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Hosa DIB-443 Sidekick Passive DI Box

$29.95

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The Hosa DIB-443 Sidekick Passive DI Box is a compact, professional passive direct injection (DI) box designed to connect guitars, basses, keyboards, effects processors, and other unbalanced instruments directly to mixers, recording interfaces, and PA systems. Utilizing a high-quality isolation transformer, it converts high-impedance, unbalanced instrument or line-level signals into balanced, low-impedance microphone-level signals for long cable runs with minimal noise and signal loss. An INST/SPKR switch allows connection to either instrument-level sources or amplifier speaker outputs, while a Ground Lift switch helps eliminate ground-loop hum. Housed in a rugged all-metal enclosure, the DIB-443 requires no batteries or external power, making it ideal for live sound, recording studios, rehearsal spaces, and broadcast applications. Read more

Features

Passive DI box with isolation transformer.
Converts unbalanced Hi-Z signals to balanced Lo-Z output.
INST/SPKR switch for instrument or speaker-level sources.
Ground Lift switch reduces ground-loop hum.
Parallel 1/4-inch Thru output for amplifier connection.
No batteries or external power required.
Rugged all-metal construction for professional use.

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Features

Passive DI box with isolation transformer.
Converts unbalanced Hi-Z signals to balanced Lo-Z output.
INST/SPKR switch for instrument or speaker-level sources.
Ground Lift switch reduces ground-loop hum.
Parallel 1/4-inch Thru output for amplifier connection.
No batteries or external power required.
Rugged all-metal construction for professional use.

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About the Hosa DIB-443 Sidekick Passive DI Box

The Hosa Sidekick DIB-443 is an affordable, robust passive direct injection (DI) box designed to bridge the gap between high-impedance unbalanced instruments and low-impedance balanced professional audio gear. Acting as a critical problem-solver for live sound engineers and home studio recording, it seamlessly converts the unbalanced 1/4-inch TS signal from electric guitars, basses, or keyboards into a balanced, low-impedance XLR signal. This balanced signal can then be run over very long cable distances to a mixing console or stage snake without picking up unwanted electromagnetic interference or suffering from high-frequency signal degradation.

Because it is a passive device utilizing an internal isolation transformer, the DIB-443 requires absolutely no batteries, external power supplies, or 48V phantom power to operate—offering true plug-and-play reliability. It features a 1/4-inch output to easily pass the instrument signal through to a local stage amplifier while simultaneously sending the XLR feed to the main house mixer. Additionally, it provides an "Inst/Line" switch to safely pad down hotter line-level signals (like those coming from an amp's line-out or an effects processor), alongside a dedicated Ground Lift switch to instantly eliminate ground loop hums and buzzes often encountered on stage.

Key Features

Passive DI box with isolation transformer.
Converts unbalanced Hi-Z signals to balanced Lo-Z output.
INST/SPKR switch for instrument or speaker-level sources.
Ground Lift switch reduces ground-loop hum.
Parallel 1/4-inch Thru output for amplifier connection.
No batteries or external power required.
Rugged all-metal construction for professional use.

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