The Proto DI is a no frills, studio quality passive direct box that can be used with active and passive instruments. With it's low profile, light weight, and one-sided jack placement, this DI can fit in tight spaces, and makes pedalboard wiring a breeze. The custom UK made Carnhill transformer rivals the best in the business, handling line level signals and beyond with extremely low distortion and a flat EQ response from 20 Hz to 20k Hz. Sometimes all you need is a passive direct box that will always be transparent and dependable, and the Proto DI fits that need without breaking the bank.

Features:

• Passive transformer direct box; requires no power

• Input and Thru jacks wired in parallel for pass-through operation

• 20Hz to 20kHz with less than 0.3 dB variation

• +21.5dBu max signal with less than 1% distortion at 20Hz

• THD less than 0.1% at 20Hz at +4dBu

• Input impedance: 140kΩ

• Blocks DC on the input; Balanced out blocks phantom power

• All metal Neutrik jacks

• Ground lift button connects or disconnects pin 1 from ground

• Saves 1 pound of weight compared to steel direct boxes

• Dimensions: 4.77" long x 2.87" wide x 1.57" tall

• 0.55 lbs (250 grams)

• Striking anodized transparent red finish with black print