Behringer DI20 Ultra-DI 2-Channel Active DI Box/Splitter

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Direct connect with this Behringer 2-channel DI-box/splitter. It's suited for a variety of applications, but works best with guitar and bass.

The Ultra-DI DI20 is an innovative active 2-channel DI-box/splitter that takes the signal directly from an unbalanced high-impedance output -- like an electric guitar -- and feeds it directly into a mixing console or recorder. It is ideally suited to augment the traveling gear of musicians (especially guitar/bass players) as well as live/studio/broadcast engineers, installation contractors and studios/live event engineers. The DI20 converts 2 separate unbalanced 1/4 in. jack inputs into 2 balanced XLR outputs. There is a 2-channel/link mode for flexible usage as mono, 2-channel or splitter box. In link mode, channel 1 can be split up into 2 balanced XLR connectors plus 1 unbalanced 1/4 in. jack connector. Switchable input attenuation in 3 ranges allows input levels of up to +48 dBu, while a ground lift switch eliminates typical ground loop problems. It operates either by using a 9V battery or by using 48V phantom power. The whole package is enclosed in a compact, road-suitable and extremely rugged housing.

Features:
Converts 2 separate unbalanced 1/4 in. TRS line inputs into 2 balanced XLR outputs

Flexible: mono, 2-channel or stereo DI box operation with switchable link mode

Additional split mode (channel 1 assigns the signal to both XLR outputs)

Phantom or 9V battery powered

Switchable input attenuation allows connection to outputs with up to 3,000 Watts

Input 2 usable as channel 1 link output (additional to XLR output)

Ground lift switch eliminates typical read more ground loop problems

Compact, road-suitable housing

High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life and durability

Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. (22 ratings)
Submitted July 20, 2003 by a customer from miscible.com

"Good value, but not as quiet as the DI100."

Overall: 3 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Sound quality is basically OK. However, it is much noiser than the DI100. This isn't a problem for guitar-level sounds, but for quieter signals can be a significant problem.
Features
The different configurations make this unit flexible. You can use it as two separate DI channels or you can use a single in routed to two outs. Being able to utilize phantom power rather than battery is a plus.
Quality
The noise floor is too high for my application.
Value
Very good price. This would be a perfect unit if the noise level was as good as the DI100.
Manufacturer Support
Behringer responded very promptly to my email requests.
The Wow Factor
it's justa practical addition to my setup.

Musical Style:

Experimental
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