On Jul 10, 2009, at 11:01 PM, Chris wrote:

Geoff
Let me start by saying that i purchased your 4 channel mic pre and i LOVE IT!

I was wondering, do the front DI inputs by-pass the mic transformer?

Thanks
Chris

Chris,

The direct input does not go through the transformer, it goes straight to the preamp.

Guitars have high impedance outputs and would be loaded down by the 1200Ω input of a mic pre. The DI has a very high input impedance, >100kΩ.

Geoff