DI boxes part 3: Amplifier DIs - using, advantages and disadvantages

The third video in the DI box series, examining the 'direct outs' or 'balanced line outs' that are found on the back of many amplifiers today. How does one set these up to work with a mixing console, and what are their advantages and disadvantages compared to stand alone external DI boxes?

00:00 Intro
01:48 What does an amplifier DI do?
02:35 How do I set up and use an amplifier DI? (Vox AGA70)
07:44 Mixer gain setting procedure
11:10 Advantages of amplifier DIs
12:32 Disadvantages of amplifier DIs
14:48 Vox AGA70 direct out vs Radial JDI
15:58 Hartke A25 direct out vs. BSS AR-133
19:28 Feature set comparison - Radial JDI vs. Hartke A25
21:16 How to read an amplifier block diagram

DI boxes part 1:    • DI boxes part 1: What does a DI box d...  
DI boxes part 2:    • DI boxes part 2: Active vs. Passive  
DI boxes part 4:    • DI Boxes Part 4: Stompbox/Pedal DIs  

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