Active Direct Boxes

 
Live Sound Buyer's Guide
Just as in the studio, an Active Direct Box allows any instrument to be connected "Directly" to the mixing board or an audio snake, while still feeding sound to an onstage monitor amp. Active Direct Boxes require AC, DC, or Phantom power.
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  • Rupert Neve Designs RNDI Active Transformer DI

    The RNDI delivers a powerful and vibrant direct sound capable of reproducing the full harmonic depth of basses, guitars, acoustic instruments, and professional line level sources. The RNDI’s signature sound ...
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    $299.00
     
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  • Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-S Class A Stereo Direct Box

    A portable, powerful, larger-than-life tone, the RNDI-S is ready to make your stereo or mono direct sources shine. The RNDI-S’ signature sound is the product of custom Rupert Neve Designs transformers and ...
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    $499.00
     
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  • Warm Audio Active Direct Box

    Whether you play guitar, bass, keyboards or another stringed instrument, you'll need a direct box that won't diminish your instrument's tone, like the Direct Box Active from Warm Audio. Every aspect of Warm's ...
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    $199.00
     
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  • dbx DI4 4 Channel DI Direct Injection Box With Line Mixer

    Offering four channels, the Di4 is designed to be used as a standard tool for many audio applications. The Di4 easily solves the problem of converting unbalanced signals into balanced output suitable for use with ...
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    Price: $182.88
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    $149.00
     
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  • Radial J48 Active Direct Box

    The Radial J48 Direct Box is a great sounding active DI that has been optimized to produce maximum headroom while working within the limited current available from standard 48V phantom power. By employing a unique ...
    Rating   5.0 out of 5 stars. 4 ratings.
    Price: $300.00
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    $249.99
     
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  • Samson SAMDA1 Active Mono Direct Box

    Combining premium sound circuitry with durable, roadworthy construction, the Samson MDA1 Mono Active Direct Box provides high-quality signal connection solutions for live sound and recording studio applications. ...
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    Price: $87.49
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  • Radial BT-Pro V2 Bluetooth Enabled Stereo Direct Box

    Bluetooth-enabled, the BT-Pro V2 is a direct box that connects wirelessly to smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices and provides a pair of balanced analog audio outputs to feed a PA system. Each BT-Pro V2 ...
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    Price: $420.00
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    $349.99
     
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  • On Stage DB200 Active Mini DI Box

    As rugged as it is versatile and compact, the On-Stage DB200 Mini DI Box features plus/minus 20dB pad, cabinet simulator and ground lift controls as well as 1/4' unbalanced and XLR balanced outputs. Ideal for ...
    Rating   3.5 out of 5 stars. 3 ratings.
    Price: $101.99
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  • Radial Pro48 Active Direct Box

    The Radial Pro48 is an active direct box with nine times more headroom than the competition, less distortion and a great price. Following the trail blazed by the immensely popular Radial J48, the Pro48 is a ...
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    Price: $156.00
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    $129.99
     
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  • ART DualXDirect Dual Channel Active Direct Box

    A full feature set, rugged construction, and high-end specifications make the DUALXDirect the obvious choice. The compact black-anodized all aluminum case and it’s active design allow the DUALXDirect to ...
    Price: $89.99
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  • Radial StageBug SB4 Active Direct Box

    A compact active direct box optimized for your onboard piezo pickup, the Radial StageBug SB4 Active DI offers a better sounding, more compact DI for violins, dobros, mandolins, cellos, upright basses and other ...
    Price: $120.00
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    $99.99
     
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  • ART USBDI USB to Transformer Balanced XLR Analog Converter

    The USB DI takes in USB audio, converts it to analog audio and then isolates the output using custom transformers. The output isolation is key to removing ground loops and other system noise between the digital ...
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  • Mackie MDB-1A Active Direct Box

    Do you play an active instrument, such as a guitar or bass with active pickups and preamps? Want your sound to be authentic and free from unnecessary noise? Mackie has the solution! Introducing the MDB-1A, a ...
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    $79.99
     
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  • Rupert Neve Design RNDI-8 8 Channel DI Rack

    The Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-8 is a professional 8 channel Direct Input Rack that sets the bar for recording and performing sound. With its custom transformers and discrete, Class-A FET amplifiers, the RNDI-8 ...
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    $1,999.00
     
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  • Radial HDI Studio Grade Direct Box

    The HDI from Radial is a studio-quality direct box designed to create exceptional recordings with any instrument, utilizing premium Jensen transformers and a unique Color control that provides an entirely new yet ...
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    Price: $1,140.00
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  • Radial J48 Stereo Active Direct Box

    The Radial J48 Stereo is a high performance active direct box designed for professional touring and studio recording. It features the same award-winning signal path that has made the single channel J48 the most ...
    Price: $456.00
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  • Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter Zi Vari-Z Instrument DI Mic Activator

    The versatile CL-Z Mic Activator provides a spectrum of new possibilities with its comprehensive feature set. The Cloudlifter CL-Z Mic Activator will dramatically improve your sound quality when using preamps that ...
    Price: $449.00
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  • Fuchs FT-DI Tube Direct Box

    The Fuchs FT-DI Tube Direct Box is designed to be a clear, warm, high quality device, which will both maximize and add the warmth and tube character to the sound of all types of musical instruments. Whether your ...
    Price: $1,095.00
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  • Mackie MDB-USB Bus Powered Stereo USB To DI Direct Box

    With the bus-powered Mackie MDB-USB ‘Stereo USB to DI’ Direct Box, the days of relying on your headphone jack to get audio from a computer into analog gear are over! Simply connect the MDB-USB to your ...
    Price: $219.99
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  • Radial USB Pro Stereo Direct Box

    The Radial USB-Pro is a high-resolution stereo direct box designed to convert sound files from a laptop computer and seamlessly transfer them to a pair of balanced audio outputs to feed a PA, recording or ...
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    Price: $336.00
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