All user reviews for the Samson Technologies S-direct

In between you plug any instrument equipped with a jack.
Output XLR is to go on a sound card for example.

USE

We put a 9V battery and go!
I bought it to plug a guitar distortion pedal and to connect it all the sound card. In fact I wanted to have only the sound of my pedal and my guitar. I record a demo to my Mtal of black Metal Muff. As I have no amp is the best way to have a sufficient level to save. I was pass by the POD II I sold because I got too digital. The sound of the Metal Muff is analog, I wanted a gear dformant sound the least and especially lower cost.

SOUND QUALITY

The coloring is very minimal, that is what I wanted. Indeed, any passive instrument sounds very well with the Metal Muff (for Metal). With this live bote and the pedal, I have exactly the sound I'm looking for a really low price. It quickly to invest in a high amp if you do that the studio and not dforme sound.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for a month and I am very satisfied. I like the fact that it does not dforme sound, it amplifies the level enough to connect the instrument to the sound card. After the pedal I use possde a very damn good equalizer (which I recommend to any fan 79 euros of its saturated!) To 40 + 79 euros is the price of POD but at least the sound is excellent! Anyone who needs a single sound is therefore likely to apprcier!
With the experience I would do this choice the numriques gadgets goes 5 minutes!

Direct box active (battery powered or power fantme)

front: between a jack, switch to select the input level (guitar or speaker) output link to connect directly to an amp

Rear: one for slecteur mode power supply (battery / power supply fantme), XLR output is connected directly to the console switch 'ground lift' to ground loops, and space for cell

Team plastoc feet, solid aluminum chassis: all seems sturdy and do not take place

This unit can also process signals a high level of attenuation switch thanks

What more for a simple DI?

UTILIZATION

Easy to use, it is empty ...
One branch, we choose the level and mode of power supply, and roll my chicken ... need I say more?
Manual level, it remains simple and amber, but still gives the same sample applications.

SOUND QUALITY

I bought it in order to plug my electric guitar directly to my mixer (behringer mxb1002) that does not accept the high impdances in between (acute food, breath, unusable for this mani re)
Obviously, with it day and night, I appeared in a console between the level lev clear and without distortion. The sound that emerges from this boiboite seems excellent.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this box for almost a year, permanently connected and powered by power supply fantme (FYI, my table DBiT of 24 v, not the 48v, which seems sufficient for its good foctionnement).

It has done its job, and I dlivre the sound I expected. This is my Premire DI, I did not compare with MODELS in the same price range, but in absolute terms, it seems really solid and reliable for acceptable price.

I ogled at the DI behringer beginners who were not prepared in time when I needed it quickly, and this fills my needs and MODEL expectations. I'm happy, I resign with no worries!

DI classic.
Nice finish.
Connectivity standard.
No rack.

UTILIZATION

Config & using ultra simple.
Manual in English, but very clear.
A tiny error can be: The buttons are too easily accessible. Sometimes you touch it by taking the device in hand or moving.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound remains largely unchanged, it is just a bit more muffled, but It's easily correctable through the equalizer.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two weeks, but before using it live, I wanted to test it.

I did try a few musicians who prefer working without ID, who do not want to hear about or have never tried. Their overall opinion was very satisfactory:

Either they were totally convinced, or they accept dorénavent no problems playing through a DI rather than a direct sound recording on their 4 x 12''.

I have been strongly advised by my supplier.
Excellent quality / price ratio. It could pay at least double the price in a different brand, for the same quality.
I intend to redeem myself a couple of DI a few times, and I'll most likely be the model.

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UTILIZATION

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?

is very simple to use.
It's plug & play.

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Yes!

SOUND QUALITY

- The sound of your instruments or microphones is properly reproduced?

Yes! for the LIVE is an excellent qualitprix.

For the studio there y 'products significantly more efficient .... but gets all the same to work well.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

3 years.

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

+ =>
- Excellent qualitprix.
- Simple to use.
- Robust and reliable.

- =>
- At this price l. .... there is no point ngatifs.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

No, but I knew the DI Beringher .....
There's no pictures SAMSON is much better!

- How do you report qualitprix?

EXCELLENT!

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

YES! For the live and if we do not want to ruin it .... perfect!

Bote of simple direct

UTILIZATION

Without specific problem I do not think we can do to make easy!

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is neutral and is by no color but there are much the same son.sa trs work well!

OVERALL OPINION

I bought a few days ago to the model of my group and I must say that I have for my money because that is when even 50 euros an excellent product that is very s good job and works of hell! it is more solid in a Casing in mtal easy to store! I think that made for the live bote is excellent but if you want a warmer, more nuanced in the studio better pramp good lamps. but in a home studio she did a great job!

Hello

Onreux few simple hardware and does not blush DI high-end prices prohibitive.

UTILIZATION

Only small BMOL, the LED indicating the prsence the phantom power supply is faint, even on a console 48V, and the push level located between the two bases Jack, who both transparent can be depressed by mgarde, therefore in the position attnu without realizing it. A two-tone button would have simplified the cntrole. Otherwise robust hardware

SOUND QUALITY

Neutral behavior

OVERALL OPINION

I use these boxes for 2 years without any worries
Only the small problem of visibility of a push ncessite Checker per share on the said push to ensure their correct positions when the conditions of lights on scne are low.
Trs good value qualitprix
As for shoes "faudraiit dpenser be crazy for more."

Here's the manual: https://www.samsontech.com/products/relatedDocs/S-direct_ownman.pdf

TRS is simple, and quite enough!

UTILIZATION

Simple and effective, taking into account the fact that it costs only 50

one connects to, then derrire, and voila a roll!

SOUND QUALITY

The gain is quite good, the sound is rather clear (not too much color), it only loses some momentum trs ...
it fulfills its rle!

FYI, I am bassist, so the high impdances was going well ...

OVERALL OPINION

Scne uses for, and for some RPTES large format ...
it's been a month and I use it all goes rather well, it does its job!
at the same time, do not expect a U5 is not the same budget either ...
I'd say it's an excellent investment for a DI secour

EDIT 06/09/2008: sold for way over a DI Aphex! This is a relief since I DI the amp in my head.

What technology is used? (Analog, numrique, lamp ...)
Active direct box, battery power or power supply fantme.

What is the connection?
Link in between and Jack, XLR output
Note that the plugs are of excellent quality and finish of all the confidence next pay the price.

UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale Is it easy?
Use simple, clear srigraphie

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Manuel comprehensive and clear

SOUND QUALITY

The sound of your instruments or microphones is properly reproduced? The prampli is it clear or does it brings a stain?
Its good quality. Less dynamic with a BSS, but sound quality comparable (as the two products are not in the same price range!)

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
About four years

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Plus: Price, durability, sound quality
Minimum: Diode tmoin alim of inconspicuous, easy-press buttons accidentally (including pad). The BSS with many rigid interstitial unavantage al.
It has no XLR input (I quibble a bit ...)
Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
I possde a BSS AR133 and Samson S Direct +
How do you report qualitprix?
Hard to beat!
Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
Yes, and I see this frquemment MODEL on trays o we have the means to pay for more expensive MODELS ...

Input jack 1 / 4 output for connecting instrument or preamp, a button to select the desired level. XLR output to go to a console. A button to connect or not to ground (recommended). Powered by 9V battery or phantom power (48V). A button to select the power mode.

== Simple and effective!

UTILIZATION

Operation is simple if you understand what's the point! The advantage of this trick is used to transform a power output jack which will have huge losses after 6m XLR for better transport of the signal. This is not a preamp, let alone an amp. If you plug a preamp or an instrument directly above and you hear the recorded sound you may be surprised! In fact he will miss the stage amplifier and the loudspeakers to the sound!

Therefore reserved for those who want to dub sound in the instrument output or line out of their amp, the console is located at more than 6m and will rework their sound by incorporating taken simus HP, amp and effects.

No need for manual, just understand what we do.

I spent some time explaining what it is because it is not necessarily what one expects: the view of comemich look a little lower and you will understand why he was so disappointed ...

SOUND QUALITY

no color, not had any problems yet!

OVERALL OPINION

I do not use it often but it has never disappointed. I especially like the little metal box emcombrant and robust, reliable connections and the fact that she is fed phatom. 9V battery drains very quickly even if you do not use it. So I'm going to put 9 because it is the only fault she has!