Live Wire Solutions SPDI - moosers's review
The Live Wire Solutions SPDI is a passive direct input box that can be used either in the studio or on the stage. My experience using the SPDI has been only in the studio, although it's certainly su…
Live Wire Solutions ADI Active DI Box - moosers's review
The Live Wire Solutions Active DI Box is a mini direct input box that can be used in a variety of situations. I’ve only used it in a recording studio setting, but it’s definitely more than suitable …
Behringer Ultra-DI DI20 - moosers's review
The Behringer Ultra-DI DI20 is a two channel direct input box for use in the studio or on the stage. I’ve only used the DI20 on a single occasion in a home studio that wasn’t my own. On paper it’s …
Horizon SL-1 Straightline - "Solid DI with a mostly transparent sound"
This is an analog DI box, one of the most transparent I've found that isn't boutique or really expensive in general. It works equally well for live and studio situations, due to this transparency. Th…
Countryman TYPE 85 Direct Box - "Pure-sounding DI with no distortion or coloring"
This is an almost ubiquitous DI box, one that I have seen in many studios. It is an analog DI box. It has a 1/4" input, as well as a 1/4" output to an amplifier if you want to use it in tandem with a…
Eclair Engineering Evil Twin - moosers's review
The Eclair Engineering Evil Twin is a tube direct input box that is best suited for use in the recording studio. DI boxes are useful in general for live shows as well, but I would recommend just usi…
Sliding Delta Retrospec The Juice Box - moosers's review
Retrospec's The Juice Box is basically the perfect tube DI box for use in the recording studio. I've only used this box in the studio, and probably would recommend keeping it there since this isn't …
Avenson Audio Small DI - moosers's review
The Avenson Audio Small DI is a super small direct input box that can be used either on the stage or in the studio. I've used this DI in the studio, as this is where I work. This is definitely the …
dbx dB12 - moosers's review
The DBX DB12 is an active direct input box that can be used either in the studio or on the stage. I've only used the box in the studio, so this review will be focusing on this application of the dev…
Whirlwind MultiDirector - moosers's review
The Whirlwind MultiDirector is a simple four channel passive direct input box. Each of the four channels has a 1/4" input/output and an XLR output. Each also has a pad and a ground lift switch. Th…
Boss DI-1 Direct Box - mooseherman's review
This is a relatively low cost DI box. There is an input (1/4"), an XLR and 1/4" output (the XLR is for DAWs or analog recording hardware, the 1/4" for an amplifier). There is also an attenuator and a…
D.W. Fearn PDB Passive Direct Box - moosers's review
The D.W. Fearn PDB Passive Direct Box is a simple piece of gear that I have used in a recording studio setting. I guess you could use this for a live show too, but this would never be something I'd …
ADL 300-G - moosers's review
The ADL 300-G is a dual channel tube based direct input box. It is made up analog parts and each channel consists of 1/4" connections for your instrument input and an output for sending it to an amp…
Avalon U5 - " Not bad"
translated--- UTILIZATION STUDIO SOUND QUALITY Good but really a lot of breath and picks up radio waves in the evening ... OVERALL OPINION * For how long have you been using it? 3 YEARS * What …
Avalon U5 - " Interesting product"
translatedDI Pure Class A, 1 in / 2 out XLR (Mic and Line) Behind, 1 Thru / Out jack before. Low Pass Filter and 6 rglages EQ. Rackable if achte kit at Avalon. UTILIZATION No need for additional math fac…
Art DTI - tyser059's review
translatedHello everyone, I just got this DI few hours ago, this is the first I tried, I test the DI on my laptop; problems buzz and the ground loop was meant to high volume have totally disappeared, the sound…
MXR M80 Bass D.I. + - " Will I sell my amp?"
translatedDI pedal / preamp / Disto all analog. It has: - A clean channel with 3 band équalo and a distortion channel with the settings "Volume", "Blend", "Trigger" and "Gain" - A built-in noise gate, - A …
Radial Engineering X-Amp (Discontinued) - " X-Amp: it works."
translatedX-amp is an accessory transforming a signal line symmetrical unbalanced instrument signal. It can connect the output of a soundcard or a mixer to a guitar amp or low by optimizing the signal / noise …
Avalon U5 - " bassist."
translatedI will not repeat what has already been extensively discussed below. This is professional level equipment. The only downside: I know that this is not fatal but could have had an on / off switch ra…
Radial Engineering J48 - " we forget ... so it is good!"
translatedPure ANA. Connectors classic XLR out, Jack (x2: input + "through") as input. No battery: 48V Phantom power only through. Not small, not tiny but not too-big-inspires confidence. Not "cheap" any…
Little Labs Redeye 3D Phantom - " Excellent"
translateda small box with a 1 / 4 rack, which is can get into the 19 "provided for that purpose, and possibly put in 4. well built, not cheap, although quite small, inputs and outputs are numerous. Red…
Avalon U5 - grzes's review
translatedThis is professional equipment. No doubt about it. UTILIZATION Usage is very simple. When you have a little experience to handle the studio equipment it is a snap. One criticism: you can select…
Samson Technologies S-direct plus - " housing hotline"
translated2 XLR Link and 2 Outputs 2 x XLR Attenuator-20dB and button to remove the circuit ground Case UTILIZATION easy to use and connect. The advantage is to group 2 entries in the same case and thus…
Behringer Ultra-DI DI100 - " first prize"
translated1 XLR / Jack Output 1 link - Jack 1 XLR 2 Buttons-20dB attenuation A button to disconnect the mass UTILIZATION Very simple. It allows you to connect quickly Guitar / Bass to a PA system. In a…
Behringer Ultra-DI DI400P - " Cheap but not good"
translateda passive direct box, the basic possibilities. very small, light, metal, and it looks solid, it is already! UTILIZATION Use is simple, it is the goal. at this price, do not ask more than to tr…