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Your cart is empty.The DB-1's simple design offers reliable input jacks as well as a loop-through 1/4 inch jack. Plug any instrument level signal (and some line level) into the box, interface with a standard XLR mic cable into the Lo-Z output, and you're ready to plug the output "directly" into a mixing console. A ground lift switch is provided for buzz-free operation in almost any environment.
Doug
2025-08-26 11:18:18
we provide sound for several entertainment events thru out the year. These see allot of use and always work with no issues what so ever. A great DI for a great price that give us great results.
Customer
2025-07-11 21:07:05
Works great for my acoustic guitar plugging into the church sound system. Clean sound. I can also plug in a small, powered monitor to the line out.
Rick S.
2025-05-16 18:56:15
I have one older wireless mic system with only line level out (1/4") and a system needing a low mic level input. Just be sure to order the correct configuration as it is input/output configured (directional). Does a perfect job without taking up a lot of space or adding much weight. I saw a sister product, the laptop DI with level control and was intrigued, so I looked further found this. A great find. Will be buying more in the near future.
Mark Ashworth
2025-05-14 18:13:01
I often run an audio reference signal from my mixer to the mic inputs on multiple camcorders so I can synchronize the clips with each other and an external audio recording. The reference audio functions as a time code.When my camcorders use power supplies, connecting an external signal creates hum and noise. A passive direct box (DI) used in reverse reduced the noise much better than a 1:1 isolation transformer. It required an attenuator, conversion cables and setting the camcorder audio level to MANUAL. Details below.The DI has a male XLR connector that's normally an output. I made a female->female cable to use that as in input. I also used an XLR attenuator to reduce the mixer signal by 20-30dB before it hit the DI. The DI has a 1/4 mono jack on the other end. You can purchase a 1/4 mono to 3.5mm stereo adapter or make your own cable that connects the tip and ring of the mini plug to the tip of the 1/4 plug.I switched the audio input level on my cameras from AUTO to MANUAL and turned down the level to the point where the max input signal I expected from the mixer did not overload the camcorder preamps.The transformer inside the DBBLOX rattled around. I solved that by taking off the top of the box (upper screws on each end) and placing a small piece of foam over the transformer to hold it in place. This DI is small and cheap so I ordered one for each camcorder.
FAAR
2025-04-23 18:41:39
bought this stereo passive DI box through a friend (and excellent sounddman) recommendation. i use it to run my Roland SPD-SX electronic drum / sample pad and it gets the job done. no problems so far and it's construction seems quite solid. no complaints here.
Andrew Justis
2025-04-19 16:58:25
I use these boxes to fix the mismatch between my computer and the soundboard. Two I use for radio broadcasting and 1 I use for recording. With the ability to switch from stereo to mono, that helped with the recording side. I am very happy with the output, no noise/static on any of my inputs or outputs for broadcasting or recording. Would highly recommend these for your stereo recording or broadcasting needs when interfacing between a computer and a mixer.
Caleb Page
2025-03-29 14:21:16
Works as it should. Use it 3 days a week doing 4 hours gigs. Travels well, sturdy. Good product
Sam Beckett
2024-12-29 13:05:09
I bought this as the smallest solution I could find to run keyboards into an input block that provided only XLRs. I didn't want to have a stack of Whirlwind Directors (which I was using live, already had, and have been absolute rocks - but are big), I did not want to commit any of my new Radial DIs from my studio to this situation (I just didn't need that robust a feature set live). For this application, a rack DI (either the quad Whirlwind rack or the Radial solution (which I also have in my studio) was inappropriate and would've caused more trouble than the large individuals. I really wanted the smallest DI I could find and had good luck with RAPCO in the past as a utility players. I take care of my gear, so I figured even with modest build quality, I'd be ok. I was wrong.(Regarding features) The live system in which I used the DBBLOX (I bought 4, one for each mono keyboard) is built around consistent balanced stage power, and everything is properly grounded, so I had no issue with the lack of a ground switch. Monitors are handled at the console and I have no amp on stage, so, I didn't need 1/4" thrus.My issue with the DBBLOX is that after 2 years, only 1 out of 4 are "as purchased". 3/4 have needed repair. Two broke in the same spot (the XLR side, when unplugging/plugging a cable, broke and caused a disconnect to the transformer. The other, the innards just became loose requiring attention to prevent further breakage/damage. products with their components rattling around inside are, of course. a concern when you rely on them to get your instrument to the main PA. I have been able to fix them, but, it's still a bad design if 2 out of 4 have required surgery, and 1 was preventatively operated on. Even after repair, I have taken them out of service,As mentioned at the top, I typically buy either proven rock solid live utility pieces or high end studio pieces, so this experiment was, I suppose, a failure, All DBBLOX have all been replaced by the Whirlwind DI's I already had. Even though their size still makes things cumbersome, I am confident that they will work on each gig.
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