Hosa DIB-445 Active DI Box With Pad, Lift, and Polarity Controls
Hosa DIB-445 Active DI Box With Pad, Lift, and Polarity Controls
SoundPro Item: 207711 | Part Number: DIB-445
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- Phantom-Powered Active Circuitry Delivers High Input Impedance And Clear Tone
- Three-Position Pad Switch Manages Hot Signals From Active Instruments And Line Sources
- Ground Lift Switch Eliminates AC Hum Caused By Ground Loops
- Polarity Flip Switch Resolves Phase Cancellation Without Additional Patching
- Thru Output Passes Signal To Stage Amp While XLR Feeds Front-Of-House
- All-Metal Housing Withstands Repeated Touring And Installation Use
The Hosa DIB-445 Sidekick is a 48V phantom-powered active DI box designed for engineers and musicians who need a reliable, full-featured direct box for live sound, studio tracking, and installed audio applications. Its high input impedance active circuitry preserves the natural tone of instruments — guitars, basses, and keyboards — without the signal degradation common in passive designs.
Where the DIB-445 stands out against basic passive DI boxes is in its onboard signal management: a three-position pad switch handles everything from line-level keyboards to hot active pickups, a ground lift switch kills AC hum introduced by ground loops in complex stage or studio rigs, and a polarity flip switch resolves phase cancellation issues without patching. This combination of controls in a single compact unit reduces the need for additional outboard gear at the instrument end of the signal chain.
The all-metal housing makes the DIB-445 suitable for touring and repeated use cases where plastic-bodied alternatives fail under road stress. With a single balanced XLR output feeding the console and a thru output passing signal to a stage amp, it fits seamlessly into any live or recording workflow where a clean, controlled instrument feed is required.
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