Behringer ULTRA-DI DI100 Active Direct Box

It does its job and I have no issues with it. When I record I use both the DI and a mic'd amp. I usually use the DI recording with just a touch of the mic'd amp and it gives me a sound that I like. I would purchase again if I had to

Built like a tank; easy to use; quiet operation; great price point. This could save you in a tight performance spot!

Good solid product. I have been using these direct boxes for 7 plus years. It is great for musicians too because they can link their amp to their to the direct box which allows them to hear themselves while playing. The 9 volt battery has a huge battery life too. Volt

I already used one for DI recording scratch guitar. It worked well enough that this one will be for a piano DI into the PA for performing.

I am not ordinarily a fan of Behringer products, but this one is a big exception. I have been the sound guy for two active local bands. We have 5 of these and use them for live shows 40 to 50 gigs a year. We are NOT gentle with them and I have never had a failure. It has TWO -20db attenuators, a ground lift, two ̴_�ۡ�ݕ�_ plugs (so you can link to a local amp) and even an XLR input and output plus it is active (uses battery or phantom power) I cannot think of anything else you could ask for in a DI.

I work for the audio department at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls. We own 10 of these DI's and use them HEAVILY (2-4) times per week - year round. I've read some complaints about failure, but in four years, we haven't had a single problem with any of them. One of our reps actually hooked all the DI's he sells to a scope and the Behringer beat out many of the higher priced Whirlwinds and Radials in terms of frequency accuracy (I know that doesn't necessarily translate into fidelity). Now, if your doing a priceless recording and need pristine audio quality, then I'd go with something in a higher price range. But if your doing live work, you really can't beat this DI.