{"product_id":"hosa-sidekick-passive-direct-box-dib-443","title":"Hosa Pro-Conex Sidekick Passive Direct Box - DIB-443","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"hosa technology music accessories\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0206\/3676\/2212\/files\/hosa-logo.png?v=1559922811\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosa Pro-Conex Sidekick Passive Direct Box - DIB-443\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransformer Isolated. Passive Design. The DIB-443 is the passive model in the Hosa Pro-Conex Sidekick direct box series. Designed to bridge the gap between instruments and audio consoles, the DIB-443 utilizes a high-quality isolation transformer to convert unbalanced high-impedance signals into balanced low-impedance lines without the need for batteries or phantom power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Analog Reliability. Because it is 100% passive, the DIB-443 creates a pure signal path perfect for guitars, basses, and vintage keyboards. The built-in isolation transformer naturally eliminates ground loops and hum, ensuring that your \"direct\" tone remains clean and uncolored for Front of House mixing or Digital Signal Processing (DSP).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile Signal Matching. As part of the rugged Pro-Conex sub-brand, the Sidekick DIB-443 is built to handle a variety of sources. The dedicated INST\/LINE switch allows you to optimize the signal path for your application—select \"INST\" for standard high-impedance instruments, or \"LINE\" to accommodate high-output sources like keyboards, effects processors, or amp line-outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive Architecture: Transformer-based design requires no batteries or phantom power—simply plug and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance Matching: Converts High-Z instrument signals to Low-Z balanced signals for long cable runs without high-frequency loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal Management: Features an INST\/LINE switch to handle a wide range of input sources from passive pickups to active processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround Isolation: Internal transformer isolates the input from the output, preventing ground loops and AC hum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged Construction: Housed in the durable Pro-Conex metal chassis designed to withstand the rigors of the road.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive Guitars \u0026amp; Basses: The perfect companion for instruments with active pickups (9V\/18V preamps), as the passive design handles high-output levels without clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeyboards \u0026amp; Drum Machines: Easily handles hot line-level signals from synthesizers and grooveboxes while adding subtle analog warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminating Hum \u0026amp; Buzz: The internal isolation transformer physically separates the input and output grounds, instantly killing ground loop noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple \"Plug \u0026amp; Play\" Setups: With no batteries to check and no phantom power required, it is the most reliable choice for quick stage patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Sidekick\u003cbr\u003eModel: DIB-443\u003cbr\u003eCircuit Type: Passive (Transformer Isolated)\u003cbr\u003eInputs: 1 x 1\/4\" TS (Unbalanced)\u003cbr\u003eOutputs: 1 x XLR3M (Balanced)\u003cbr\u003ePower Source: None (Passive)\u003cbr\u003eSwitches: INST\/LINE (Input Select)\u003cbr\u003eChassis: Die-Cast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48656840327418,"sku":"550102-443","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0206\/3676\/2212\/files\/550102-443-hosa-dib-443-pro-conex-sidekick-di-passive-direct-box.png?v=1776112389","url":"https:\/\/aliensandstrangersmusic.com\/products\/hosa-sidekick-passive-direct-box-dib-443","provider":"Aliens And Strangers Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}