Hosa DIB-445 SideKick Active Direct Box
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Hosa DIB-445 SideKick Active Direct Box
The Hosa SideKick DIB-445 is a high-quality, value-priced active direct (DI) box for instrument signal routing in professional live sound and studio recording. As an active DI, the SideKick DIB-445 is perfect for environments that require longer cable runs without introducing noise and interference. Its smart design and superior components also make it a great choice for clean, hum-free recording for DAW systems.
The SideKick DIB-445 takes the unbalanced high-impedance output of an instrument — guitar, bass, keyboards and more — and converts it to a balanced low impedance signal. Operating via convenient +48V phantom power from your mixer or audio interface, the SideKick DIB-445’s streamlined design features one unbalanced ¼” input, one balanced ¼” thru output, and one balanced XLR output. The SideKick DIB-445 does its job without adding or removing anything from the natural sound of the input source and offers high headroom and low harmonic distortion. Its impressive audio specifications include a near-perfect flat frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz with only ±0.2dB. Its superbly low noise specification is -95dBu, A-weighted, with THD+N at less than 0.005% at 1kHz, giving it pristine audio quality that meets or exceeds the specs of other DI boxes at twice the price. Its sturdy all-metal housing makes it rugged enough for even the most grueling touring conditions.
The SideKick DIB-445’s features include a pad switch (with selections of 0dB, -15dB, and -30dB of attenuation), a ground lift switch to eliminate AC hum caused by ground loops, and a polarity flip switch to combat phase or cancellation issues. It comes with a one-year warranty.
General Features:
• Direct box for live sound or recording
• Perfect for guitar, bass, keyboards, and more
• Longer cable runs without added noise or interference
• Unbalanced 1/4” input, balanced 1/4” thru output, balanced XLR output
• Frequency response: ±0.2dB, 20Hz-20kHz
Connectors: 1/4 in TS to 1/4 in TRS and XLR3M
Warning:
This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to P65Warnings.ca.
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Three-Day Shipping |
1-24 Hours |
3 Business Days |
3-4 Business Days |
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Two-Day Shipping |
1-24 Hours |
2 Business Days |
2-3 Business Days |
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One-Day Shipping |
1-24 Hours |
1 Business Days |
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Flat Rate Shipping |
1-24 Hours |
7-10 Business Days |
8-11 Business Days |
United States Customers:
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Standard delivery time for domestic customers will average from 2-4 business days but can take longer in some cases. Saturday, Sunday and national holidays are not considered business days for delivery purposes.
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