Here, we’ll review the top 10 best direct boxes on the market today. We’ll provide an overview of the pros and cons of each product. Read on for our selection of best direct boxes.
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Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best Direct Boxes
Rank | Product Name | Score |
---|---|---|
1 |
Behringer Ultra-DI400P |
9. 7 |
2 |
Behringer DI20 |
9. 5 |
3 |
Whirlwind Imp 2 |
9. 1 |
4 |
Whirlwind pcDI |
8. 8 |
5 |
Radial USB-Pro Active |
8. 6 |
6 |
Samson MDA1 |
8. 2 |
7 |
Rupert Neve Designs Active |
8. 0 |
8 |
Radial JDI Stereo |
7 .7 |
9 |
Radial Stagebug SB-6 |
7. 4 |
10 |
Radial ProD2 |
7. 2 |
1. Behringer Ultra-DI400P
9.7/10 our score
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- Professional and multi-purpose direct injection box for stage and studio applications
- Provides impedance and signal matching for the direct connection of instruments to mixers and amplifiers
- Ultra-flat frequency response due to renowned BEHRINGER OT-2 transformer
- Allows direct connection to speaker outputs with up to 3,000 Watts
- Ground Lift switch eliminates typical ground loop problems
2. Behringer DI20
9.5/10 our score
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- Professional and multi-purpose direct injection box for stage and studio applications
- Provides impedance and signal matching for the direct connection of instruments to mixers and amplifiers
- Converts 2 independent unbalanced 1/4'' TRS line inputs into 2 balanced XLR outputs
- Additional Split mode (channel 1 assigns signal to both XLR outputs)
- Ultra-flat frequency response due to servo-balanced operation
3. Whirlwind Imp 2
9.1/10 our score
- Inexpensive direct box with a fantastic footprint and the sound quality
- The IMP is an in-line transformer that converts a line or instrument level unbalanced signal to a low impedance mic level balanced signal
- Converts a line or instrument level unbalanced signal to a low impedance mic level balanced signal
- An ideal direct box for anyone requiring professional quality and durability in an economical package
- Uses Whirlwind's TRHL transformer that's riveted, not glued, to the chassis
4. Whirlwind pcDI
8.8/10 our score
- Direct Box with 1/8" and RCA Inputs
- Stereo/Mono Switch.
- XLR Outputs
5. Radial USB-Pro Active
8.6/10 our score
- High performance 24bit/96k stereo direct box Automatically installs without the need of a driver Built-in headphone amplifier for monitoring Balanced Lo-Z outputs with switchable isolation
- Automatically installs without the need of a driver
- Built-in headphone amplifier for monitoring
- Balanced Lo-Z outputs with switchable isolation
- 1kHz conversion rates, the USB-Pro elevates the performance with true 24 bit, 96kHz stereo converters to deliver more headroom and greater detail
6. Samson MDA1
8.2/10 our score
- All-metal, impact resistant design
- 2-position 0dB/-15dB attenuation switch
- Ground Lift switch
- 1/4" Input and Thru
- Balanced XLR output
7. Rupert Neve Designs Active
8/10 our score
- Active DI Box
8. Radial JDI Stereo
7.7/10 our score
- Transformer-equipped Passive Stereo DI
9. Radial Stagebug SB-6
7.4/10 our score
- Isolator for balanced and unbalanced signals
- Eliminates hum and buzz caused by ground loops
- Exceptionally linear from 20Hz to 20kHz
- Automatically configures for hi-Z or lo-Z signal chains
10. Radial ProD2
7.2/10 our score