DI-BOX engineering by Fattoria Mendoza
THE INNOVATIVE FEATURES
All the DI or Amp Simulators on the market are limited to just one connection treated with cabinet emulators, sometimes with different equalization curves.
Often, most setups are underused because they are unbelievable and surreal.
To this end, we intend to:
#1) Create a dual cabinet option that matches the response you get with the Head-Cassette.
#2) Increase the harmonic pressure with a volume control.
#3) Provide a cone selector with two distinct harmonic response curvatures.
The aim is to be able to offer a greater harmonic and dynamic range capable of improving Expansion, Attack, Equalization and Saturation.
We basically simulated:
- a soft cone more hollowed out in the mid frequencies;
- a more rigid cone with a more marked signal on the medium frequencies, to reproduce sounds with greater presence.
#4) Emulate a microphone and position it as desired.
We have chosen not to decide for you, we want to leave you the possibility of positioning it in the best way and according to your needs.
Find a microphone control to emulate the position from lateral and distant, to close central.
#5) Add Send and Return to insert separate effects chain for drive and modulation;
#6) Offer three exit options:
Balanced emulation for direct connection to the mixer or full range speaker;
Unbalanced emulation for connection to a mixer, a full range speaker, a monitor or an amplifier, influencing the harmonic response curve, for a new sound;
Truebypass, always active not emulated, to connect an amplifier:
#7) We added an additional Send and Return on the external front panel, connected upstream of the Send and Return of the Drives and downstream of the Send/Return of the internal Modulations.
This utility becomes invaluable when we need to insert an additional auxiliary or temporary group of pedals, without dismantling the pedal board.
Applications
We are aware that the dynamic pressure of an amplifier, characterized by the power of the amplification itself, is difficult to emulate.
However, we have reached a level of emulation and quality that will not make you regret the lack of an amplified cabinet.
Its application is certainly related both to the environment and to the objective needs of the moment in which we find ourselves.
How can we use our Stereo Box?
1) LIVE
#1) Balanced and emulated stereo connection:
- straight to the mixer
- Full Range speaker
#2) Unbalanced and emulated stereo connection:
- straight to the mixer
- in full range speakers
- spy boxes
- Amplifiers
#3) True bypass, always active, not emulated, for connecting an amplifier
2) Studio/Home Recording
#1) Balanced and emulated stereo connection:
- straight to the mixer
- Sound Card
#2) Unbalanced and emulated stereo connection:
- straight to the mixer
- Sound Card
- Amplifiers
#3) True bypass for connecting an amplifier to be mic
#4) Reamp from recording
3) Possibility of wiring the Stereo DI Box inside our pedalboards
Separate connection in Send and Return of the DRIVE and MODULATION lines:
- Send-Return Drive MONO
- Send-Return Stereo Modulations
- External mono front send-return for connecting an additional sound processor or effects chain
- The internal wiring of the pedalboard allows the upper space of the pedalboard not to be compromised
Controls CAB emulator:
Switch:
Cone type selector:
a) Soft, with slightly scooped mid-section, Greenback style
b) more medium, Alnico style
Volume:
Check the Cabinet signal strength
Microphone:
Controls the harmonic pressure of the cone, simulating the position of the microphone in front of the cone (positioning from lateral and distant, to central and close).
Internal Area (pedal input):
SEND/RETURN Designed for separate connection of the effects chain loop (Drive-Modulations).
- DRIVE (MONO)
- MODULATIONS (Stereo)
- Ground/Lift selector
- Power supply 9V 100mA (- center + outside)
EXTERNAL INPUT AREA:
- INSTRUMENT INPUT
- INPUT SEND/RETURN (mono) auxiliary
EXTERNAL OUTPUT AREA:
- Balanced stereo output (XLR)
- Unbalanced stereo output (Mono Jack)
- Truebypass stereo direct output (Mono Jack) |