API 505 DI - 500 Series Direct Input Option:API 505 DI Direct Input The Front panel XLR is

The Front panel XLR is multed to the rear panel XLR and that is also multed to the D-Sub "INPUT" on the rear of the V4

But since the very beginning

you can mute the speakers as well

which ends up requiring a lot of work in post-production to get instruments to wake up and sound big in a mix

D/A Conversion

API 505 DI - 500 Series Direct Input Option:API 505 DI Direct Input The Front panel XLR isLike the console based API 205L, the 505 DI is specifically designed to accept a guitar, bass or keyboard direct input while minimising any loading effect on Hi Z instrument pickups. Additionally, the 505 DI's Gain Control is used to normalise an instrument's input level, up to a +4 dBu output level. API's unique TONE control reduces potential low end "mud" in the signal, while turning on the BRIGHT switch adds additional clarity if desired. The