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Description

Transform your live sound with the Live Wire ADI Active DI Direct Box, a must-have tool for musicians seeking pristine audio clarity and reliability. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of live performances, this direct box effortlessly converts high-impedance instrument signals into low-impedance outputs, ensuring a clean, noise-free transmission over long cable runs. Whether you're plugging in an electric guitar, bass, or keyboard, the ADI excels in maintaining your instrument's natural tone.

The ADI Direct Box is equipped with a rugged metal chassis, providing durability on the road and in the studio. Its active circuitry enhances signal integrity, making it an ideal choice for both professional musicians and audio engineers. With a built-in ground lift switch, you can easily eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops, allowing your sound to shine without interference. Additionally, the pad switch enables compatibility with high-output instruments, offering versatility across various setups.

Join a community of musicians who trust the Live Wire ADI for its exceptional performance and value. Whether you're gearing up for a live gig or refining your studio recordings, this direct box will become an indispensable part of your audio toolkit.

Key Features:

  • Converts high-impedance signals to low-impedance outputs
  • Rugged metal chassis for durability
  • Active circuitry for enhanced signal clarity
  • Ground lift switch to eliminate hum and buzz
  • Pad switch for high-output instrument compatibility
  • Ideal for live and studio applications

Reviews

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barry_thornton

Just received this Livewire Active DI box

Just received this Livewire Active DI box which will enable me to hook up both a bass and a electric guitar thru it.

jimmarchi1

I believe you, but where's the rest of your review, Barry?

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See how Alex Wade uses Live Wire ADI Active DI Direct Box

Alex Wade

Guitarist

Whitechapel

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According to Guitar Geek's rig diagram, Wade uses the Live Wire ADI Direct Box.

See how Pustulus Maximus of GWAR (Brent Purgason) uses Live Wire ADI Active DI Direct Box

Pustulus Maximus of GWAR (Brent Purgason)

Guitarist

Gwar

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"he E530 preamps’ right and left frequency-compensated outputs feed a pair of Livewire DIs that are tapped in the event of a cabinet or power amp failure," states this Premier Guitar article on Brent Purgason.

See how Ryan Johnson uses Live Wire ADI Active DI Direct Box

Ryan Johnson

Guitarist

10 Years

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Verified via YouTube

On this video at 07:16, Ryan Johnson shows his pedalboard.

See how Matt Wantland uses Live Wire ADI Active DI Direct Box

Matt Wantland

Guitarist

10 Years

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On this video at 15:16, Matt Wantland show his tuner pedal and DI Box

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