Behringer Ultra-DI DI20 Professional Active 2-Channel DI-Box/Splitter
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Brand | Behringer |
Maximum Supply Voltage | 48 Volts |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Material | Others |
About this item
- Behringer Ultra-DI DI20 Professional Active 2-Channel DI-Box/Splitter - Adorama 1 Year Limited Warranty
- Frequency Response: 10Hz to 70kHz (-3dB)
- Noise: 100dBu
- Distortion: Less Than 0.014% (1kHz, 0dBu in)
- Input Resistance: Greater Than 250 kOhms
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Product information
Item Weight | 8.5 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 5.91 x 5.12 x 2.36 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B000CCSWQA |
Item model number | DI20 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,642 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #11 in Recording Signal Direct Boxes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
Color Name | Silver |
Compatible Devices | Amplifiers |
Connector Type | Xlr |
Material Type | Others |
Size | Standard |
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Product Description
BEHRINGER ULTRA-DI DI20
Professional Active 2-Channel DI-Box/Splitter
- 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
- Internal battery automatically shuts off when phantom power is applied
- Allows direct connection to speaker outputs with up to 3,000 Watts
- Ground Lift switch eliminates typical ground loop problems
- Input 2 usable as channel 1 Link output (additional to XLR output)
- ¼" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors
- Ultra-rugged, road-suitable metal case
- High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
- Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
The ULTRA-DI DI20 is a one-of-a-kind DI (direct injection) box that can convert up to two separate unbalanced 1/4" TRS lines into two balanced XLR outputs, or function as a signal splitter. Electric guitarists, keyboardists and bassists will love the flexibility this incredible box provides.
Mono, Stereo or Double the Amps
By flipping a switch, you can use the DI20 as a launching pad for two separate mono signals, a stereo signal, or a split-signal feeding two separate amps. The DI20 also features a ground lift switch and the 3-position input attenuator can accommodate input levels of up to +48 dBu. This handy built-in attenuator allows you to connect to your amplifier's speaker outputs, even amps rated as high as 3,000 Watts. You can power the DI20 with either a 9 V battery or your mixer's phantom power supply (+18 to +48 V DC). The whole package is wrapped in an ultra compact, road-suitable and rugged metal housing.
Be Direct
If you're a working musician who demands uncompromising functionality and durability, the ULTRA-DI DI20 will astound you - and so will its very affordable price tag. See what the DI20 can do for your sound today at your nearest BEHRINGER dealer.
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Customers like the battery life, versatility, quality and value of the electronic signal converter. For example, they mention it runs perfectly from phantom power, it's a great product when plugging multiple instruments into a PA or mixer and it'll last for years. That said, opinions are mixed on the sound quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the electronic signal converter. They mention that it works well, it gets the job done, and it's useful for recording guitars. Some say that the stereo feature works great, and that it'll work with their Bahringer mixer. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...more with the Phantom power from the front of house mixer and it has worked flawlessly, I intend to keep using it." Read more
"Works as designed. I use the phantom power mostly, but also has a slot for a 9v battery and a switch. Easy setup and use...." Read more
"...mine works fine, no extraneous noise or hum. Battery is a bit difficult to change (but I have some pedals that are even more fiddly)..." Read more
"...It worked like a charm. I got the box the day before the gig and found the instructions easy to follow...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the signal converter. They say it's a great investment for home studios and a functional product for low-budget gigs.
"...you're a musician on a tight budget like I am, this is a great investment for home studios." Read more
"...I have an MIC100 pre-amp that works great, every day, and is worth every penny I paid for it...." Read more
"...Add a few dozen people to the room and it disappears completely. Great price point, and we will buy more of these if we need them...." Read more
"...Flexible box, awesome price, it's a good buy I think" Read more
Customers like the quality of the electronic signal converter. They mention that it's well made, reliable, and has a reasonable quality. Some appreciate the compact size and the metal construction. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...What I love is this is rock solid reliable, and I can correct most problems with the attenuation or ground lift features...." Read more
"...metal construction, and well built. simple to use and the LED is just a nice warm red, not one of those ultra bright blue led, that is blinding...." Read more
"This product is a disgrace. I have lots of Behringer equipment that I like. I bought this because I use a bunch of Behringer DI100 boxes...." Read more
"...The outside is well built, as for the inside I couldn't tell you, but for under 24 bucks I have no complaints...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the electronic signal converter. They say it gives them two options, battery or phantom power. Some appreciate the fact that it runs perfectly from phantasm power, so they don't need a battery.
"...If you don't want to mess with batteries, the DI20 runs perfectly from phantom power...." Read more
"Have owned this for 2 years, works great. nice that it runs off phantom power, cause I always forget and leave it on and drain the battery..." Read more
"...It gives you two options, battery or phantom power. I used the phantom power and it sounded great!..." Read more
"...two inputs into one using the link feature and the powered operation direct box is nice also...." Read more
Customers find the electronic signal converter versatile. They say it's a great little device for running two inputs into one using the link feature and the powered operation. Customers also say it has two separate channels to link up two different instruments. They appreciate the two input options and the ability to use battery or phantom power.
"...It gives you two options, battery or phantom power. I used the phantom power and it sounded great!..." Read more
"Great little device for running two inputs into one using the link feature and the powered operation direct box is nice also...." Read more
"...My favorite feature is you can split the signal, one goes out to the amp and one goes to my recording hardware...." Read more
"...It even has two separate channels to link up two different instruments." Read more
Customers find the electronic signal converter easy to use. They mention it's simple to set up and operate, with a warm red LED.
"...Easy setup and use. 4 stars for noise though. Live band? Great. Jazz combo? Perfect. For my live theater, not so great...." Read more
"...metal construction, and well built. simple to use and the LED is just a nice warm red, not one of those ultra bright blue led, that is blinding...." Read more
"...My only minor complaint is that the battery compartment uses a tiny Philips screw, so I've got to carry yet another tool in my gig bag... but the..." Read more
"...I got the box the day before the gig and found the instructions easy to follow. It gives you two options, battery or phantom power...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the electronic signal converter. Some mention that it produces a cleaner sound than plugging a guitar right in to the audio interface, with no extraneous noise or hum. However, others say that it makes tons of clicking noises and hum, and there's a blinking red light that makes noise in recordings.
"...this is the PW50s do not like instruments of any kind, and tend to get a little noisy. This box tames them down...." Read more
"Does it add noise? Sure it does. A bit of hiss. Think of tape hiss with the Dolby NR turned on, for those of you old enough to know that sound...." Read more
"Much cleaner sound than plugging a guitar right in to the audio interface or mixing board...." Read more
"...anything that is made by Behringer, but these DI boxes make tons of clicking noises and hum. Both of them do this straight out of the box...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
The second use is similar. I use the Link setting to split a guitar from Channel 1 In to Channels 1 and 2 Out. That allows for a fake stereo effect (there is no crossover or separation).
On the two aforementioned uses I need to run this off battery because the PW50 does not provide phantom power. I have an InnoGear® 1- Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply I could use, but frankly that starts to create a mess of wires. I do power it using a Mackie Mix Series Mix12FX 12-Channel Effects Mixer when I use that as a front to my PW50s, but the battery lasts over a week of gigs (I play a lot of one hour gigs per week in retirement homes.)
What I love is this is rock solid reliable, and I can correct most problems with the attenuation or ground lift features. Those attributes earn this five stars in my book, but the additional flexibility using the Link function makes it even more valuable.
As it turned out, my first use for it was to get rid of unwanted hum in my cobbled-together low-budget PA system. For some reason, when I connected a compact PA system to my Peavey board (which was also feeding a guitar amp) there was an unacceptable level of hum that I couldn't get rid of.
Then I remembered that I had the Ultra-DI and decided to try it, between the mixer and the PA input. Put in a battery, hit the ground lift switch, and - like magic - the hum was gone. Not diminished, gone!
I have used it a couple of times, in Link mode, to connect a guitar to two different amps, one of which had a multi-effects box on the front end. Worked great for that.
I haven't had an occasion to use the attenuation function, yet, but have no reason to believe that it won't do what it's supposed to do if I ever do need it.
I haven't used it enough to comment on the ultimate battery life, but one 9 v. battery got it through one 2 hr. concert, and there seems to be plenty of juice left in it. Unlike some Behringer gizmos (like their effects pedals), this one has a power switch, which should go a long way to prolonging the battery life.
I wouldn't have ordered this, on a hunch [especially in view of the dismaying number of negative reviews of this product], if it had a $90+ price tag, but I was willing to gamble $22.00. I'm glad I did. If it never does anything but cancel hum in an otherwise noisy system, I'll feel as if I've gotten my money's worth.
While I'm not a fan of the Behringer effects pedals, I have been pleased with several other Behringer products. I have a VT-50 amp that I use every day and love as much as you can love an inanimate object. I have an MIC100 pre-amp that works great, every day, and is worth every penny I paid for it. And I have a GM108 amp, bought much-used, for forty bucks, that works great as well. None has ever given me any trouble. The effects pedals all worked, they just didn't work very well - meaning, they didn't give me what I expected - which may be more my fault than Behringer's, as I got them by mail order without testing them beforehand. That's my two cents on Behringer products.
1. Folded aluminum case with no real protection from moisture, so humidity is not your friend to say nothing of spilling something on it. I don't expect it to last as long as other Behringer pedals I've purchased in the past, and it can't compete with the basic standards any musician should expect.
2. Calling it a two channel box is technically correct, I suppose. In practice it fails with no proper link out jacks for two channel operation. My bad for not seeing what was in front of me. It's essentially a single channel splitter which might have a particular use, but how it's advertised is a bit misleading.
I consider it a cheap life lesson, and I'll put it to work as its design will allow. I still need a second box, but it won't be another one of these.
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Recomendable.
But the noise created due high gain cannot be suppressed with this DI. Don't know bout others. For this price range its a great deal actually. And two instruments can be used at a time, though i wouldn't advice that.
It doesn't have a power supply input, so battery required. Doesn't need much power though . at most times it runs on phantom power.
Reviewed in India on May 20, 2019
But the noise created due high gain cannot be suppressed with this DI. Don't know bout others. For this price range its a great deal actually. And two instruments can be used at a time, though i wouldn't advice that.
It doesn't have a power supply input, so battery required. Doesn't need much power though . at most times it runs on phantom power.