Tapco DB-1P Passive DI Box

DB-1P Passive DI Box description:

The Tapco DB-1P converts unbalanced line-level signals to balanced mic-level output and provide signal and impedance matching for the direct connection of instruments like guitars, basses and keyboards to amplifiers and mixers.

The Tapco DB-1P lets you send your instrument signal through long cables or audio snakes without picking up interference and without high-frequency loss. A 1/4" Input jack is provided for connecting instrument or speaker-level signals, and a separate 1/4" Thru jack allows the unbalanced signal to be sent to an onstage amplifier while the balanced signal is sent to a mixer. A ground Lift switch helps eliminate hum and buzz problems in musical instrument hookups.

Not every instrument is made to connect directly to a mixer. Guitars and basses have a lower output signal level, and their output is not balanced. If you plug them straight into a mixer, you have to jack the preamp level to the max just to get a quiet, wimpy sound. Most keyboards have unbalanced outputs, which means if you try to use long cables, they can pick up all sorts of noise. The Tapco DB-1P solves these and other sticky studio and live difficulties. The DB-1P features a filter for enhancing bass and guitar sounds

The Tapco DB-1P passive direct box features:

• High-performance Direct Injection box
• 1/4" input and thru connections with ground lift
• Rugged metal chassis with rubber sides for extra durability
• Convenient stackable design
• INPUT - Connect the signal source to this 1/4" unbalanced TS jack.
• INST/AMP – Lets you optimize for instrument signals or amplifier outputs.
• FLAT/FILTER – Useful for eliminating hiss when connected to an amplifier output.
• THRU - This 1/4" input lets you connect an instrument to an amplifier onstage.
• OUTPUT - This balanced XLR jack provides a low-impedance mic-level signal for connecting to a microphone input on a mixer.
• GND/LIFT - Helps to eliminate buzz and hum due to ground loops in the sound system.