Live Sound PA - General Direct Boxes
A 24-volt condenser mic will run perfectly on 48 volts. In fact, mics rated at as little as 9 volts can often operate on 48 volts, but you should check with the manufacturer first. Conversely, a mic will generally perform best driven by not less than its rated voltage so, for a 48-volt mic, you would obtain best results with 48 volts of phantom power. The Phantom I is a great choice for these needs.
The Zdirect is a high-quality, totally passive interface that lets you connect instrument-, line-, or speaker-level signals to a mixer or other balanced input through a high-performance audio isolation transformer. The high impedance single-ended 1/4 in. input is converted by the transformer into an isolated balanced low impedance signal source.
The DI-100x is a high-quality professional-grade active DI box for touring sound applications and recording studios. It has a major advantage over other high-end DI boxes on the market, with its built-in Sonic Maximizer processor which employs the BBE 4th Generation Processing Engine - just like the 482i and 882i Sonic Maximizer models.
Behringer's Ultra-DI DI100 is your ultimate friend and helper on stage and in the studio. With this active DI box, hum and impedance problems are a thing of the past. Every conceivable sound source - electric guitar, bass, keyboards, or what have you - can be "tamed," sending it balanced and noise free into your console. You can even connect a guitar amp's speaker output with up to 3,000 Watts. No sweat.
The Ultra-DI DI20 is an innovative active 2-channel DI-box/splitter that takes the signal directly from an unbalanced high-impedance output -- like an electric guitar -- and feeds it directly into a mixing console or recorder. It is ideally suited to augment the traveling gear of musicians (especially guitar/bass players) as well as live/studio/broadcast engineers, installation contractors and studios/live event engineers.
The DI4000 gives you 4 first-class DI channels in one rack space. With 2 inputs (XLR and 1/4 in. TRS), a balanced output (XLR) and a 1/4 in. link output per channel, up to 40 dB of switchable input attenuation, and up to 20 dB of gain, the DI4000 is equipped to deal with virtually any input signal, while the OT-1 output transformers ensure clean, powerful output.
Professional Mains/Phantom Powered 8-Channel DI-Box
With added functionality and enhanced audio performance, the AR-133 has been designed to be more affordable for musicians, studios and PA companies.
The Type 85 is the ultimate in quality and convenience. It lets you connect an acoustic instrument pickup or an electronic instrument directly to a microphone input.
The dbx DB10 Passive Direct Box includes all the basic features you would expect from a work horse direct box – 1/4-inch input and parallel thru jacks, transformer isolation, balanced XLR output, and ground lift switch – but provides additional value not found in budget direct boxes.
The DB12 Active Direct Box includes all the features of the DB10 (1/4-inch input and parallel thru jacks, transformer isolation, balanced XLR output, ground lift switch, 3-position pad switch, premium chrome toggle switches, a gold-plated Neutrik XLR output jack), but in an active version. The aggressive styling of its solid, road-worthy, cast-metal chassis is a departure from the usual utilitarian look of most direct boxes.
The Pro Co Model DB-1 is a simple passive direct box that offers clean, reliable performance without unnecessary gimmicks or frills. It can be used for nearly any instrument or signal source, from electric bass, keyboards, and drum machines to sub-mixers and external speaker outputs.
The HotShot ABi is a balanced signal source selector that allows the user to instantly select between 2 signal sources by depressing a latching footswitch. As it is completely passive, powering is not required to make it work.
The HotShot ABo is a balanced signal output selector that employs a latching switch to allow one to connect a sound source to a choice of two destinations. The HotShot ABo is completely passive and therefore does not require powering of any type to make it work.
The HotShot DM-1 is an innovative combination microphone signal splitter and mute switch that allows the user to depress a foot switch to mute his mic and redirect the signal to the monitoring system or intercom for on-stage communication with band-mates and technicians.
The Radial J48 is a great sounding active direct box that has been optimized to produce maximum headroom while working within the limited current available from standard 48V phantom power. By employing a unique switching power supply, the J48 is capable of peak transients to 9 volts without choking. The result is lower harmonic distortion, half the inter-modulation distortion and significantly improved dynamics over other DIs.
The Radial JDI is considered by many to be the world's finest direct box. It is a passive DI that employs a Jensen isolation transformer for optimum audio performance offering outstanding linearity at all frequencies, combined with extraordinary level handling without introducing distortion.
A stereo version of the Radial JDI. Ideal for recording, broadcast, and live sound where extreme dynamics such as those produced by digital sampling devices and keyboards are encountered. Completely passive, the JD4 employs two Jensen JT-DBE transformers for 100% isolation and low phase distortion.
Our flagship direct box. Features a highly acclaimed Class-A feed-forward circuit design with huge 30V internal rail voltage for absolute no-compromise performance. The JDV Mk3 expands the functionality of regular direct boxes by providing a zoned working environment with 4 instrument outputs, in addition to the traditional balanced out. This allows unprecedented flexibility and creative setups.
The Radial JDX Reactor is a direct box designed to capture the explosive dynamics and warm tone of the electric guitar by connecting between the head and cabinet of a guitar amplifier to provide a direct feed to the PA or recording system.
A two-channel hybrid direct box designed to address the demand for interfacing computer sound cards, consumer electronics and other gear to professional sound systems. The JPC features two active 48V phantom powered channels in a compact, rugged enclosure. The JPC combines an active drive circuit, for long cable runs, with transformer isolated inputs to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops. Multiple input and thru connectors for great versatility include 1/8 in. stereo, 1/4 in. stereo and RCA.
The new Radial Pro48 direct box, an active direct box with nine times more headroom than the competition, less distortion and a great price.
The Radial ProDIs are high-quality, full-range passive direct boxes equipped with custom-made audio transformers for exceptional signal handling without saturation and with extremely low phase distortion in the critical bass and mid regions. The result is exceptional clarity and definition at an attractive price point.
The Radial ProDIs are high-quality, full-range passive direct boxes equipped with custom-made audio transformers for exceptional signal handling without saturation and with extremely low phase distortion in the critical bass and mid regions. The result is exceptional clarity and definition at an attractive price point.
The DB25B is a transformer balanced, passive direct box. It features a Ground Lift switch for hum elimination, and an Attenuator control for padding the input signal from -20dB to -infinity dB. Padding the input signal provides a way to connect the DB25B to a line level signal, even a speaker level signal and connecting it to a balanced line or Mic input on a mixer. The two 1/4 inch; inputs are paralleled pass-throughs to also send the input signal to a tuner, pre amp, etc..
The S-direct plus gives you all the same features of the original S-direct, but in stereo. It's like having 2 direct boxes in 1, perfect for keyboard players, or any instrument with multiple outputs.
The SM DI4 value series is a multi function 4 channel direct injection box and stereo line mixer all in one single unit rackmount chassis. The SM DI4 value series features 4 channels of Unbalanced to Balanced converters with 10dB pad and earth lift selector provided per channel.
A premium Direct Box that converts a line, instrument, or speaker level signal to a low impedance mic level. The input is Hi-Z bridging. Features include a 30dB pad switch for selecting line/instrument or speaker level, a switchable low pass roll-off filter to eliminate amplifier noise, and a ground lift switch on the Lo-Z output. Utilizes the TRHL-M transformer.
The EDB1 direct box offers rugged construction while maintaining exceptional sound quality. Features include a pad switch for connecting to "hot" signal sources and a ground lift switch. Metal construction is solid, and sound quality is excellent.
An economical Direct Box that converts a line or instrument level unbalanced signal to a low impedance balanced signal. The input is Hi-Z bridging and the output is provided with a ground lift switch. Utilizes the TRHL transformer.
The Whirlwind pcDI ® is the first dual direct box designed to interface your unbalanced stereo line sources with professional balanced low impedance equipment. This unit contains two completely separate DIs with color coded RCA phono type input and through jacks and color coded XLR outputs. Each section is totally isolated from the other, features a ground lift switch to help eliminate hum and a 20dB pad switch for connecting to "hot" signals. Perfect for interfacing with CD players, computer sound cards, tape decks, etc.