Key Features
- Connect a Keyboard to a Mic Input
- Connect a Guitar/Bass to a Mic Input
- Converts Instrument Level to Mic Level
- Adapts Unbalanced Hi-Z to Balanced Lo-Z
- Unbalanced 1/4" TS Input
- Balanced 3-Pin XLR Output
- Unbalanced 1/4" TS Thru Jack
- Ground-Lift Switch & -15 dB Pad
- 48 VDC Phantom Powered
- Durable Metal Housing with Nylon Bumpers
Connect your keyboard, guitar, or bass directly to your preferred mic preamp with the On-Stage DB1000 active mono DI box. It adapts a high-impedance, instrument-level 1/4" TS input to a low-impedance, mic-level XLR output. By converting your signal from unbalanced to balanced, it allows longer cable runs, less noise, and proper compatibility with mic inputs.
A 1/4" TS thru jack provides an unbalanced pass-through to an instrument amplifier or pedalboard. Flip the -15 dB pad switch to prevent distortion when accepting high-output sources, and utilize the ground-lift switch to rid your signal of hum from ground loops. Since the DB1000 is a phantom-powered direct box, no batteries, power cables, or AC adapters are required. It features a durable metal housing with protective nylon bumpers, making it equally well suited for constant use in the studio, on stage, or at home.
Ideal for connecting a keyboard, guitar, or bass to a mixing console, an outboard mic preamp, or an audio interface
Transforms an unbalanced, high-impedance, instrument-level input signal to a balanced, low-impedance, mic-level output signal
Isolated 1/4" TS input
Selectable -15 dB pad prevents distortion when accepting high-output sources such as guitars and basses with active electronics
3-pin XLR male output socket for direct connection to a microphone preamp
1/4" TS thru jack provides an unbalanced, instrument-level split to an amplifier or pedalboard
Ground-lift switch eliminates hum caused by problematic ground loops
LED power indicator
