Behringer DI800 Ultra-DI Pro 8-Channel Direct Box

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Pack 8 DI boxes into a single rack space with the Behringer DI800 Ultra-DI Pro 8-channel direct box.

The Ultra-DI Pro DI800 is a professional mains/phantom powered 8-channel active DI-box. If you need a rack-mountable DI unit with enough inputs to accommodate everyone on stage or in the studio, plug into the DI800.

PRO-Active

Direct Injection (DI) boxes make it possible to connect guitars, basses and keyboards (as well as other line-level devices) to audio mixers and recorders. They are absolutely essential for proper impedance matching and to maintain signal integrity. Behringer active DIs feature 'buffered' inputs that won't degrade the source signal like passive DI boxes can. Balanced signals leaving the DI800 are extremely low impedance (typically less than 680), and far less susceptible to noise and interference.

1/4" In, XLR Out -- Is That All?

When it comes right down to it, all DI boxes do the same thing, right? Yes, but the DI800 does much more than just bass guitar in, mic level signal out. It really is a highly versatile input-signal toolkit.

Here are just two special features that differentiate the Behringer DI800 Ultra-DI Pro from most standard DI boxes:

- Maybe you'd like to connect your guitar amp's speaker output to your mixer? Not a problem, the DI800 features a -30 dB attenuation switch, allowing you to connect to speaker outputs (up to 3,000 Watts) and convert them to balanced XLR outs.
- Got a weak incoming signal? The DI800 has a +20 dB switch, which really comes in handy for boosting low-level input signals.
Of course, the DI800 provides a read more LINK output for easy connection to other equipment, such as onstage amplifiers and monitor consoles. Servo-balanced performance guarantees ultra-flat frequency response, and the gold-plated XLR output connectors provide reliable, low-noise operation. Per channel ground lift switches eliminate ground-loop hum problems. The DI800 does everything a standalone DI can do -- times eight!

Power Trip

Unlike their passive counterparts, active DI boxes require a power source to make their internal electronics work. The DI800 provides two power options: 120 - 240 V~ from the nearest wall outlet or power strip, or +18 to +48 V DC from your mixer's phantom power supply.

Superior Sound, Incredible Value

The 8-channel Behringer ULTRA-DI PRO DI800 delivers exceptional sound quality -- at an extremely affordable price.
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Audio inputs
-Connections: 1/4" TS connector,
unbalanced
- Type: DC-decoupled
- Input: impedance 1 M ohms
- Max input level: +18 dBu/+48 dBu
(-30 dBu pad depressed)

Audio outputs:
- Connections: XLR, balanced 1/4" TS connector, unbalanced
- Type: electrically balanced output stage
- Impedance: 680 W, balanced
- Max output level: +23 dBu, balanced, +16 dBu, unbalanced

System specifications:
- Frequency range 20 Hz to 120 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
- Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) -104 dBu

Power supply:
- Voltage: USA/Canada 120 V~ 60 Hz, Europe/UK/Australia 230 V~ 50 Hz, Japan 100 V~ 50 - 60 Hz, General export model 120/230 V~ 50 - 60 Hz
- Power consumption: 10 W
- Fuse 100 - 120 V~: T 200 mA H 250 V, 200 - 240 V~: T 125 mA H 250 V
- Mains connection: Standard IEC connector

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://www.behringer.com/service.html

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (13 ratings)
Submitted May 30, 2006 by a customer from brainwashaudio.com

"kill the hum"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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if you have humming ground problems with laptops, keyboards, other rack gear or if you need direct boxes for live shows, this thing is peechee.
Sound
i needed a ground lift to kill the hum on some noisey old analog gear. this thing does the trick.
Features
it's pretty minimal. 8 direct boxes in one rack.
Ease of Use
very simple. in & out, ground lift, signal boost.
Quality
people gripe about the quality of behringer gear but it works for me. i'm sure if i spent 10 times as much i could find something that sounds slightly better.
Value
cant beat it for the price. i was looking at buying a few direct boxes at around $30 a pop to solve my humm problem. this gave me 8 for the price of 2 1/2.
Manufacturer Support
dunno. never had any trouble with any of my behringer gear.
The Wow Factor
behringer gear isnt sexy. but it is functional with a ruthless efficiency.

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electronic rock
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