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Hosa Technology DIB-490 Pro-Conex Sidekick Active Stereo Direct Box

BH #HODIB490 • MFR #DIB-490
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Hosa Technology DIB-490 Pro-Conex Sidekick Active Stereo Direct Box
Key Features
  • For Stage and Studio
  • Dual-Channel Design: Stereo or Dual Mono
  • 48V Phantom-Powered Active Circuitry
  • -15 or -30 dB Input Pad
Ideal for stereo sources and dual-instrument setups, the Hosa Technology DIB-490 is an active stereo DI box designed to streamline connections between high-impedance sources and DAWs or mixing consoles. Sporting stereo I/O that supports both stereo and dual-mono signals, the DIB-490 is a versatile tool for studio or stage that is powered directly by 48V phantom power.
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Hosa Technology DIB-490 Overview

Ideal for stereo sources and dual-instrument setups, the Hosa Technology DIB-490 is an active stereo DI box designed to streamline connections between high-impedance sources and DAWs or mixing consoles. Sporting stereo I/O that supports both stereo and dual-mono signals, the DIB-490 is a versatile tool for studio or stage that is powered directly by 48V phantom power.

The DIB-490 features stereo 1/4" instrument inputs, balanced stereo XLR 3-pin outputs, and stereo 1/4" thru jacks for sending unprocessed signals to a destination. The DI box sports functions for taming your signals, including a polarity flip switch, a ground-lift switch for eliminating grounding loops, and an 80 Hz high-pass filter. All balancing is transformerless, ensuring noise-free audio.

Dual Channel, No Batteries Required
The DIB-490 is the active stereo model in the Hosa Pro-Conex Sidekick direct box series. Designed to streamline the connection of stereo instruments and high-impedance sources to a DAW or mixing console, the DIB-490 utilizes 48V phantom power to deliver an active, high-headroom signal path that preserves the transient response and frequency content of your source.
Optimized for Stereo Sources
This dual-channel unit is the ideal solution for stereo keyboards, synthesizers, and drum machines, or for connecting two separate mono instruments (like a bass and guitar) through a single box. Unlike passive DIs that can load down high-impedance signals, the Sidekick's active buffering presents a high-input impedance to your instrument, ensuring the natural tone remains bright and clear.
Essential Signal Management
As part of the rugged Pro-Conex sub-brand, the Sidekick DIB-490 is built for the stage and equipped with a comprehensive toolkit for troubleshooting. A selectable attenuation pad (0, -15, -30 dB) allows you to tame hot line-level signals, while the dedicated ground lift and polarity flip switches help eliminate hum and correct phase issues instantly.
UPC: 728736062498

Hosa Technology DIB-490 Specs

General
Item Type
Standard DI
Number of Channels
2-Channel
Active/Passive
Active
Circuitry
Solid-State
Preamp
Pad
-15 / -30 dB
Ground Lift
Yes
Polarity Reverse
Yes
EQ & Tone Shaping
Low-Cut/High-Pass Filter
80 Hz (-3 dB Cut)
Connectivity
Audio I/O
2x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Instrument Input
2x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Instrument Thru
2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Line Output
Power
Operating Voltage
48 V (Phantom Power)

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