Behringer Ultra-DI Pro DI800

DI 8 channel 1U rack
Self-powered or powered by +48 V phantom power)

Front panel divided into similar sections 8:
- Input TRS
- Link TRS
- TS unbalanced Output Jack
- Selector-30dB pad
- Selector boost of +20 dB
- Common Ground Lift Switch for and +48 V phantom power

A note therefore that phantom power can be managed independently for each channel ...

Rear panel:
- 8 XLR balanced outputs

UTILIZATION

Easy to use as a DI

Manual unused in my case and normally sufficient given the role of a DI.
Anyway, the person who buys a DI necessarily know what it is ...

The DI800 has been used for short recordings (without sound requirement) but more often in a live context.

The combination of pad / boost provides an attenuation of-10dB

SOUND QUALITY

DI fulfills its role.

The boost of +20 dB generates a light breeze (nothing illogical) can be can we have better signal / noise ratio on that point ...?

The rendering of dynamic and color signal, I did not look too quibble given the value for money. I also had targeted for live use, not studio where the sound requirement is not the same.

Listening, I found a very slight coloration in the high mids (not the most pleasant, but so low that easily circumvented) and a slight feeling of loss of momentum. However, this is only felt and my judgment is nothing founded, measured ...

In any case, for the first vocation I had given him, namely live, it is an effective, comprehensive and sufficient tool (for my taste).

Also note that I used on trays where the instruments change regularly, instruments that are not mine ... It would be my personal DI for my instruments live, I would take the line a little above (BSS AR133 type )

OVERALL OPINION

I used for about 5 years for regular use but not heavy (about 1 times / week). Never a failure, always functional.

I think we have our money.

My rating is therefore based on the role I assigned (live use) depending on the quality / price ratio. After that, it is true that if I could afford today, I would rather have a battery BSS AR133, but the budget is not the same (and its not more ...)

A rack unit with 8 channels.
We returned to Jack, one XLR output.
Phantom power quite handy, or else the sector.
Practical existence of an output link to connect directly to the individual return without going through the console.

UTILIZATION

It is also used just one cable. There is almost nothing to solve. What is a DI.
The channels may be a bit small

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is quite Fidler, as it may be noted on the DI100, as everywhere in his Berhinger a fairly clear up a little crystal-clear, ideal for lectros!
However, this just fishing for bass is dnude plnitude of its sound.

OVERALL OPINION

Well, I use it for a year. What I like most is having 8-channel DI for nothing! (150) It does what is asked of him without problem, with a very good price quality ratio.
However, I am spare because they live under is not very practical to use,
the solution of having each with its DI100 scratching at his feet is simpler, more discrte a rack in the middle of scne!

ELSE? IT'S AWESOME TO START WHEN MRS

- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
Analog technology, it sagit a rack of 8 direct inputs.
- What are the effects or types of effects available?
-30dB pad, phantom power 48 V, + 20db pad.
- What is the connection?
XLR input jack.
Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
Rack unit.

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
Very easy to use self powered by phantom power or sector if the table does not. (No batteries to manage, happiness!)
- Publishing of sound effects or is it easy?
No editing!
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Yes and in all languages.

SOUND QUALITY

- The sound of your instruments or microphones is properly reproduced?
Yes it has good flexibility on each entry.
What happiness!

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
I just buy it and have tested it immediately to the scene.
- What is so special that you like most and least?
The 8 inputs, it's very useful if not indispensable.
- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
No.
- How would you rate the quality / price?
Outstanding! (A DI box costs an average € 40 in, do the math for 8 DI)
- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Without hesitation, yes!