The Heritage Audio 73DI 2 Dual Active Direct Box is a dual-channel active direct box that brings the harmonic richness of Heritage’s 73 Class A design into your direct instrument paths. Built tough and phantom-powered, it gives you colored, high-headroom tone with low noise for guitars, basses, keyboards, synths, and more.

The Heritage Audio 73 DI 2 is a dual-channel active DI box that embeds the sonic signature and harmonic richness of Heritage’s 73 topology into direct instrument routing. Each channel uses a discrete Class A JFET front end driving a custom low-impedance, transformer-coupled output (the “73-DI” transformer) to produce a dynamic, colored direct sound while maintaining strong signal integrity and low noise. The unit is built in a rugged extruded aluminum frame with recessed connectors and 14-gauge steel panels to minimize mechanical stress and withstand road use. Thanks to its high input headroom, the 73 DI 2 not only excels with passive instruments like electric guitars and basses but is also well suited for keyboards, synths, drum machines, and other line-level sources without coloration loss. It aims to combine the “vintage warmth and vibe” of the 73 sound with the convenience and noise/immunity advantages of a professional direct box topology. The 73DI 2 is the two channel version of the .

Heritage Audio 73DI 2 Dual Active Direct Box Features

  • Dual active DI channels in one enclosure
  • Active two-channel DI (not passive)
  • Class A discrete JFET input stage (same style used in Heritage’s high-end gear)
  • Custom Heritage 73-DI output transformer for balancing and coloration
  • Outstanding signal integrity and superior noise rejection
  • Rugged extruded aluminum + 14-gauge steel enclosure (stress-resistant)
  • MIL-spec circuit board with full ground plane for ultra-quiet performance
  • 15 dB pad switch (to attenuate higher input levels)
  • Ground lift switch (to avoid ground loops)

Heritage Audio 73DI 2 Dual Active Direct Box Specifications

  • Input stage: Class A, discrete JFET (as used in top Heritage gear)
  • Output: Balanced via custom 73-DI transformer
  • Enclosure: Extruded aluminum body + 14-gauge steel panels
  • Circuit board: MIL-spec, full ground plane
  • Switches: Rugged metal, > 25,000 cycles
  • Connectors: Gold-plated input / thru (¼") and gold XLR outputs
  • Power: +48 V phantom power required (with red LED indicator)

Heritage Audio 73DI 2 Dual Active Direct Box Includes

  • Heritage Audio 73DI 2 Dual Active Direct Box
  • Manufacturer Warranty

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • 73 DI 2 2-Channel Active Direct Box
Categories
Electronics
  • Analog
  • Solid State
Format
  • Compact Portable
Number of Channels
  • 2

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