The Hosa SideKick DIB-445 is a reliable active direct box designed to convert the unbalanced high-impedance output of instruments into balanced low-impedance signals, ensuring longer cable runs without noise or interference. Powered by +48V phantom power, it features an unbalanced input, a balanced thru output, and a balanced XLR output. Ideal for guitars, basses, keyboards, and similar instruments, the SideKick DIB-445 maintains the natural sound of the input source with high headroom, low harmonic distortion, and a flat frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz (0.2dB). It boasts ultra-low noise (-95dBu, A-weighted) and THD+N under 0.005% at 1kHz, making it a dependable choice for professional audio setups. Its rugged all-metal housing ensures durability, even under demanding conditions.

Product Specifications:

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (0.2dB).

Noise: -95dBu, A-weighted.

THD+N: <0.005% at 1kHz.

Input: 1 x unbalanced.

Thru Output: 1 x balanced.

Main Output: 1 x balanced XLR.

Pad Attenuation: 0dB, -15dB, -30dB.

Power: +48V phantom power.

Housing: All-metal construction.

Shipping Weight: 2 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 3 (H x W x D).