DOD 260 Passive Direct Box (Blue circa 1990's) w/Original Box

Simple, bulletproof, and ultra-reliable! The DOD 260 Direct Box is a classic passive DI engineered to convert high-impedance unbalanced signals to low-impedance balanced signals (or vice versa) with low distortion and zero noise.

Featuring a heavy-duty metal chassis and internal transformer, it requires no batteries or external power supplies. With dual 1/4" high-impedance jacks wired in parallel, the DOD 260 doubles as a signal splitter—allowing you to send your high-impedance instrument signal directly to an amp stage monitor while running a balanced XLR feed straight to the main mixing console. This unit comes complete in its original retail box!

Key Features:

• Passive Operation: Operates entirely via internal transformer—no batteries, phantom power, or external power supply required.
• High-to-Low Impedance Conversion: Seamlessly matches instrument-level signals (guitars, basses, synth keyboards) to low-impedance mic inputs on PA mixers or recording interfaces.
• Parallel Dual 1/4" Jacks: Acts as a passive signal splitter so you can feed a stage amplifier via 1/4" and the house sound system via XLR simultaneously.
• Bi-Directional Signal Path: Can also be used in reverse to convert low-impedance sources to high-impedance inputs when needed.
• Built Like a Tank: Heavy-duty cast metal enclosure designed for rugged stage use and long-term studio durability.

Item Condition & What's Included:

• Functional Condition: Excellent. Fully tested—transformer, 1/4" parallel jacks, and XLR output function cleanly with zero noise or signal degradation.
• Cosmetic Condition: Super clean condition. Clean metal casing and jack connections with minimal signs of handling.
• Original Box & Packaging: Includes original DOD retail box.
• What’s Included: * DOD 260 Direct Box
• • Original Retail Box