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Based on 17 reviews

It's hard to say that these boxes sound like this or like that, because as with any good DI, both units do their job well and don't sound like anything at all. With my Fender Marcus Miller Signature Jazz Bass, which features both active and passive pickups, both units handled the signal well. I really like the sound of that instrument's active circuit, so here the SB-2 was the better choice. At my usual live sound gig, the SB-2 was a huge step up in sound and build from the usual cheap fare. It was also nice to have the active SB-1 for bass, since one of our usual bass players uses a Danelectro model which is is known for its unique vintage sound, but has notoriously low output. Smiles all around, which is what an engineer wants to see.

Based on 10 reviews

I'm using this currently to reamp guitars for our first album. Instead of spending money in the studio waiting for the perfect take, we can pre-record the guitars using a DI in our rehearsal room and if we want to tweak a tone, use the studio time to do that. I'm currently using it on the flat eq setting and yes it does ever so slightly, almost imperceptibly, effect the tone, but it's a nice sound - it feels warm and rounded like a nice preamp. It's completely unnoticeable as soon as you use any effects on the guitar and to be honest, if you're reamping then you're tweaking the tone anyway. I haven't had a chance to try it on bass yet, but I assume that's where perhaps the low pass filter would come in handy. It's also allowed me to experiment with using my guitar pedals as vocal...

Based on 5 reviews

If you came across this product page, odds are this is exactly what you need. My experience with "cheap" phono preamps have been lackluster due to the fact that almost all of them have unbalanced outs and do not bode well with external noise. RCA connectors are not the most durable, so it would become a hassle to listen to a record. However, this preamp + DI Box gives you a balanced out and, even though it's not an "audiophile" product, I would argue that it sounds pretty good.

Based on 3 reviews

I bought this line insulator to protect my amplifier from the 48V phantom power from my mixing desk. I couldn't find any information from the amp manufacturer regarding the use of a transformer on the DI out of the amp, so better protect it than damage it. I tried with and without (of course with the phantom power turned off), and I noticed no differences in sound quality. I also use two Vovox XLR cables. Robust, good sound quality, does what you expect it to do. A tool which everybody should have, just in case...

Based on 3 reviews

Radial DI-boxes aren't cheap but they are really sturdy pieces of equipment that gave me very good results in the studio. They are probably one of the most expensive DI-boxes out there and I am sure that a decent percent of a price is just the fact that you are getting a product of Radial Engineering. JDI Duplex is based on JDI Stereo DI-box. It is equipped with Jensen transformers and unlike Radial JDI it offers multiple input connection possibilities: XLR, RCA, 1/4", and 3,5mm stereo input. I needed a DI box in the studio for two stereo devices that I do not use simultaneously and one of them has XLR connectors and JDI Duplex serves this purpose very well. Plenty of people would think that you could plug many instruments into JDI Duplex and use it as one DI-box for more than one...

Based on 3 reviews

I hesitated quite a bit when selecting the product. I consider cheaper alternatives, but the comments indicating some serious heating made me prefer the koch one. So far it seems like an excellent choice and I would definitely recommed it; strong attenuation without significant sound quality loss, pratical bundle of outputs, no heating issues. In fact, after playing a couple of hours, the dummybox is cooler than the amp itself. Since i use it with a koch studiotone, the extra outputs for recording are not useful as I already have the exact same one directly on the amp. Regarding the volume, I typically play with the strongest attenuation (i live in a flat and I have a small kid): tuning the amp volume I can easily go from quiet output to enjoyable volume. I did not try it playing with a...

Based on 3 reviews

I was searching for an amp substitute, that would allow me to play silently through headphones, connect to my pedalboard and would allow me to connect to a DAW and record. I considered several options, tried some and ended up pulling the trigger on this. It's kind mind-blowing how close to a real amp this feels like. It's not just the sounds, it's more about the dynamic response and the way it feels. It's kind of hard to explain, but try one and you will understand :) There are a lot of possible connection options. I am running mine after a compressor, an archer and a fuzz/dist, with delay, modulation and reverb pedals in the stereo fx loop, coming out through the two xlr to the audio interface.

Based on 3 reviews

I bought two of these for recording guitars/keyboards etc in my studio set up after faults occurred with my aging Behringer DI20. The IMG DIB-102 models are very user friendly, affordable, low noise DI boxes. The feed through output means I can easily record a signal directly from an instrument and then also through an amplifier. The duel inputs mean I can also record in stereo which is handy for keys etc. Having used various DI box brands over the years, I have found these DIB-102 to be my favorite so far. So far they have proved simple and reliable, everything I needed and expected.

Based on 3 reviews

Lots of input connection options for this stereo DI box - great for connecting all types of media player/computer to the balanced inputs on your mixing desk. Ground lift switch when ground loops become a problem. In addition, a useful mono/stereo switch on the dual balanced XLR outputs. I first used it on a small Behringer mixer for playing music through the desk from a laptop computer and needed the ground lift, and now carry it with me everywhere as part of my standard gear. Great quality rugged metal box. Not the cheapest on the market but worked flawlessly for what I wanted. Well recommended quality product!

Based on 2 reviews

I bought it to accommodate my cheaper sounding electronic instruments and I have to admit, the noise is now no longer an issue vs. the output signal is hot as desired for one of my A/Ds. I still prefer not to use it in some situations, like i.e. when I record a soloed sample from an electronic instrument. But when I use my groove sequencer and have to digitize the whole mix of different sequence parts simultaneously, then this little bro helps me to obtain noiseless conversion at the highest signal level as possible. The sound is clean and linear, but somehow it sounds like it was passed through some kind of a brainwave synchronizer - kinda modulated. It's still a very decent sounding box, but maybe not good on every job. I like to record at the highest levels with just a little headroom...