Radial StageBug SB-2 – Passive DI Box (R800012000)

Radial Engineering StageBug SB-2 Passive Direct Box The Radial Engineering StageBug SB-2 is an ultra-compact passive direct box designed for guitarists, bass players, and keyboardists who need a simple, reliable DI that can fit in a case or gig bag. Equipped with an Eclipse ET-DB3 transformer, it delivers a warm, vintage-flavored tone while reducing hum and buzz. The StageBug SB-2 features an unbalanced 1/4″ Hi-Z input, a 1/4″ thru jack, and a balanced XLR 3-pin male output. A stereo-to-mono merge function allows easy routing of a stereo source such as a synth or digital piano into a mono mixer channel. Use the -15 dB pad to avoid distortion when dealing with high-output instruments including electric guitars and basses with active pickups. Thanks to its passive design, the StageBug SB-2 requires no batteries or phantom power. It sports a ground-lift switch to inhibit problematic noise from ground loops. Passive DI for bass, acoustic, and keyboard Ultracompact form factor to fit in your guitar case Delivers a smooth, warm sound reminiscent of older vintage gear Transformer isolation eliminates noise 1/4″ input and thru jack to feed your on-stage amp Custom-made Eclipse ET-DB3 transformer performs the impedance matching and balances the signal -15 dB pad avoids distortion when dealing with high-output instruments such as active basses and digital pianos Stereo-to-mono merge function provides a convenient way to connect stereo keyboards and computers without having to reset the source for mono operation XLR wired to the AES standard (pin 2 hot) Ground-lift switch lifts pin 1 on the XLR for quiet results   Key Features Connects an Instrument to a Mic Input Delivers a Warm, Smooth Sound Switchable -15 dB Pad Eclipse ET-DB3 Transformer 1/4″ TS Hi-Z Input 1/4″ TS Thru Jack Balanced XLR 3-Pin Output Stereo-to-Mono Merge Function Ground-Lift Switch Passive Design Requires No Power Source   Specifications General Item Type Standard DI Number of Channels Single-Channel Active/Passive Passive Circuitry Solid-State Pad -15 dB Ground Lift Yes Polarity Reverse No Low-Cut/High-Pass Filter No Connectivity Audio I/O 1x 1/4″ TS Unbalanced Input 1x 1/4″ TS Unbalanced Thru 1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Output Performance Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB Maximum Input Level 20 dB Input Impedance 140 Kilohms (Unbalanced) Output Impedance 1 Kilohm (Balanced) Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% at 1 kHz Power Operating Voltage No Power Required Physical Dimensions 4.5 x 1.9 x 1.4″ / 11.4 x 4.7 x 3.4 cm Weight 8.8 oz / 250 g