DI Boxes, Preamplifiers and Input Devices
Interface Equipment for Pickups, Electronic Instruments and Unbalanced Line Sources
DI Boxes
DI Boxes are automatically included with some of our our packaged PA Systems, and can also be hired individually or added to any system (if a system you would like to hire does not include them, or if you require more than the number a system usually includes, let us know what you need). Any of the following can be hired with or without other equipment:
Orchid Electronics Classic DI
These are very clean-sounding active (battery or phantom-powered) DI boxes.
Inputs
Normal: 1/4" Jack
Line: 1/4" Jack, −20 dB
Outputs
Backline: Buffered 1/4" Jack (unbalanced)
Console: Balanced XLR
Input Impedance 1 MΩ
Output Impedance 1 KΩ
Maximum Input Level (0.1% THD)
Normal: +16 dBu
Line: + 36 dBu
Dimensions: 100 × 110 × 48mm
Full Classic DI detailsOrchid Electronics Micro DI
A phantom-powered DI box for the occasion when you don't need anything except a line in.
Input: 1/4" Jack
Output: Balanced XLR
Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
Output Impedance: 1 KΩ
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 30 kHz ±3dB
Noise (CCIR QPk weighted): <-95 dB
Distortion: <0.008% (1 kHz)
Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu (0.1% THD)
Dimensions: 100 × 38 × 32mm
We can also supply passive DI boxes for situations where phantom power is not available.
Line Input Transformers
Orchid Electronics Dual Isolator
A dual-channel transformer for eliminating ground‑loops between connected equipment.
Inputs: 1/4" Jack, Balanced or Unbalanced
Outputs: 1/4" Jack, Balanced or Unbalanced
Orchid Electronics Dual Isolator (XLR)
A dual-channel transformer for eliminating ground‑loops between source equipment and mixer inputs.
Inputs: 1/4" Jack, Balanced or Unbalanced
Outputs: XLR, Balanced
We stock a range of cables and interfaces to connect almost any audio source to almost any audio input, so if you need input or interface devices that are not shown here, please ask us!