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Radial ProDI 1-channel Passive Instrument Direct Box

Passive Mono Direct Box with Custom Transformer and Rugged I-beam Construction
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High-quality Direct Box from Radial!

The Radial ProDI is a high-quality, passive mono direct box that's perfect for use with acoustic guitars, bass guitars, electric pianos, and synthesizers. The ProDI's custom transformer helps to deliver the highest performance possible, virtually eliminating issues with noise. And, as with all Radial DI boxes, the ProDI is incredibly reliable and easy to use — just plug in your mono instrument and instantly eliminate ground loops, while enjoying a rich, full sound. If you need the same excellent quality in a stereo version, Radial also offers the ProD2 stereo version.

Raidal ProDI Passive Mono Direct Box at a Glance:
  • Full-range passive direct box
  • Custom isolation transformer eliminates noise
  • Really easy to use
  • Built like a tank

Passive vs. Active DI
The Radial ProDI and ProD2 (stereo version) are full-range passive direct boxes. Active direct boxes employ electronic circuits to change the impedance from hi-Z to lo-Z and balance the signal. Passive DIs instead employ a simple passive transformer to do the work. Active DIs require batteries, 48V phantom-power or external power supplies to power their circuits, while passive transformer-equipped direct boxes do not require any power to perform their task. The advantage of a transformer over typical active circuits can be summarized as "a great device to reduce system noise" in a sound system. To accomplish the task of noise elimination, the Radial ProDI and ProD2 features first-class transformers and require no batteries or power supply.

Custom Isolation Transformer
The Radial ProDI is equipped with a custom-made audio transformer, which provides exceptional signal handling without saturation. More importantly, the ProDI's custom transformer has extremely low phase distortion in the critical bass and mid regions. The ProDI's transformer provides 100% isolation, to eliminate hum- and noise-causing ground loops, while maintaining signal integrity. Inside the ProDI you'll also find isolated XLR connectors, to eliminate chassis ground potential, as well as a military-spec PC board, with a full surface ground plane to reduce susceptibility to RF noise. The result is exceptional clarity and definition, at an attractive price point.

Really Easy to Use
The best feature of the ProDI is "plug and play" ease of use. All you do is connect the instrument to the 1/4" inputs, the 1/4" through jack to the stage amplifier(s) or mixer and the XLR output to the mixing console and you are done. Any distortion? Hit the -15dB pad. Any noise? Just depress the ground lift switch. You will find that with acoustic guitars and basses, the natural tone of the instrument will shine through with a smooth and musical rendering. For electrically powered devices, such as keyboards, the ProDI will immediately eliminate troublesome ground loops while delivering solid dynamics, with a full rich sound.

Solid Construction
Look inside a ProDI and you'll find the build quality and components to be of only the highest professional standards. Radial's proven construction methods and materials ensure years of trouble-free service — able to withstand the rigors of the most demanding, high-use professional environments. Radial pioneered the use of its innovative "book cover" design, which provides a protective zone around the switches and connectors that keep the components safe. The 14-gauge welded I-beam inner chassis and 14-gauge outer shell found in the ProD2 and ProDI greatly reduce the possibility of torque stresses being applied to the PC board. Stress on circuit boards causes broken and intermittent solder joints, a common cause of failure in commercial rental and other high-use environments. A full bottom no-slip rubber pad works double-duty by providing protection from electrical shock and making sure these DI's stay put.

Radial ProDI Passive Mono Direct Box Features:
  • Full-range, passive direct box
  • Isolation transformer eliminates noise
  • Very low harmonic and phase distortion
  • Compact and rugged design
  • Ideal for live sound and studio.
  • Isolated XLR connector eliminates chassis ground potential
  • Custom audio transformer on input provides 100% isolation to eliminate hum- and noise-causing ground loops, while maintaining signal integrity.
  • Military-spec PC board, with full surface ground plane to reduce susceptibility to RF noise
  • High-grade switches — long life, high cycle for reliable performance
  • 14-gauge steel welded I-beam construction makes it virtually impossible to torque the PC board
  • -15dB pad reduces the level going in from loud sources that could overload the circuit and cause distortion
  • Book-end design creates a protective zone around the switches & connectors, indestructible 14-gauge steel construction
  • Full no-slip rubber bottom pad provides mechanical isolation, electrical insulation and prevents unit from sliding around
  • Balanced male XLR output connector, AES standard with pin-1 ground and pin-2 hot
  • Lift switch lifts the ground to pin-1 on both channels.
  • Heavy-duty baked enamel finish for excellent durability
The Radial ProDI offers superb performance, at an affordable price — ideally suited for use with acoustic guitar, bass, and keyboards!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Passive DI
  • Channels: 1
  • Pads: -15dB
  • Ground Lift: Yes
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" thru
  • Height: 1.75"
  • Width: 2.75"
  • Depth: 4.25"
  • Weight: 1.2 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: R800 1100

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Rated 5/5

Excellent

Got this on a Wednesday, hooked it up at an event the next day, played the event Saturday.... absolutely no trouble and super easy. Great sound.
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Best in the business

Best DI I've ever used. Using them in my home studio and at church. Only DI's I use.
Music background: Professional musician
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Pro DI

Simple, well built, rugged. Clear soumd- great value!
Music background: Bass -
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Love Radial Products

I have been using Radial DI's as far as I can remember. This one replaced the cheap DI box for the keyboard at church. We had loud hums, loud buzzes and could not figure it out until we replaced the DI. I would not settle for any other DI box but Radial. All problems were gone once I plugged this in.
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