Can YOU Hear the Difference Between these DI Boxes?

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Does an expensive direct box, or DI box, sound better than cheap ones on bass or acoustic guitar? Let's find out! We'll compare 10 different DI boxes from $80-$300 on bass and acoustic guitar, and you'll find links to all of the gear below. Thanks to @zZoundsMusic for lending me all the DI boxes, basses and guitars!

00:00 Intro
01:13 Round 1 - Passive DI's
03:23 Round 2 - Active DI's
05:30 Round 3 - Active vs Passive
07:40 Round 4 - Cheapest vs Most Expensive
09:35 Conclusion
11:36 Outro

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1. Whirlwind IMP2 - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--WHRIMP2
2. On-Stage DB1050 - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--MUPDB1050
3. Radial Pro DI - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--RADPRODI
4. Radial Pro 48 - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--RADPRO48
5. Warm Active DI - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--WAUWADIA?siid=273954
6. Radial JDI - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--RADJDI
7. Radial J48 - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--RADJ48?siid=30003
8. Telefunken TDP-1 - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--TELSYTM082?siid=298559
9. Telefunken TDA-1 - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--TELSYTM084?siid=298561
10. Neve RNDI - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--RNDRNDI?siid=194630

⚒️ Check out the other gear we used in this video:
GHS Bassics - https://amzn.to/3BHzyUc
GHS Super Steels - https://amzn.to/3IbX6Es
Harley Benton JP-45OP - https://youtu.be/Wupy9Kyapao
Taylor 214CE - https://www.zzounds.com/a--3978574/item--TAY214CERW?siid=278623
EBMM Stingray Special 5 - https://youtu.be/ujXoSrDj86M
Warwick Corvette $$ - https://youtu.be/kM5Wn3wI1WQ
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X - https://thebassi.st/twin

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