Behringer ULTRA-DI DI20 Active DI Box

Behringer ULTRA-DI DI20 Active DI Box

Behringer ULTRA-DI DI20 is an active 2-channel direct-injection box for matching appropriate instrument or source signals to balanced downstream inputs.

Why Choose Behringer ULTRA-DI DI20?

DI20 provides two active channels and a documented splitter arrangement in a compact format. It can operate from a suitable 9V battery or supported phantom power, making the source and receiving-device connection important parts of setup. Choose the receiving input level and use the pad or signal controls according to the model manual. A DI box prepares the analogue signal for a mixer or interface; it does not add digital recording, speaker power or the mixing controls of a console.

Key Features

• 2 active channels: planned direct-injection signals.
• Balanced output role: suitable downstream mixer inputs.
• Splitter option: documented alternate routing.
• Signal matching: check input level, pad and power arrangement.

Best Suited For

Connecting instruments and appropriate source signals to suitable balanced mixer or recording inputs. Select the DI arrangement around source level, impedance and the required channel count. A DI box handles signal interfacing; it does not replace the mixer’s channel controls, a computer recording interface or the amplifier driving the PA speakers.

Setup and Connection Guide

Reduce receiving gain before connecting the source to the correct input and the balanced output to a suitable mixer channel. Use the documented power arrangement for an active DI. Start with conservative gain and engage the input pad only where signal level requires it. Test one channel first and check any link output separately. Use the audio ground-lift function only as described when troubleshooting the signal path, while keeping the equipment’s mains protective earth intact. Label channels clearly for a multi-instrument stage or recording setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does DI20 replace a mixer or computer recording interface?

No. It provides direct-injection signal matching and supported routing. A mixer handles channel combination and control, while a recording interface supplies the computer audio connection. Choose the rest of the signal chain around the task.

Is a DI box the same as a USB audio interface?

No. It prepares or routes an analogue audio signal for suitable downstream equipment. Computer recording still needs a compatible interface or mixer with the required digital connection, and the source must be routed through that equipment.

Does the ground-lift switch mean I should remove mains earth?

No. An audio ground-lift function is part of the DI signal arrangement. It is not an instruction to disconnect protective mains earth. Follow the model’s connection guidance and investigate the actual noise path.

Technical Specifications

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