Recording an electric instrument's signal straight into the console, bypassing an amp.
Direct injection first appears on a Beatles record on 'Flying' (1967).
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| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Paul, John, George | Paul McCartney's bass part was overdubbed onto track two via a direct injection (DI) box straight into the mixing console, bypassing mic and amp, d… |
| 2 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Paul | On 1 February 1967, Paul McCartney overdubbed his bass guitar for take 9 by direct injection (DI) straight into the mixing desk, bypassing an ampli… |
| 3 | With a Little Help from My Friends | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Ringo | Bass recorded from control room via DI |
| 4 | Flying | 1967 | Magical Mystery Tour | – | George Harrison's guitar on the 8 September 1967 basic track was recorded via DI box instead of a mic'd amp, giving it its distinctive 'mellow, jaz… |
| 5 | Revolution | 1968 | Past Masters | John | Guitars plugged straight into mixing console |
Paul McCartney's bass part was overdubbed onto track two via a direct injection (DI) box straight into the mixing console, bypassing mic and amp, d…
On 1 February 1967, Paul McCartney overdubbed his bass guitar for take 9 by direct injection (DI) straight into the mixing desk, bypassing an ampli…
Bass recorded from control room via DI
George Harrison's guitar on the 8 September 1967 basic track was recorded via DI box instead of a mic'd amp, giving it its distinctive 'mellow, jaz…
Guitars plugged straight into mixing console
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