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Direct line input
A direct line input records a suitable electronic source without using a microphone.
Also called: DI, Line input
Level relevance: introduced at Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Direct line input is used for sources such as keyboards, bass DI, drum machines, or playback devices. It can give a clean signal and reduce spill or room sound.
Topics
RecordingSignal pathHardware
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.