Hosa Pro-Conex Sidekick Active Direct Box

Description
Phantom Powered. Precision Engineered. The DIB-445 is the active model in the Hosa Pro-Conex Sidekick direct box series. Designed to convert high-impedance unbalanced signals into low-impedance balanced lines, the DIB-445 utilizes 48V Phantom Power to deliver an active, high-headroom signal path that is essential for driving long cable runs without frequency loss or introduced noise. Transparent Signal Integrity. The Sidekick series is engineered for transparency. With a near-perfect flat frequency response (20Hz–20kHz ±0.2dB) and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N) of less than 0.005%, it ensures that the natural character of your instrument reaches the console unaltered. The ultra-low noise floor (-95dBu) makes it an ideal choice for critical recording environments and DAW integration. Essential Signal Management. As part of the rugged Pro-Conex sub-brand, the Sidekick DIB-445 is built for the stage and equipped with a comprehensive toolkit for troubleshooting. A selectable attenuation pad (0dB, -15dB, -30dB) allows you to interface with hot line-level sources, while the dedicated Ground Lift and Polarity Flip switches provide instant solutions for hum loops and phase cancellation issues. Key Features Active Circuitry: Powered by standard 48V Phantom Power to provide high input impedance buffering for passive guitars and basses. Pristine Audio Specs: Delivers < 0.005% THD+N and a -95dBu noise floor for reference-grade signal clarity. Input Padding: Three-position switch (0dB, -15dB, -30dB) accommodates a wide range of source levels from vintage pickups to active keyboards. Thru-Put Connectivity: Features a 1/4" Thru output for sending the unprocessed signal to a stage amplifier. Phase & Noise Control: Dedicated Ground Lift and Polarity Flip switches allow for immediate correction of ground loops and phase issues. Ideal Applications Acoustic Guitars: The high input impedance prevents the "quack" and thinness often associated with passive piezo pickups. Passive Bass Guitars: Preserves the full low-end punch and top-end clarity without loading down the pickups. Studio Recording: Delivers a pristine, low-noise direct signal perfect for re-amping or amp modeling plugins. Vintage Instruments: The active buffering boosts low-level signals from vintage keyboards or guitars without adding noise.