Feature:
I was looking for a DI and I got a much more versatile device than I expected. Two -20dB pads, balanced or unbalanced input, balanced out. Ground lift button to separate the internal grounds in case of noise. It runs on phantom power, too, so you don't have to keep changing batteries.

Quality:
I suspect you could drive over this thing. I've dropped cases on it and it still works great. Very well made.

Value:
You could get a passive DI for less, but the amp in this is very good and the control it gives you is amazing. I'll never buy another passive DI.

Desirability:
It's got an industrial-looking ruggedness about it and it is very good at what it does. Pretty desirable, I'd say.

Sound:
Very clean. I often have to use one or both of the pad buttons if the signal is too hot, but it doesn't affect the sound quality.

Ease of Use:
The unit is VERY easy to use -- plug and play. The battery box was designed by someone with more patience than I have.

Overall:
If someone lifted this from a gig, I'd waste no time replacing it. It's great! I can't imagine it failing because it's built so well, so I imagine I'll have it for a long time. I might have to give it a name ;o)

Haven't used the pads, since I use in the recording input signal chain, but all the other features, such as option for battery or phantom power, light indicator, link connections for both 1/4 and XLR, it's great!

Feature:
the pads are a lifesaver

Quality:
Replacing the battery sucks

Value:
I got 4 for this price everything into the mixer is balanced

Sound:
It cleans up noise efficiently

Support:
haven't needed any

Overall:
this is a great Behringer product. Scary isn't it!

Feature:
The phantom power supply is very nice to have....clean.

Quality:
This was made for the busy musician,no doubt.

Value:
Very good product

Sound:
Puts back that which was missing...for the price...come on excellent.

Support:
Not yet ,but who knows

Feature:
Well, it has features that a good DI should have... :)

Quality:
I have been impressed with this product when I have used it.

Value:
After having played through this DI, I would have expected it to be much more expensive! Very good deal!

Desirability:
I don't really want it because I have a passive DI box that is still working, and I usually run directly into ProTools when recording sessions anyway. The few studios in the area that still use analog mixing consoles have their own DI's, and I just use them.

Sound:
I have used this direct box in a couple of different studios in the city that I live in. I remember first thinking, "Great... ...a Behringer direct box?!?!" when I first saw it. Behringer isn't exactly known for quality... Anyway, hooked up, played, and was VERY please with the tone! The tone was clean with little (if any) noise.

Ease of Use:
Plug in instrument, plug in XLR, play.

Support:
n/a

Overall:
This is an excellent product at an excellent price. Having recorded at premier studios such as The Process and Underground Sound Recording Studio, if this item is good enough for them to use, I know that it is good enough for anyone else. If you are looking for a DI, this is an excellent buy.

Overall:
This is a wonderful piece of equipment. I have run my bass as well as my acoustic guitar through it, and they both sound great! Behringer has done a great job on this one, especially with the price! I would recommend it to anyone.

Quality:
Has worked well for a few months. Let's see how it does for a year or two!

Ease of Use:
Plug it in, push a button, play.

Overall:
Works well. Does exactly what a DI should, nothing more and nothing less!

$30 for an active DI? Good god I paid $50 and feel I got my money's worth. I've used this DI for drums, keys, and acoustic guitar and it's always worked well. Ground lift, switchable attenuation, and phantom power capable are all you really need in an active DI. I also keep a 9v battery in it in case the sound system lacks phantom power-works great that way too.

Overall:
Previously I said something about the thing not being able to get rid of static coming from my computer CRT monitor. I was an idiot. DI box has nothing to do with that function. (Turn the monitor off or point your guitar to a different direction) And a comment about the LINK sounding better than the OUTPUT. I was an idiot again. Get a XLR to 1/4 in. if you want to connect this to an effector with only 1/4 in. output. The thing works very well. And for what it costs, no one can complain. I use this for my guitar recording, and this is the first machine that the guitar MUST go through!

I bought this DI box with the intention of getting rid of the noise coming from my computer monitor. But at the volume at which I'm recording my guitar, it seems to catch the noise pretty well. At this price, I say it's worth owning. For some reason, I get a cleaner signal from the "link" rather than the "output." Anyway, it's a good product with a great value.