Overview:
The BEHRINGER ULTRA-DI PRO DI800 is a professional mains/phantom powered 8-channel active DI-box. If you need a rack-mountable DI unit with enough inputs to accommodate everyone on stage or in the studio, plug into the DI800.
PRO-Active
- Direct Injection (DI) boxes make it possible to connect guitars, basses and keyboards (as well as other line-level devices) to audio mixers and recorders. They are absolutely essential for proper impedance matching and to maintain signal integrity. BEHRINGER active DIs feature “buffered” inputs that won’t degrade the source signal like passive DI boxes can. Balanced signals leaving the DI800 are extremely low impedance (typically less than 680 Ω), and far less susceptible to noise and interference.
1/4" In, XLR Out—Is That All?
- When it comes right down to it, all DI boxes do the same thing, right? Yes, but the DI800 does much more than just “bass guitar in, mic level signal out.” It really is a highly versatile input-signal toolkit.
Here are just two special features that differentiate the DI800 from most standard DI boxes:
- Maybe you’d like to connect your guitar amp’s speaker output to your mixer? Not a problem, the DI800 features a -30 dB attenuation switch, allowing you to connect to speaker outputs (up to 3,000 Watts!) and convert them to balanced XLR outs.
- Got a weak incoming signal? The DI800 has a +20 dB switch, which really comes in handy for boosting low-level input signals.
- Of course, the DI800 provides a LINK output for easy connection to other equipment, such as onstage amplifiers and monitor consoles. Servo-balanced performance guarantees ultra-flat frequency response, and the gold-plated XLR output connectors provide reliable, low-noise operation. Per channel ground lift switches eliminate ground-loop hum problems. The DI800 does everything a standalone DI can do—times eight!
Power Trip
- Unlike their passive counterparts, active DI boxes require a power source to make their internal electronics work. The DI800 provides two power options: 120 – 240 V~ from the nearest wall outlet or power strip, or +18 to +48 V DC from your mixer’s phantom power supply.
Superior Sound, Incredible Value
- The 8-channel ULTRA-DI PRO DI800 delivers exceptional sound quality—at an extremely affordable price.
Product Features:
- Professional and multi-purpose 8-channel direct injection box for stage and studio applications
- Provides impedance and signal matching for the direct connection of instruments to mixers and amplifiers
- Ultra-flat frequency response due to servo-balanced operation
- Optional mains or phantom-powered operation
- Allows direct connection to speaker outputs with up to 3,000 Watts
- +20 dB gain switch for pre-amplification of low-level signals
- Switchable input attenuation allows input levels of up to +40 dB
- Ground Lift switch eliminates typical ground loop problems
- Link output for easy connection to further equipment
- 1/4" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors
- Illuminated switches enable perfect operation in dark stage environments
- High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
- Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
1.) The INPUT connector is used for connecting unbalanced as well as balanced signal sources
2.) Because both INPUT and LINK connectors are wired in parallel,the LINK TRS connector can be used both as an input and as a direct unbalanced output of the INPUT signal.
3.) The unbalanced input signal can be trapped into at the UNBAL OUT TRS connector -- after passing through the amplification circuitry.
4.) The -30dB attenuation switch increases the operating range of the DI800 considerably,from low signal levels of a high-impedance mic or a guitar,all the way to speaker connectors of a guitar amplifier.
5.) Using the GND LIFT Switch,you can fully separate input and output grounding.
6.) The +20 dB switch increases the input signal level by 20dB
7.) Use the POWER switch to power up your DI800. The POWER switch should always be in the "OFF" position when you are about to connect your unit to the mains.
Rear Panel Features:
8.) The BAL OUT connectors (1-8) are the balanced mic-level outputs of the channels 1 to 8.Use a high-quality balanced microphone cable to establish connection.
9.) The mains connection is achieved via the standard IEC connector.A matching power cord is included.
10.) SERIAL NUMBER.
11.) FUSE COMPARTMENT / VOLTAGE SELECTION.
Applications: