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