Is a direct box needed or recommended for guitars to use with this mixer, or not necessary?
326090
I use my bass on it and don't need a DI. I don't see why guitar would need one either. However, if you want good tone while using it, a good DI couldn't hurt.
326091
No direct box needed. The unit has regular guitar cord inputs & two XLR mic inputs that you "could" use with a direct box if you had some reason to do so but as it stands, just plug in and play.
326092
Happy to help. I have my Roland Phantom-S plugged into 1 & 2 (both 1 & 2 have also XLR inputs if you like) then a eMu Morpheus into 3&4 using standard guitar cords... works fine.
602776
Put of the top. Make sure the phantom power on your mixer is turned on. The condenser mikes need it
1385822
Yes you will need something like a pa system or mixer. I use this with a peavy fx-2 mixer. Speakdrs if you want to hear sound.
439952
you don't have to because this is a powered speaker. what you need is a mixer.
1127265
Hi , this is an active box , you need to choose a non powered box to be able to use your receiver. Cervin wega has the box but non active. You could add a mixer to it if you like , but you do not have to , Let me know if you have more questions , or you could call us
2029610
Yep. You can use both as long as you have two xlr inputs available on your mixer.
1416793
The DI box works on the input side of your mixer or amp. Whether you have speakers connected should make no difference.
470221
Usually you use a 1/4 inch instrument cable to a direct injection (DI) box and then dorm the DI box, use a XLR mic cable to a PA system. Or, if you are going directly to an instrument amplifier (like a guitar amp) then you use th 1/4 inch instrument cable directly to the amplifier.
197889
No. You will need to purchase clear cables to connect to the mixer . One for each channel
1573246
not required. I can play directly to the amp or use a preamp if I need more volume. It won't be as loud without a preamp but it works fine if all you need is a little boost.
137583
I had same problem, so i just don't my guitar on it, instead spending a lot of time figuring it out, i plug my guitar wayto the mixer. I have better control over the setting that way too. hope that helps.
607426
No don't hook up directly. Laptop to mixer then direct box to instrument on separate channel.
992700
You're only going to get software in the box. If you don't have a cable for your electric guitar I would recommend going out and buying one. You will also need a recording interface that connects your guitar to your computer. Again, this is just software.
898973
Depends on what you're doing. For mixing music from left to right and right to left this is all you need (and a laptop, and you will be better off also purchasing VDJ full, I'm sure this device gives you a good discount on buying that software). If you also need to attach mics (more than one) and also want to mix from CDs, then you'd also need a channel mixer.
1124594
I suggest using a guitar pedal eq (or some other type of preamp) before you go to the mixer. This will boost the signal and the pickups tone. I am currently using this on a mandolin. It sounds very natural. I have tried this on a cello, it was plenty fat. I think with the eq you will get a good sound. You can't beat the price. You could even get crazy, buy 2 pickups and 2 eq's and put 1 in the F-hole and 1 on the bridge???
1333138
one xlr and one 1/4" outputs, your choice, I'm currently using a Countryman direct box for my K&K; pickup for direct input to a mixer...Glenn
1778215
The box has either a 1/4" or XLR output so depending on your receiver/ mixer or speakers would determine your connection to your gear.