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forwardaudio · Post by **forwardaudio** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:19 pm

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?

Forgotten · Post by **Forgotten** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:16 pm

It depends. Sometimes it’s worth it, particularly when you want to blend in a clean part to give more emphasis to individual notes.

forwardaudio · Post by **forwardaudio** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:42 pm

Forgotten wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:16 pm It depends. Sometimes it’s worth it, particularly when you want to blend in a clean part to give more emphasis to individual notes.

Absolutely agreed. I would say it's better for solos and licks than rhythm.

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:38 pm

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

tapper mike · Post by **tapper mike** » Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:12 am

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.

Hermetech Mastering · Post by **Hermetech Mastering** » Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:11 am

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.

donkey tugger · Post by **donkey tugger** » Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:19 am

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.

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Mixing Guitar DIs with mic tracks. Is it worth it?

Do you mix your DI tracks with the mic tracks?