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. It converts a high-impedance, instrument-level signal via its 1/4″ TS unbalanced input connector to a low-impedance, mic-level signal via its balanced XLR output connector. A 1/4″ thru jack allows simultaneous connection to an amplifier or pedalboard.
The DB-1 is equipped with a ground-lift switch to reduce hum caused by ground loops. Due to its passive design, the unit does not require a battery or power supply to operate.
Key Features
- 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
- Ground-lift switch minimizes hum
- Rugged metal construction
- Passive design—does not require a battery or power supply
In the box*
RapcoHorizon DB-1 Single-Channel Passive Direct Box
- RapcoHorizon Passive Direct Box
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