--- product_id: 6691945 title: "Passive Di direct box 1/4\" instrument to balanced & unbalanced XLR" brand: "yovus" price: "₹ 5901" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Yovus" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/6691945-passive-di-direct-box-1-4-instrument-to-balanced-unbalanced store_origin: IN region: India --- # 1/4" Hi-Z to LO-Z XLR conversion No battery or phantom power needed Heavy-duty metal construction Passive Di direct box 1/4" instrument to balanced & unbalanced XLR **Brand:** yovus **Price:** ₹ 5901 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎤 Elevate your sound—plug in, power down, and play on! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Passive Di direct box 1/4" instrument to balanced & unbalanced XLR by yovus - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 5901 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/6691945-passive-di-direct-box-1-4-instrument-to-balanced-unbalanced) ## Best For - yovus enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yovus brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Buzz-Free Clarity:** Ground lift switch eliminates annoying hum and buzz, ensuring your sound stays clean and professional. - • **Power-Free Performance:** Zero hassle with no batteries or phantom power required—just plug in and play with confidence. - • **Seamless Signal Conversion:** Effortlessly convert your instrument’s high-impedance signal to a balanced low-impedance output for pristine stage and studio sound. - • **Built to Last, Designed to Perform:** Rugged metal chassis with rubber feet guarantees durability and stability during every gig or session. - • **Dynamic Control at Your Fingertips:** Dual pad switches (-20dB and -40dB) tame hot signals, protecting your gear and preserving tonal integrity. ## Overview The DB-01 Passive Direct Box converts high-impedance 1/4" instrument signals to balanced low-impedance XLR outputs without requiring any power source. Featuring a ground lift switch to eliminate electrical buzz and dual pad settings to manage hot inputs, it’s built with a durable metal enclosure and rubber feet for reliable stage and studio use. Ideal for guitarists, keyboardists, and bassists seeking clean, professional audio connectivity. ## Description DB-01 PASSIVE DIRECT BOX. Convert your HI-Z 1/4" signal to LO-Z XLR. You do not need a battery or phantom power for this direct box. Great for Keyboardists, Acoustic & Electric Guitarists, Bassists, and other instrumentalists needing to plug into the snake on stage. Includes ground lift switch and 2 levels of padding. 1/4" input XLR and 1/4" output Ground Lift Button Pad Switch (-20dB and -40dB) Heavy Duty Metal Construction Rubber Feet Review: Good quality - I use this for playing live. We use it either for acoustic guitar to PA or running the electronic drums from the 1/4" out to this DI to the PA. I love passive DI boxes and this works as well as any of the more expensive DI's I have used in the past. Review: Better than I expected for the money - First off, let me say this is a low cost Chinese made passive DI. If you are expecting Countryman or Radial, you're in the wrong listing. However, having said this, this is a very good unit in its class. I've been a professional theatre sound guy for over 20 years and bought one of these for a light-duty additional to my personal inventory. PROS: Heavy, well fitted, sturdy metal housing, with screw assembly (you CAN get inside!) Transformer isolated, appears to be the proper impedance conversion Paralleled 1/4" jacks (means you can link out to an instrument amp, or Y both stereo channels together) Simple switched resistive attenuator to allow level correction Ground Lift switch CONS: Cheap plastic jacks - not sure how well they'll stand up Jacks are mounted directly to internal PC board - may be a pain to replace All in all, hard to beat for the money for light or intermittent use. ## Features - Passive Direct Box - 1/4" in and through jacks - XLR output - Pad switch to soften "hot" sources - Ground lift helps to elimiate buzz caused by electrical grounding issues ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B009AARY2I | | Amplifier Type | Passive | | Audio Output Mode | Balanced | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,195 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #20 in Recording Signal Direct Boxes | | Brand | Yovus | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Guitar, Keyboard | | Connector Type | XLR | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 725 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 2"D x 6.5"W x 3.5"H | | Item Weight | 14.08 ounces | | Material | Metal | | Mfr Part Number | 220-000DB-01 | | Model Name | DB-1 | | Model Number | DB-01 | | Number of Bands | 2 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Output Channel Quantity | 1 | | Power Source | No Power Required | | Product Dimensions | 2"D x 6.5"W x 3.5"H | | Sound Profile | Same as input signal | | UPC | 817375013098 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Yovus - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Guitar, Keyboard - **Material:** Metal - **Product Dimensions:** 2"D x 6.5"W x 3.5"H ## Images ![Passive Di direct box 1/4" instrument to balanced & unbalanced XLR - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-9FKMaVqL.jpg) ![Passive Di direct box 1/4" instrument to balanced & unbalanced XLR - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RPgDNgqbL.jpg) ![Passive Di direct box 1/4" instrument to balanced & unbalanced XLR - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sVO-N9MxL.jpg) ![Passive Di direct box 1/4" instrument to balanced & unbalanced XLR - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hbl4-ICDL.jpg) ![Passive Di direct box 1/4" instrument to balanced & unbalanced XLR - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Zux+1UkoL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: is there a transformer inside this box? does it have a direct throughput?** A: Yes it has a transformer. That is what converts from hi to low impedance. It is kind of like a gear box for mechanical things. **Q: Is there any documentation for this available anywhere ?** A: Not really. It’s a simple device. It converts a 1/4 inch cable to an xlr signal. What other information do you need? **Q: The product photos are for a completely different product than what is described, right?** A: You are correct --- this [photo] is not the product I bought... **Q: I have an acoustic guitar with a passive pickup that is way to low in volume going into my kustom pa50 mini pa. will this give me lots more volume?** A: I don't think it will add volume to your acoustic. This really is not a preamp, but rather a simple box to allow you to plug in a phone type of jack input as on most guitar cables into this box and then use a XLR type of cable as on most microphone cables as an output into your PA system. There are similar products that are "active" "Direct Boxes" that offer the feature of a preamp...they will give you the boost you are looking for from your passive pickup. Do a search regarding "acoustic guitar preamp/DI Box." ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by V***E on May 4, 2026* I use this for playing live. We use it either for acoustic guitar to PA or running the electronic drums from the 1/4" out to this DI to the PA. I love passive DI boxes and this works as well as any of the more expensive DI's I have used in the past. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than I expected for the money *by K***R on September 18, 2017* First off, let me say this is a low cost Chinese made passive DI. If you are expecting Countryman or Radial, you're in the wrong listing. However, having said this, this is a very good unit in its class. I've been a professional theatre sound guy for over 20 years and bought one of these for a light-duty additional to my personal inventory. PROS: Heavy, well fitted, sturdy metal housing, with screw assembly (you CAN get inside!) Transformer isolated, appears to be the proper impedance conversion Paralleled 1/4" jacks (means you can link out to an instrument amp, or Y both stereo channels together) Simple switched resistive attenuator to allow level correction Ground Lift switch CONS: Cheap plastic jacks - not sure how well they'll stand up Jacks are mounted directly to internal PC board - may be a pain to replace All in all, hard to beat for the money for light or intermittent use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best value in low cost DI boxes *by B***P on October 5, 2026* Best value in low cost DI boxes. Rugged construction and has been 100% reliable for me. Simple build for simple use cases. Have used with keyboards, guitars and basses. No issues. Keep a couple of these in my go box at all times. ## Frequently Bought Together - Passive Di direct box 1/4" instrument to balanced & unbalanced XLR - GearIT 20ft, 6-Pack XLR Male to Female Mic Cable, 3-Pin Balanced Shielded, Black, for Mic Mixer, Recording Studio, Podcast - AuxLink XLR Cables, XLR Microphone Cable 25 ft 6 Pack, Gold-Plated 3-pin XLR Speaker Cable Male to Female Balanced Mic Cable --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/6691945-passive-di-direct-box-1-4-instrument-to-balanced-unbalanced](https://www.desertcart.in/products/6691945-passive-di-direct-box-1-4-instrument-to-balanced-unbalanced) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-10-18*