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Behringer ULTRA-DI DI4800A

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Description

Essential Information About the Behringer ULTRA-DI PRO DI4800A 4-Channel Active DI Box

  • 4 active channels in 1U : a complete rack DI for stage and studio, ideal when you need to manage multiple sources simultaneously.
  • 8 XLR outputs in total : two XLR outputs per channel (one on the front and one on the rear) for convenient rack integration and clean wiring.
  • Built-in boost up to +18 dB (in +6 dB steps): perfect for raising low-level signals without sacrificing clarity.
  • OT-1 transformers + Ground Lift : ultra-flat frequency response claimed and effective reduction of hum caused by ground loops.

A Rack DI Designed for Modern Rigs and Multi-Source Setups

The ULTRA-DI PRO DI4800A fits the "all-in-one" rack solution approach: grouping several DI boxes into a single space to ensure reliable wiring and speed up stage changes. With its 4 channels, balanced connectors, and OT-1 output transformers, it aims for simple integration in touring environments, project studios, and fixed installations where consistency and quick setup matter as much as signal quality.

Who Is It For and What Are the Uses?

This 4-channel active DI is intended for keyboardists, guitarists/bassists, electronic musicians, stage technicians, and home studio users who want to send a clean signal to a console or recorder while maintaining convenient distribution to an amp or monitoring system. It is particularly relevant for configurations where multiple instruments or line outputs must be converted/isolated quickly (stereo keyboards, modules, players, multi-effects, interface outputs, etc.).

Key Features: Adaptation, Boost, and Isolation in Real Conditions

Flexible Inputs and Doubled Outputs for Efficient Rack Integration

Each channel offers a combo XLR / 6.35mm TRS balanced input and two XLR outputs (front and rear). This architecture allows choosing the most logical wiring path depending on your rack: front patching for daily use or rear outputs for permanent installation. In total, the DI4800A provides 8 XLR outputs.

+18 dB Boost and -20 dB Attenuator: Real Adaptation Margin

The DI4800A is not limited to conversion and adaptation: it includes a gain switch per channel offering +6 dB, +12 dB, or +18 dB to raise quiet sources. Conversely, a -20 dB pad is available to handle higher levels and prevent upstream saturation of the console or the next stage.

Ground Lift per Channel and Low-Noise Oriented Design

On stage and in the studio, ground loops remain one of the most frequent causes of hum. The DI4800A offers a Ground Lift per channel to disconnect the ground when necessary and quickly restore a usable signal. The package is completed by gold-plated XLR outputs and a design claimed to be low noise, preserving detail and dynamics even over long cable runs.

Technical Specifications

General

  • Type: professional 4-channel active DI box, booster, and line isolator
  • Format: 1U (rack mount)
  • Transformers: OT-1 output transformers
  • Switches per channel: gain +6 dB / +12 dB / +18 dB, attenuation -20 dB, Ground Lift

Inputs

  • Connectors: 4 x combo XLR / 6.35mm Jack, balanced
  • Impedance: 20 kOhms
  • Maximum input level: +20 dBu
  • Channel amplification: switchable +6 dB, +12 dB, +18 dB

Outputs

  • Connectors: 8 x XLR, transformer-balanced (2 XLR outputs per channel: front and rear)
  • Impedance: 600 ohms
  • Maximum output level: +20 dBu
  • Output attenuation: switchable -20 dB
  • Connectors: gold-plated XLR outputs

Performance (system)

  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-3 dB)
  • THD + N (distortion): 0.01% at 1 kHz, 0 dBu
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
  • Ground switch: disconnects ground connection (Ground Lift)

Power Supply

  • Power: 12 V DC, 500 mA
  • Mode: external DC power supply (included) or optional battery (sold separately)

Operating Conditions

  • Operating temperature range: 5degC to 40degC

Dimensions and Weight

  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 71 x 44 mm
  • Weight: 1.4 kg
Brand reference number: 0809-AAT86-EU1

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