About the Hosa Sidekick Passive DI Box
Get the clear, noise-free sound you deserve, direct to your mixer
Get the clear, noise-free sound you deserve, direct to your mixer
Once you get the sound you've been searching for, honor your hard work by getting the cleanest possible signal to your professional sound reinforcement and recording gear with this sturdy, passive direct box from Hosa. An onboard isolation transformer seamlessly converts your mono instrument signal from guitars, basses, keyboards and more to a robust line-level XLR output, perfect for feeding your recording mixer or your front-of-house engineer.
An instrument/line switch on the front of the box allows you to take in a post-processed amp signal from any amp equipped with a compatible 1/4" mono line out, so that you can send your amp's particular tone characteristics into your mix without having to use a microphone.
Product highlights:
- converts a mono instrument-level signal on a 1/4" TS (tip/sleeve) phone plug to a line-level mono XLR signal
- perfect for getting noise-free instrument signals into a professional mixing board for live sound or recording
- instrument/line switch allows a direct line level feed, like those from a guitar amp's line output
- also useful for pedal boards, or any electronic musical instrument with a mono 1/4" TS instrument-level output
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # DIB-443
What's in the box:
- Passive direct box
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Overview: The Hosa Sidekick Passive DI Box (DIB-443) is designed to convert your high-impedance instrument-level signals from a guitar, bass, or keyboard, into a balanced line-level signal for running to a mixing console. The Hosa Sidekick uses a passive isolation transformer that doesn't require batteries or an AC power connection.
Input: A 1/4" TS jack can accept instrument-level signals. It can also accept line-level signals, based on the Inst/Line switch setting. The Sidekick lets you run your signal through a guitar amp or DSP processor that outputs a line-level signal, and then feed it into the Sidekick's input.
Low-Z Output: A 3-pin XLR jack provides a balanced, low-impedance (Low Z) line-level signal for running to a mixing console.
Output: A 1/4" TS output jack provides a direct pass-thru for the input signal.
Switches:
- Inst/Line Switch: A 2-way rocker switch determines the signal type on the input jack.
- Ground Lift: A 2-way rocker switch lets you isolate the ground if needed, for a clean noise-free signal.
Construction: The Hosa Sidekick Passive DI Box is housed in a durable metal chassis that's designed for professional use. Four attached rubber feet help provide a tactile grip on flat surfaces.
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