The dbx DB12 Active Direct Box delivers professional-grade audio performance and rugged reliability for live and studio applications. Featuring mu-metal-shielded transformers, Neutrik® connectors, and low-noise active circuitry, the DB12 preserves the true character of instruments and line-level signals with superior clarity.

Equipped with a 3-way pad, polarity invert, ground lift, and flat/high-cut filter, the DB12 gives you complete control over your sound. Its stackable, solid metal chassis ensures durability and stability on stage or in the studio. Ideal for guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, and audio engineers, the dbx DB12 is a high-performance, interference-free active DI box built to last.

  • Premium Performance
  • Rugged Design
  • Stackable Chassis with Durable Rubber Foot
  • Gold-plated Neutrik® XLR Connector
  • Premium Chrome Toggle Switches
  • Hi-Z 1/4" Input Jack
  • Parallel 1/4" Thru Jack
  • Transformer Isolated
  • Premium Shielded Custom dbx Transformer
  • Balanced XLR Lo-Z Output
  • 3-Way 0/20/40 dB Pad Switch
  • Flat/High-Cut Filter Switch
  • Output Polarity Invert Switch
  • Ground Lift Switch
  • 4 Year Warranty!

Additional dbx dB12 Features

  • Phantom Powered
  • Green LED Phantom Power Indicator
  • +48V Phantom Operation
  • Low-Noise Active Circuitry

DBX DB12 Specifications

Input 1 instrument/line/speaker level
Input Connectors 1/4" jack
Input Type Unbalanced, RF filtered
Insert Impedance 150k Ohm typical
Max Input +20dBu (0dB pad); +40dBu (20dB pad); +60dBu (40dB pad)
Output (Thru) 1 parallel from input jack, 1/4" Unbalanced, RF filtered
Output Connectors XLR male balanced
Output Impedance 150k Ohm typical
Max Output 0dBu
Transformer Custom dbx mu-metal-shielded
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-2.5dB
Noise <-105dB unweighted, 22kHz BW
THD <0.01%, 20Hz to 20kHz BW; <0.005%, 1kHz
Dimensions 5.82" L X 5.44" W X 2.20" H (148 x 138 x 56mm)
Unit Weight 1.4 lbs / 0.65 kg
List price: $231.25
Price: $185.00