to the forum.What cable do I need to connect the DI out on my Origin 20C to my audio interface? 1/4” TRS or 1/4” TS? I’m assuming a speaker cable, so TRS? The AI can accept a 1/4 “ jack or an XLR.
Regular cable; thanks! I don’t think my Scarlett AI can take the powered speaker out.to the forum.
Speaker cable is not necessary for the DI out, and the amp is not stereo, so a TS instrument cable is all you need.
The DI out has a built-in speaker emulation, so if your interface can accept the 8 or 16 ohm powered speaker out, you may get a better quality signal.
Edit: You can also unplug the speaker - the Origin20 has a built-in dummy load that is activated when the speaker is not connected.
Safe with the Origin.Regular cable; thanks! I don’t think my Scarlett AI can take the powered speaker out.
I can disconnect the speaker while the DI is connected and not blow my amp? That’s impressive! I did $200 worth of damage to my old YCV40 when I turned it on with the speaker cable out.
So is the DI a powered out or a line level out? If I get what you said, a line level out needs an instrument cable or a shielded guitar cable to block any RF signals but use an unshielded cable if using the 8 or 16 ohm speaker output to prevent over-heating?Speaker cables are unshielded. The size of the powered signal coming from the power amp completely overwhelms any rf interference the cable may pick up.
Instrument cable is shielded because rf interference may be on a par with the un-amplified signal from a guitar pickup.
The shielding on an instrument cable is also a possible cause of heat build up from a powered signaI causing a fire risk, and isn't used for speaker connections.
DI out is unbalanced line level - shielded instrument cable is best.So is the DI a powered out or a line level out? If I get what you said, a line level out needs an instrument cable or a shielded guitar cable to block any RF signals but use an unshielded cable if using the 8 or 16 ohm speaker output to prevent over-heating?
Yeah, it's very easy. You can use loadbox like AMT PE-15 to get raw signal and disable speakerHijacking an old thread rather than starting a new one as relevant subject
I hadn't realised the ORI20 had a built in dummy - that's potentially useful.
I've not tried the emulated out yet but I know I don't care for the one in my DSL1. Is it even feasible to think about getting an unfiltered DI that could feed an IR loader for silent interface use? Isolation boxes aren't an option and small terraced housing means headphone operation at home is desirable for flexibility as it lets me pick my time rather than looking for everyone to be out first
I've not tried the emulated out yet but I know I don't care for the one in my DSL1.
Is it even feasible to think about getting an unfiltered DI that could feed an IR loader for silent interface use? Isolation boxes aren't an option and small terraced housing means headphone operation at home is desirable for flexibility as it lets me pick my time rather than looking for everyone to be out first
DI out is unbalanced line level - shielded instrument cable is best.
Speaker out should be balanced, 2 conductor speaker cable.
DI OUT signal has EQ filter, so i prefered raw signal from loadbox for IR loaderThe Origin has a DI rather than an emulated out, though I believe it's "speaker simulated", meaning it's not just a pure DI output as such. The e-out on the DSL's is a bad joke and an insult to their tone, hehe.
That's what I was thinking. The 'speaker simulation' on the DSL1 is atrocious unless sludge is your bag. I'm kinda expecting to find the ORI20 suffers the same... If Marshall ever send anyone to read this stuff, it would be awesome to have a pure DI option..DI OUT signal has EQ filter, so i prefered raw signal from loadbox for IR loader
That's what I was thinking. The 'speaker simulation' on the DSL1 is atrocious unless sludge is your bag. I'm kinda expecting to find the ORI20 suffers the same... If Marshall ever send anyone to read this stuff, it would be awesome to have a pure DI option..
@PelliX , have you tried the DI out on the Studio800?
I’ve got a Bugera G5 Infinium that has an exemplary e-out, with the choice of either a 2-12 or a 4-12 virtual cab. The Bugera e-out actually sounds better than the amp does thru speakers, much better imo.
So much better than any Marshall e-out I’ve ever heard. The e-out alone is worth the price that I paid for the amp 7 years ago, ($200 open box at Sweetwater). I use if often for silent playing or recording, you just leave the amp in standby and the e-out is activated.
Pretty much. I mean most people probably want the emulated out for practice purposes where they really need a speaker put of the equation. I'm not sure many really want it for recording purposes anymore as there are just so many other options now.