The dbx DB10 Passive Direct Box delivers professional-grade audio performance and rugged reliability for live and studio applications. Engineered with mu-metal-shielded transformers, Neutrik® connectors, and low-noise circuitry, the DB10 preserves the true character of instruments and line-level signals.

Equipped with a 3-way pad, polarity invert, ground lift, and flat/high-cut filter, the DB10 gives you complete control over your sound. Its stackable, solid metal chassis ensures durability and stability on stage or in the studio. Perfect for guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, and audio engineers, the dbx DB10 is a high-performance, interference-free direct box you can trust.

DBX DB10 Key Features

  • Premium audio performance with custom dbx transformer

  • Rugged stackable chassis with rubber feet

  • Gold-plated Neutrik® XLR output connector

  • Hi-Z 1/4" instrument input jack

  • Parallel 1/4" thru jack

  • Transformer-isolated, balanced XLR Lo-Z output

  • 3-way pad switch (0/20/40 dB) for instrument, line, or speaker signals

  • Flat/High-cut filter switch

  • Polarity invert switch to adjust phase relationship

  • Ground lift switch for interference-free performance

  • Premium chrome toggle switches

  • 4-year warranty

DBX DB10 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: $168.75
Price: $135.00