BBE DI-100X Active Direct Box with Full Featured Sonic Maximizer

by BBE Sound

Product Features

• Full Function BBE Sonic Maximizer for crystalline clarity and definition
• Electronically-balanced XLR output
• 15dB Pad Switch
• Ground lift switch
• Military-spec circuit boards

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.8 x 2 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002GYYHC
• Item model number: DI-100X
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,478 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #62 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Signal Processors > Direct Boxes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The DI-100x is a high-quality professional-grade active DI box for touring sound applications and recording studios. It has a major advantage over other high-end DI boxes on the market, with its built-in Sonic Maximizer processor which employs the BBE 4th Generation Processing Engine - just like the 482i and 882i Sonic Maximizer models. The DI-100x yields excellent results with active or passive bass guitars, keyboards, and both acoustic and electric guitars. The DI-100x is an excellent choice for transferring any musical instrument signal direct to a mixing console.

Above all, the DI-100x was designed without compromise, with paramount imporance placed on maintaining the highest sonic integtity. All of the switches, pots and connectors are connected directly to its military-spec circuit board, rather than "fly-wired" to the PC board. The primary advantage of this design is that allows the legs of most board mounted components to be dramatically thicker than the narrow conductors commonly employed in many audio designs. All this in a musically engineered and massively constructed DI that can withstand the most demanding conditions.

Features:

• Full Function BBE Sonic Maximizer for crystalline clarity and definition
• 15dB Pad Switch
• Ground lift switch
• Electronically-balanced XLR output
• Impedance-balanced 1/4" Tip-Sleeve output
• Military-spec circuit boards
• Extra-thick, extra-wide circuit board traces for unequaled electron flow
• 1% metal film resistors throughout
• Solid 1/8" thick aluminum extrusion housing for light weight and superb strength
• Recessed switches to reduce the opportunities for damage
• No-slip full bottom pad to stop slippage and prevent ground contamination through chassis to chassis contact
• Made with pride in the USA
• 5 year warranty

Product Description

The DI-100x is a high-quality professional-grade active DI box for touring sound applications and recording studios. It has a major advantage over other high-end DI boxes on the market, with its built-in Sonic Maximizer processor which employs the BBE 4th Generation Processing Engine - just like the 482i and 882i Sonic Maximizer models. The DI-100x yields excellent results with active or passive bass guitars, keyboards, and both acoustic and electric guitars. The DI-100x is an excellent choice for transferring any musical instrument signal direct to a mixing console. Above all, the DI-100x was designed without compromise, with paramount imporance placed on maintaining the highest sonic integtity. All of the switches, pots and connectors are connected directly to its military-spec circuit board, rather than “fly-wired” to the PC board. The primary advantage of this design is that allows the legs of most board mounted components to be dramatically thicker than the narrow conductors commonly employed in many audio designs. All this in a musically engineered and massively constructed DI that can withstand the most demanding conditions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars very effective, USA made, well built, actually improves tone, January 6, 2011

By 

Brent H. Vinson "Cincinnati Slim" (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BBE DI-100X Active Direct Box with Full Featured Sonic Maximizer (Electronics)

I was looking for a D.I. for acoustic-electric guitar and bass. This unit really does a great job. Its made in the USA, has a five year warranty and works very well. I needed the ability to feed both a balanced XLR out along with a 1/4" line to the amp. The sonic maximizer circuit is a nice bonus.
It's a subtle improvement on acoustic but a real game changer for bass guitar! I was sceptical at first but I'll always keep it in use for my Jazz Bass. I highly recommend this unit. It's only downside is it's too big to fit in my bass case and it eats 9volt batteries pretty quickly. This is not a problem if you use the supplied "wall-wart" power supply however. Good job BBE!