Behringer DI?

paf77 · #1 10-18-2009, 06:45 PM

I'm thinking about getting a Behringer DI400P Passive DI box, but I was wondering if anyone of you have tried it out? It's cheap and has great reviews, so I'll probably get it. I'll be getting it for a backup incase my amp craps out on a gig. I'll be able to just take that DI and plug into the front of house PA without any amp right? Thanks everyone!

paf77 · #2 10-18-2009, 08:16 PM

bump!

walterw · #3 10-18-2009, 08:33 PM

save up the extra twenty bucks and get a whirlwind imp. the imp is at least a "professional" box, unlike the b-ger. with bass, the better the transformer in the box, the more of your low end actually makes it to the PA. the imp is not as nice as say, a radial, but it's kinda the cheapest "legit" box out there, and it's bulletproof.

T-Bird · #4 10-18-2009, 11:57 PM

Hi.

I have the active one, damned if I remember the model though

, and that's not half bad.

I do agree though that a better one is more than worth it.
Behringer has it's place IMHO, but not if it's the only thing You have to rely on.

Regards
Sam

addylewis · #5 11-03-2009, 07:38 PM

I'd get myself a line 6 pocket pod or pocket pod express if i were you...you'd at least have a bit more control over tone then!

MNAirHead · #6 11-04-2009, 12:50 PM

I've owned over 25 DIs.. Like you, I'm always looking for value pieces

Couple of opinions...
1-Your audience can not hear the difference between an under $100 DI and a $400+
2-Upgrade slightly..
3-Consider Multi function devices

IF you just want tone shaping and DI, the MXR M-80 or Rolls Red Square add a little to a DI and both are quality units

For Mutli function devices, Peterson has some tuners with a DI on them... Rolls makes a headphone personal monitor that also has a DI.. you can use this as a practice amp or DI... or IEM box.

JackANSI · #7 11-04-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNAirHead

Couple of opinions...
1-Your audience can not hear the difference between an under $100 DI and a $400+
2-Upgrade slightly..
3-Consider Multi function devices

Should be considered fact...

walterw · #8 11-04-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MNAirHead

1-Your audience can not hear the difference between...

your audience probably can't hear the difference between an sx and a lakland, so what's your point?

TimmyP · #9 11-04-2009, 10:44 PM

If you can go the bucks for Radials, at least go for these: http://www.audiopile.net/products/DI...DI_Boxes.shtml

(Former Behringer DI owner.)

Jefenator · #10 11-04-2009, 11:22 PM

$25 new, price is right for a backup.

For any kind of regular use, I personally would invest a bit more. (Also consider an active DI if you have a passive bass.)

A couple other DIs have come and gone, but I'm really thrilled with the Countryman I just got. It brings out the absolute most from my passive electrics and my upright - totally spanks the last active DI I had. For around $100 used, that's a WIN in my book.

Sizlack · #11 11-05-2009, 09:38 AM

I used one to run a Digitech Jamman into the PA. We were using the jamman to queue up various bits of audio at certain points in songs. Worked great for this, as far as running a bass through it though, I have not tried.

MNAirHead · #12 11-05-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by walterw

your audience probably can't hear the difference between an sx and a lakland, so what's your point?

When it comes to DIs folks always make it sound like everyone needs a $500 box. I'm a fan of the Countryman, Radial etc (yes own all of them)

It would be dishonest to comment that for entry point it's a prudent buy.

I own some berhinger stuff.. have found teh connectors to be the weak point..

I find no difference between my JDI and a DBX (except the extra money)

SX vs Sadowsky.. they're both copies (until you can afford a fender)

MNAirHead · #13 11-06-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by paf77

I'm thinking about getting a Behringer DI400P Passive DI box, but I was wondering if anyone of you have tried it out? It's cheap and has great reviews, so I'll probably get it. I'll be getting it for a backup incase my amp craps out on a gig. I'll be able to just take that DI and plug into the front of house PA without any amp right? Thanks everyone!

Also forgot to note the Rolls DB25.. they're at the same price point.. small footprint.. variable padding.

Tim