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New music store!

Alright its not strictly new but it is the new onthedex layout! Due to problems in the supply chain we have stopped selling cds and dvds and have decided to concentrate on our first love, musical instruments and hardware!

We feature music equipment from two of the UK's biggest music stores as well as the addition of ZZounds, an American company and one of the biggest online music stores. Lots of cheap music gear can be had from zzounds.

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Onthedex has gone through many changes over the years. This is the third version of the site in under a year!

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General Direct Boxes


ART ZDirect Passive DI

The Zdirect is a high-quality, totally passive interface that lets you connect instrument-, line-, or speaker-level signals to a mixer or other balanced input through a high-performance audio isolation transformer. The high impedance single-ended 1/4 in. input is converted by the transformer into an isolated balanced low impedance signal source.

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Avalon U5 Class A DI Preamp/EQ

The U5 high-voltage DI-preamp combines a unique passive tone selector with a variable gain preamp and filter. The high input impedance accepts a wide variety of signal levels and instruments from acoustic guitars to high-output active bass guitars and keyboards. The U5 direct box is loaded with sonic character and user features professionals demand.

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BBE DI100X Active Direct Box with Sonic Maximizer

The DI-100x is a high-quality professional-grade active DI box for touring sound applications and recording studios. It has a major advantage over other high-end DI boxes on the market, with its built-in Sonic Maximizer processor which employs the BBE 4th Generation Processing Engine - just like the 482i and 882i Sonic Maximizer models.

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Behringer DI100 Active Direct Box

Behringer's Ultra-DI DI100 is your ultimate friend and helper on stage and in the studio. With this active DI box, hum and impedance problems are a thing of the past. Every conceivable sound source - electric guitar, bass, keyboards, or what have you - can be "tamed," sending it balanced and noise free into your console. You can even connect a guitar amp's speaker output with up to 3,000 Watts. No sweat.

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Behringer DI20 Ultra-DI 2-Channel Active DI Box/Splitter

The Ultra-DI DI20 is an innovative active 2-channel DI-box/splitter that takes the signal directly from an unbalanced high-impedance output -- like an electric guitar -- and feeds it directly into a mixing console or recorder. It is ideally suited to augment the traveling gear of musicians (especially guitar/bass players) as well as live/studio/broadcast engineers, installation contractors and studios/live event engineers.

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Behringer DI4000 Ultra DI Pro 4-Channel Direct Box

The DI4000 gives you 4 first-class DI channels in one rack space. With 2 inputs (XLR and 1/4 in. TRS), a balanced output (XLR) and a 1/4 in. link output per channel, up to 40 dB of switchable input attenuation, and up to 20 dB of gain, the DI4000 is equipped to deal with virtually any input signal, while the OT-1 output transformers ensure clean, powerful output.

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Behringer DI800 Ultra DI Pro 8-Channel Direct Box

Professional Mains/Phantom Powered 8-Channel DI-Box

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Behringer GI100 Ultra G Active DI Box

Whether you're recording or on stage, you need a reliable DI box to get your guitar sound to the console with full dynamics and power֡nd without noise. Engineered for electric guitar, the GI100 features a switchable speaker simulation designed by Juergen Rath that so realistically emulates a 4 x 12 in. cabinet you may never need to mic your speakers again.

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BSS Audio AR133 Active DI Box

With added functionality and enhanced audio performance, the AR-133 has been designed to be more affordable for musicians, studios and PA companies.

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Countryman Type 85 Active Direct Box

The Type 85 is the ultimate in quality and convenience. It lets you connect an acoustic instrument pickup or an electronic instrument directly to a microphone input.

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Proco DB1 Direct Box

The Pro Co Model DB-1 is a simple passive direct box that offers clean, reliable performance without unnecessary gimmicks or frills. It can be used for nearly any instrument or signal source, from electric bass, keyboards, and drum machines to sub-mixers and external speaker outputs.

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Radial J48 MK2 Active 48-Volt Phantom Power Direct Box

The Radial J48 is a great sounding active direct box that has been optimized to produce maximum headroom while working within the limited current available from standard 48V phantom power. By employing a unique switching power supply, the J48 is capable of peak transients to 9 volts without choking. The result is lower harmonic distortion, half the inter-modulation distortion and significantly improved dynamics over other DIs.

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Radial JDI MK3 Passive Direct Box

The Radial JDI is considered by many to be the world⿧s finest direct box. It is a passive DI that employs a Jensen isolation transformer for optimum audio performance offering outstanding linearity at all frequencies, combined with extraordinary level handling without introducing distortion.

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Radial JDI Duplex Stereo Passive DI Box

A stereo version of the Radial JDI. Ideal for recording, broadcast, and live sound where extreme dynamics such as those produced by digital sampling devices and keyboards are encountered. Completely passive, the JD4 employs two Jensen JT-DBE transformers for 100% isolation and low phase distortion.

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Radial JDV MK3 Super Active DI Box

Our flagship direct box. Features a highly acclaimed Class-A feed-forward circuit design with huge 30V internal rail voltage for absolute no-compromise performance. The JDV Mk3 expands the functionality of regular direct boxes by providing a zoned working environment with 4 instrument outputs, in addition to the traditional balanced out. This allows unprecedented flexibility and creative setups.

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Radial JPC Stereo PC AV Direct Box

A two-channel hybrid direct box designed to address the demand for interfacing computer sound cards, consumer electronics and other gear to professional sound systems. The JPC features two active 48V phantom powered channels in a compact, rugged enclosure. The JPC combines an active drive circuit, for long cable runs, with transformer isolated inputs to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops. Multiple input and thru connectors for great versatility include 1/8 in. stereo, 1/4 in. stereo and RCA.

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Radial Pro48 Active Direct Box

The new Radial Pro48 direct box, an active direct box with nine times more headroom than the competition, less distortion and a great price.

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Radial Pro D2 Passive Stereo Direct Box

The Radial ProDIs are high-quality, full-range passive direct boxes equipped with custom-made audio transformers for exceptional signal handling without saturation and with extremely low phase distortion in the critical bass and mid regions. The result is exceptional clarity and definition at an attractive price point.

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Radial Pro DI Passive Direct Box

The Radial ProDIs are high-quality, full-range passive direct boxes equipped with custom-made audio transformers for exceptional signal handling without saturation and with extremely low phase distortion in the critical bass and mid regions. The result is exceptional clarity and definition at an attractive price point.

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Rolls ADi6 Active Direct Box

The Rolls ADi6 is an active direct box (frequency response 20Hz ?20kHz) with two 1/4 in. input jacks that can accept any level input signal from the output of a guitar all the way up to the powered output from your guitar or bass amplifier.

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Rolls DB25 Matchbox Direct Box

This direct box converts high-impedance to low-impedance and vice cersa. It has a ground lift for hum reduction, and an attenuator switch for connection to line level or speaker level signals.

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Rolls RDB104 Quad Direct Box

Each channel of the RDB104 features 2 paralleled 1/4 in. input jacks, one on the front panel and the other one the rear, as well as one XLR output. An input level control, a 30 dB output pad switch, and a ground lift switch are available for each channel.

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Samson S-Direct Plus Stereo Active Direct Box

The S-direct plus gives you all the same features of the original S-direct, but in stereo. It's like having 2 direct boxes in 1, perfect for keyboard players, or any instrument with multiple outputs.

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SM Pro Audio DI4V 4-Channel DI Box Mixer

The SM DI4 value series is a multi function 4 channel direct injection box and stereo line mixer all in one single unit rackmount chassis. The SM DI4 value series features 4 channels of Unbalanced to Balanced converters with 10dB pad and earth lift selector provided per channel.

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Whirlwind Director Deluxe Direct Box

A premium Direct Box that converts a line, instrument, or speaker level signal to a low impedance mic level. The input is Hi-Z bridging. Features include a 30dB pad switch for selecting line/instrument or speaker level, a switchable low pass roll-off filter to eliminate amplifier noise, and a ground lift switch on the Lo-Z output. Utilizes the TRHL-M transformer.

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Whirlwind EDB1 Direct Box

The EDB1 direct box offers rugged construction while maintaining exceptional sound quality. Features include a pad switch for connecting to "hot" signal sources and a ground lift switch. Metal construction is solid, and sound quality is excellent.

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Whirlwind IMP2 Standard Direct Box

An economical Direct Box that converts a line or instrument level unbalanced signal to a low impedance balanced signal. The input is Hi-Z bridging and the output is provided with a ground lift switch. Utilizes the TRHL transformer.

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Whirlwind PCDI Direct Box

The Whirlwind pcDI ? is the first dual direct box designed to interface your unbalanced stereo line sources with professional balanced low impedance equipment. This unit contains two completely separate DIs with color coded RCA phono type input and through jacks and color coded XLR outputs. Each section is totally isolated from the other, features a ground lift switch to help eliminate hum and a 20dB pad switch for connecting to "hot" signals. Perfect for interfacing with CD players, computer sound cards, tape decks, etc.

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