If you're wondering whether you can use a DI box without an amp, the answer is yes! A DI box can be used to connect your instrument directly to a mixer or PA system, without the need for an amplifier. This can be a great option if you're looking to save space or reduce noise, as you won't need to worry about lugging an amp around with you. Keep in mind, however, that you may need to boost the signal from your DI box with an EQ or pedal if you're looking to achieve a fuller sound.
No, you cannot reverse a DI box. The DI box is designed to convert an unbalanced signal to a balanced one, and reversing the DI box would cause the signal to be unbalanced again.
A DI box is a great way to get a clean, uncolored signal from your guitar when going into an amplifier or audio interface. But what if you want to use pedals with a DI box? The good news is that you can absolutely use pedals with a DI box! The best way to do this is to use a pedal that has a “dry out†or “direct out†option. This will allow you to send your pedal’s signal directly to the DI box, bypassing your amplifier entirely. If your pedal doesn’
A direct box- or DI box- is an electronic device that connects a high impedance, unbalanced output signal to a low impedance, balanced input signal. DI boxes are used to connect the output of an electric guitar or bass directly to the input of a mixing console's mic preamp, in order to avoid the "hum" and "buzz" problems that can occur when amplifiers or electric instruments are connected directly to a mixing console's line inputs. Most DI boxes also provide a degree of impedance matching, to make the load presented to the instrument by the DI box closer
4.8/5
Low distortion and zero phase distortion
Linear from 20Hz-18kHz
Passive stereo direct box
Dual proprietary transformer for impedance conversion and isolation
XLR input
$234
Our acoustic drums were recently replaced with electric drums as part of a church renovation. Our sanctuary was simply too small and boisterous to handle the acoustics well. The difficulty was that once the electronic drums were connected, they would occasionally "clip" (pop in the speakers) when struck more forcefully. This appeared to be a random occurrence that kept repeating repeatedly rather than a steady, repetitive event. We have to reduce the drum set loudness to 3 or lower to prevent this (Default is 13).In addition, the speakers were making this HORRIBLE BUZZ. The buzz persisted no matter what volume you set the drum kit to (Same level). The buzz could be diminished but not entirely eliminated by turning down the drum level on the mixing board, and as a result, the other instruments and vocals began to overshadow the drums.I performed some study and came to the conclusion that we must be in a "Ground Loop." I decided to give this product a try after reading reviews about it. This is what I put in between the snake and the drum set. I was astonished to discover that there was absolutely NO SOUND when I turned on the sound system—not a buzz, hum, or other type of noise. Even though I hadn't switched anything on, it made no sound. Even before the renovation, our sound system has NEVER been that quiet. Man, this thing isn't working, now I have NO sound, was my initial thought. I should at least TEST the drums first, I thought as I moved near the box to begin troubleshooting. Guess what? They were effective. Praise God, the box was really THAT GOOD. Additionally, I can now set the drums back on the default volume level of 13 without any problems, which appears to have resolved the Popping / Clipping volume issue we were previously experiencing.
4.4/5
Inexpensive direct box with a fantastic footprint and the sound quality
Uses Whirlwind's TRHL transformer that's riveted, not glued, to the chassis
An ideal direct box for anyone requiring professional quality and durability in an economical package
Converts a line or instrument level unbalanced signal to a low impedance mic level balanced signal
The IMP is an in-line transformer that converts a line or instrument level unbalanced signal to a low impedance mic level balanced signal
$234
It's difficult to comment on a gadget with such a basic purpose, however it has lasted me a long time without breaking down like the DI box it replaced. The ground/lift switch was helpful in getting rid of a buzz from the system. It's challenging to evaluate the sound quality. Although it appears that the sound coming from the PA is less bright, it could be be the system and not the DI box. The amp/cab simulator must be used, but it's a good way to connect an electric guitar directly to the PA's XLR jack.
4.4/5
Ultra-flat frequency response due to renowned BEHRINGER OT-1 transformer
Professional and multi-purpose direct injection box for stage and studio applications
Internal battery automatically shuts off when phantom power is applied
Authentic 4 x 12" speaker emulation by renowned amp designer Jurgen Rath
Provides impedance and signal matching for the direct connection of instruments to mixers and amplifiers
$234
I just received this and tested it but felt the need to review to clear up the buzzing/hum issue. First off, this thing feels solidly build. Nothing cheap feeling about it. It mounts in the rear of my rack with velcro tape nicely. The cab sim sounds very good - better than the pod HD cab sims to my ears, which is what I plan to use this box in place of (the lousy pod cab sims) if my power amp dies during a gig.- so this is a backup (for now- more on that later) (for now- more on that later.) . Also with this box, I can use my usual pod patches that have no cab sims and just plug into this, using the same patches without having to add cabs to the patches if my power amp were to die at a gig, since i'll then need to go direct to PA - this box will provide the cab model for all my patches. Again the cab sim sounds plenty good on this box..I plugged my Pod HD unbalanced out into this, and then the bypass on to my power amp, so I am sending this box a line level signal - when used in this manner, it's dead quiet - NO hum. Only when used as a load box, from a power amp speaker out (the manual says this is designed for it if desired) does the box produce hum. If I needed a true load box, I would not expect a $40 box to pull this off, but as a true DI box using a line level signal, it works great, no hum, and the cab sim is excellent.It is promising enough that at my next gig i'm going to try running direct for a set, and compare this setup (pod -> G100 -> PA) to my usual (Pod -> Tube power amp --> V30 loaded guitar cab miced up) for another set and see which sounds better to the sound guy. If this box sounds better, i've got some changes to make on my rig!
4.4/5
Professional and multi-purpose direct injection box for stage and studio applications
N/A
Allows direct connection to speaker outputs with up to 3,000 Watts
Ultra-flat frequency response due to renowned BEHRINGER OT-2 transformer
Provides impedance and signal matching for the direct connection of instruments to mixers and amplifiers
Ground Lift switch eliminates typical ground loop problems
$234
But this deserves it. Listen, a DI box is nothing but one in and two outs with a transformer between them. Would a $250 Neve DI box sound better? Possibly. Will a $100 Radial last longer? Probably. Do I care? Oh my Carl Sagan no, this little DI box sounds great and it's small enough to fit right on my pedal board. I do not baby this unit: It's been dropped, it's gotten rain on it, and it still sounds wonderful. I run two amps- a big-wattage solid-state bass amp for the lows and an all-tube guitar amp for the mids and highs, and a third line is just clean DI. I have used green Radial DI boxes, the industry standard, every time I go into the studio, but I wanted one for myself. I simply couldn't justify spending $100 on a little box with two 1/4" jacks, and XLR jack and a transformer in it when the world's largest musical equipment company sells this for several times less. I really cannot tell the difference.
4.2/5
Use with high output signals, including speakers.
Easy to use passive electronic device and control hum and buzz from stage with the ground lift.
Bi-directional impedance matching.
-20dB and -40dB pad options.
Heavy-duty 14 gauge steel construction.
$234
So today saw the arrival of the Monoprice Sound Block passive direct box. I'm amazed at how they managed to do it for only $14.99. (and free Prime shipping). Due to the weight of the box when I first opened it, I initially believed they had shipped the wrong item (if weight was an indication of quality, then this is an 11). But when I opened the box, it was exactly what I had ordered, so I turned it on to give it a try. Despite my high expectations, there is no hiss or other noise, and the ground lift and attenuation switches also function properly. The 14 inch jacks are a little difficult to plug into, but that will probably soften with use, if I had to decide. I wholeheartedly endorse this product if you're looking for an inexpensive, high-quality passive direct box.
4.1/5
1/8" I/O
2-way Stereo Level Converter (Balanced to Unbalanced and Unbalanced to Balanced) with XLR
$234
a gadget created to raise the pre-out voltage coming from your receiver. There is no greater application for this than subwoofer use when a pro AMP is connected to a consumer HT Receiver.Why? Your HT Receiver doesn't supply a good amount of voltage on the LFE Pre-Outs without making it extremely hot, and that Pro AMP will need a greater level of voltage before it will decide to do anything with it.Why not run the pre-outs at their maximum capacity? A few things, however, may occur: 1) they may introduce distortions into the signal that could impair the audio; 2) they may shorten the pre-lifespan; out's and 3) they may not be sufficient to drive the external AMP to its maximum power. (The third item is crucial.)Why utilize a Pro AMP? Cheap power with excellent performance AND the majority include DSP (wow!).Now, take into account the fact that DSP (Digital Signal Processing) IS vital and that these don't offer it; nevertheless, there are solutions available that offer both signal amplification and DSP capabilities. They are more expensive but also a more effective option than switching from boosted signal to AMP with DSP. For an introductory to setting up your HT, going with a CLEANBox Pro -> Pro AMP w/DSP is certainly safer, easier and cheaper, maybe just not the best way.I've been using mine for about two years, and until I had to relocate it the other day, I actually forgot I had it. My major qualm is the form factor, I know vehicle use was a priority hence smaller sizes are vital but for HT use the size is quite a bother on initial set up. After that, though, everything is fine; I just wish I could have it in a larger box type.The uses for the CLEANBoxPro has been restated many times, figured I'd toss in mine! Would I buy again? no, but that's not against the product itself, I just want something with DSP so I can put a bunch of power amps after it.
3.8/5
This Unit is a two channel isolation device designed to connect high Impedance devices to low impedance
A variety of inputs are provided including stereo and mono 1/4-in, stereo RCA, and stereo 1/8-in (3.5mm)
A heavy duty steel chassis was chosen to provide maximum reliability when used in demanding live sound reinforcement applications
The unit is completely passive, and utilizes rolls proprietary audio Transformers for superior sound
$234
The DI box is excellent. The POT style attenuators per channel make it incredibly easy to get the perfect levels for a variety of applications. When using this device, audio doesn't seem to undergo any EQ changes, and there are of course options for ground lift and mono.I use this gadget along with my Zoom H4N to record line-level audio (without it, the levels are way too high). Put the microphone level on the zoom to 1 and use the two knobs on this guy to set your levels if you want to achieve the same result; it works amazing!I've also used this to connect a PC's sound output to a soundboard, and it performed admirably in that use as well.It is exceptionally nicely made and sturdy. There isn't anything else I could think of that I would want more from this unit. It was quite pricey, but even a nice non-stereo DI box costs money.
3.4/5
Easily connects instruments: getting the signal of a musical instrument to the PA system is easier with this direct box. Just connect the electric Bass, Guitar, keyboard or other processors to the ground lift adapter & enjoy pure & clean audio
Versatile direct box: aside from music instruments, The DI unit can also be connected to the line output of a boom box or consumer stereo system if you want to sample old records. The hum eliminator is used for connecting unbalanced devices as well
¼ “ device connector: provides a variety of DI solutions with its ¼ inch device connector and detachable AC power cord for live sound recording applications. It allows you to easily connect keyboards, guitars & outboard signal processors
Provides clean audio: useful for connecting unbalanced signals from sources sub mixers, effects processors & keyboards to a main PA or recording mixer. This Impedance transformer also has buzz & hum cancellation ability
$234
If you know what you're getting, this is a solid product at a fair price. This is a passive direct box that uses a transformer to balance the impedance of an XLR balanced and a 1/4" unbalanced signal. Some considerations in this regard include the fact that this is not an amplifier and lacks any internal active powered circuitry. Any transformer has some inherent loss, so the signal leaving might not be nearly as strong as the signal entering. An active direct box with powered circuits and operational amplifiers is what you need if you want a lossless direct box with low impedance. Not one of those, though. Having said that, it does a respectable job and is constructed much like a brick house. It is quite substantial, and if it doesn't work out for you as a proper direct box, you can surely use it as a theft deterrent tool. Good small unit, though, I mean it. There is very little to no likelihood of introducing additional noise or hum because there are no active electronics. If you feed anything with higher volume, like a speaker output into something that's expecting lower level, like a microphone input, it does have some attenuation resistors (meaning it can make loud things quieter). If you have ground loop hum, it can also perform ground lift. (And if you're not sure what that is, just nod and seem to be pleased.)Overall, I gave it 4 stars since it's a terrific little unit as long as you know what you're getting. Be sure to study up on the distinctions between active and passive direct boxes, though. Enjoy your hunt!
3.4/5
DURABLE MATERIAL: Made of all steel chassis, this direct injection box is guaranteed to last for a long period of time. Aside from its heavy duty construction, it is also a convenient tool for musicians as it comes with 2 high-quality direct boxes in one enclosure
VERSATILE DIRECT BOX: Aside from music instruments, the DI unit can also be connected to the line output of a boom box or consumer stereo system if you want to sample old records. The hum eliminator is used for connecting unbalanced devices as well
PROVIDES CLEAN AUDIO: Useful for connecting unbalanced signals from sources submixers, effects processors & keyboards to a main PA or recording mixer. This impedance transformer also has buzz & hum cancellation ability
EASILY CONNECTS INSTRUMENTS: Getting the signal of a musical instrument to the PA system is easier with this direct box. Just connect the electric bass, guitar, keyboard or other processors to the ground lift adapter & enjoy pure & clean audio
DEVICE CONNECTOR: Provides a variety of DI solutions with its ¼ inch device connector and detachable AC power cord for live sound recording applications. It allows you to easily connect keyboards, guitars & outboard signal processors
$234
If you know what you're getting, this is a solid product at a fair price. This is a passive direct box that uses a transformer to balance the impedance of an XLR balanced and a 1/4" unbalanced signal. Some considerations in this regard include the fact that this is not an amplifier and lacks any internal active powered circuitry. Any transformer has some inherent loss, so the signal leaving might not be nearly as strong as the signal entering. An active direct box with powered circuits and operational amplifiers is what you need if you want a lossless direct box with low impedance. Not one of those, though. Having said that, it does a respectable job and is constructed much like a brick house. It is quite substantial, and if it doesn't work out for you as a proper direct box, you can surely use it as a theft deterrent tool. Good small unit, though, I mean it. There is very little to no likelihood of introducing additional noise or hum because there are no active electronics. If you feed anything with higher volume, like a speaker output into something that's expecting lower level, like a microphone input, it does have some attenuation resistors (meaning it can make loud things quieter). If you have ground loop hum, it can also perform ground lift. (And if you're not sure what that is, just nod and seem to be pleased.)Overall, I gave it 4 stars since it's a terrific little unit as long as you know what you're getting. Be sure to study up on the distinctions between active and passive direct boxes, though. Enjoy your hunt!
If you're playing electronic drums, you might need a DI box. This will help you connect your drums to a mixer or PA system. A DI box will also help reduce noise and ensure a clear signal.
Do I need both overdrive and distortion? No, you don't necessarily need both overdrive and distortion. If you're just starting out, you might want to try using one or the other to see which sound you prefer. Overdrive tends to be a bit smoother and warmer sounding, while distortion is usually harsher and more aggressive. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide which sound you like best.
A DI box is not strictly necessary for vocals, but it can be very helpful in getting a clear, strong signal to your mixer or recorder. If you have a particularly long cable run or are using multiple microphones, a DI box can help to reduce noise and interference.
No, DI boxes typically do not boost signal. A DI box is used to convert an unbalanced signal to a balanced signal, or to convert a high impedance signal to a low impedance signal.
A DI box, or direct injection box, is a device used to connect instruments with high impedance levels, such as electric guitars and basses, to audio devices with low impedance levels, such as mixing consoles and PA systems. DI boxes typically have a transformer that converts the high impedance signal to a low impedance signal, which is then able to be sent to the mixer or PA system.
There are a few ways to record both an amp and DI simultaneously. One way is to use a Y-splitter cable to split the signal from the guitar into two separate signals, one going to the amp and the other going straight into the DI box. Another way is to use a DI box with an amp output, which will allow you to send the signal from the guitar to the DI box and then to the amp.
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