Rapco Passive Direct Box DB-1

The Rapco DB-1's simple design offers reliable input jacks as well as a loop-through 1/4 inch jack.

Plug any instrument level signal (and some line level) into the box, interface with a standard XLR mic cable into the Lo-Z output, and you're ready to plug the output "directly" into a mixing console. A ground lift switch is provided for buzz-free operation in almost any environment.

Features:

• Transforms Hi-Z 1/4 inch input to balanced Lo-Z XLR output
• Heavy duty steel box
• Superior quality connectors and transformer
• Recessed connectors and switches to prevent damage
• Ground lift switch to eliminate hum
• Paralleled 1/4 inch output for on-stage monitoring
• Individually tested for performance and quality
• Use to connect an instrument such as a guitar, bass, or keyboard to a microphone preamp
• Converts high-impedance, unbalanced 1/4" instrument input to a low-impedance, balanced XLR mic-level output
• 1/4" thru jack for routing to an amplifier
• Rugged metal construction
• Passive design-does not require a battery or power supply

Specs:

• Input Connector: 1 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm TS female, unbalanced
• Output Connectors: 1 x XLR female, balanced, 1 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm TS female, unbalanced
• Switch: Ground lift
• Transformer: Type: DBT
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.75 x 4.12 x 1.87" / 9.52 x 10.46 x 4.75 cm

Ideal for studio, house of worship, or live stage applications, the rugged RapcoHorizon DB-1 is a single-channel, passive direct box designed to provide musicians and audio engineers with a simple solution for connecting a mono instrument (such as a guitar, bass, or keyboard) to a microphone preamp.