I never did buy a DI box. I’ve been using the EMU 1820m to record guitars.
I’m satisfied doing that, but if I want to use Steinberg interfaces with
my guitars, I’m convinced I’ll need to invest in a DI box, but I’m not
confident that is a cure, so I’m using what I know works instead. If I was
using distorted guitar, I might use a Steinberg box. I’d try it anyway.
With this set-up, I use two computers. The UR824 for mics through a Vista x64 box. Then
output the mic on the rear of the UR824 into the EMU unit which then records into XP x64.
(EMU gain at ZERO - UR824 output @ 50%) The guitar goes straight into the EMU 1820m. So
the mic and guitar gets recorded into XP x64, all routed through the Emu unit ultimately.
It’s more complicated than it needs to be, but it works.
I don’t use inputs 1 & 2 on the UR824 at all. That is probably why I wouldn’t be at all satisfied
only using a UR22 for a personal “gig-box”. Only way in, is with the two front inputs which i avoid
altogether on the UR824.
Tim