Can YOU Hear the Difference Between these DI Boxes?

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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