Hey Edbo, I appreciate your comments about the DP-3X. I ran it direct into a Bose stick PA last weekend. The mixer only has 4 channels, so I had to use the 1/4 input. I ran an XLR from Dug to board w/a 1/4 inch adapter. I asked Sweetwater about a cable - XLR female to 1/4 male,they told me to get a D.I. box so it'd be balanced. Is that correct? Do I need a D.I.? Thanks much if you can reply! Best, Bob