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…
Groove Tubes PDI Passive Direct Box - moosers's review
The Groove Tubes PDI (Passive Direct Box) is an affordable DI box that can be used in any way that you'd like. I've used the box in a professional recording studio, mostly to record keyboards, but i…
Horizon SL-1 Straightline - moosers's review
The Horizon SL-1 Straightline is a passive direct input box designed for uses of all types. It is an analog piece of equipment that I have experience using in the recording studio. Like pretty much…
Stewart Audio ADB1 - moosers's review
The Stewart Audio ADB1 is an active direct box, which is what the name stands for, suitable for use both on the stage and in the studio. Since I don't do live sound and I'm really a studio rat, I've…
ProCo Sound DB-1 - moosers's review
The ProCo Sound DB-1 is a passive direct input box that I have used in the recording studio. Like pretty much all DI boxes, you could use this for live sound as well but I haven't done so as I don't…
Little Labs Multi Z PIP - moosers's review
Little Labs Multi Z PIP (Professional Instrument Preamplifier) is a versatile piece of equipment that is basically a DI box with a number of awesome added features that make it so much more. It is m…
ProCo Sound CB-1 - moosers's review
The ProCo Sound CB-1 is a passive direct input box, with a pretty simple overall. It's got 1/4" connections for input and output, as well as an XLR output. It doesn't require any sort of power, sin…
Millennia TD-1 - moosers's review
The Millennia TD-1 is an analog, single single microphone preamplifier and channel strip in the form of a portable box. The unit is tube based and made up of all analog parts. The strip has both XL…
Radial Engineering ProDI - moosers's review
The Radial Engineering ProDI and ProD2 are both direct input boxes with the same make up, the only difference being that ProDI is mono, and the ProD2 is stereo. This review is for the ProDI mono ver…
Little Labs PCP Instrument Distro - moosers's review
The Little Labs PCP Instrument Distro is a unique device that I have used in the recording studio, but can be used for both studio and live show scenarios. This is a routing device that allows you t…
Radial Engineering X-Amp (Discontinued) - moosers's review
The Radial Engineering X-Amp is a unique box that allows for easy re-amping. If you're unfamiliar, re-amping is the process of sending a pre-recorded track to an amplifier and re-recording the new s…
