); Right Channel = Pin 3 (+) and Pin 1 (Shield/-). The positive goes to the tip of the TS plug and the Shield/- goes to the Sleeve of the TS plug.My question is if we hook a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter and then used two DI's (one for left and one for right) would it get rid of the hum(as it is rather annoying)?
The LS9's inputs are speced to handle both mic and line...
It should get rid of the hum, yes. Just make sure yousplit the unbalanced signal properly (single 1/8" to dual TS plugs). Left Channel = Pin 2 (+) and Pin 1 (Shield/-); Right Channel = Pin 3 (+) and Pin 1 (Shield/-). The positive goes to the tip of the TS plug and the Shield/- goes to the Sleeve of the TS plug.
The PCDI is in many ways a marketing thing. A normal stereo DI with the right adapters is equivalent in performance.
howlingwolf487 said:For me, an adapter is just another place for something to go wrong; I avoid them when possible.
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