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Post by admin on Feb 26, 2021 22:01:32 GMT
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Post by admin on Feb 26, 2021 22:16:18 GMT
The AE Modular Grid has now also been updated with the new modules. Again huge thanks to Gaëtan who is so quick with these updates! |
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Post by funbun on Feb 27, 2021 3:07:11 GMT
So, the new XLR out would replace the need for a DI box?
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Post by admin on Feb 27, 2021 9:11:20 GMT
So, the new XLR out would replace the need for a DI box? First I had to read up on what a DI box is and why one would need one. This is a good article IMHO www.sweetwater.com/insync/di-boxes/So I guess ... if you wanted to connect your AE system to a mixing desk that is either very far away (and needs a long cable run) or has only XLR inputs .. then the new XLR OUT does the trick without a DI box! In my home studio where all my equipment is unbalanced and going into a cheap Behringer Mixer and also everything is fairly close to each other .. I wouldn't need either. |
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Post by NightMachines on Feb 27, 2021 10:09:28 GMT
Oh wow! Add a baby case, two joysticks, some 1U button module (e.g. VCSwitch), a racklink with a long cable and you’ve got a game controller for your modular!  |
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Post by pt3r on Feb 27, 2021 12:46:59 GMT
So, the new XLR out would replace the need for a DI box? First I had to read up on what a DI box is and why one would need one. This is a good article IMHO www.sweetwater.com/insync/di-boxes/So I guess ... if you wanted to connect your AE system to a mixing desk that is either very far away (and needs a long cable run) or has only XLR inputs .. then the new XLR OUT does the trick without a DI box! In my home studio where all my equipment is unbalanced and going into a cheap Behringer Mixer and also everything is fairly close to each other .. I wouldn't need either. A DI box is typically used to convert electric guitar level outputs to a line level as for example used by mixing desk or line inputs of a sound card. |
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Post by Gaëtan on Mar 1, 2021 6:46:28 GMT
First I had to read up on what a DI box is and why one would need one. This is a good article IMHO www.sweetwater.com/insync/di-boxes/So I guess ... if you wanted to connect your AE system to a mixing desk that is either very far away (and needs a long cable run) or has only XLR inputs .. then the new XLR OUT does the trick without a DI box! In my home studio where all my equipment is unbalanced and going into a cheap Behringer Mixer and also everything is fairly close to each other .. I wouldn't need either. A DI box is typically used to convert electric guitar level outputs to a line level as for example used by mixing desk or line inputs of a sound card. If you only take the level into consideration, you are just describing a preamp. A DI will match the impedance and offer a balanced (i.e XLR) output, which will negate noise and signal loss over great distances in a way a jack can't. You can actually find passive DIs without a preamp.
I think this module is making sound engineers and live performers happy  |
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Post by spacedog on Mar 1, 2021 9:18:53 GMT
Whilst I've not seen one of Robert's modules, my intuition here is that what we've got is a pair of balanced outputs, delivered via XLR. The advantage to be gained is one of noise rejection/removal. I use balanced cables into my audio interface and it make a big difference to the quality of my recordings. The XLR connector is a robust and more "definite" system, usually with a locking mechanism. It will also allow you to connect to (usually) a different signal path within a mixer, taking in an extra preamp (for microphones) - which is how the DI box can be used with a guitar/bass, for example. I've used a DI box with a guitar, with some built-in cabinet simulation, and it works well where sticking a microphone in front of a speaker isn't feasible, but you want some of the character of the amplifier. The bottom line, from my perspective, is that this module gives you connectivity options that may be meaningful for you, especially within the context of the growing mixer configuration. If they aren't, the module isn't for you (yet) |
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