Stage Right by Monoprice Sound Block Passive Direct Box with Ground Lift and Attenuator
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Key Features
- Heavy‑duty 14 gauge steel construction
- Bidirectional impedance matching
- Use with high output signals, including speakers
- ‑20dB and ‑40dB pad options
- Easy to use passive electronic device
- Control hum and buzz from stage with the ground lift
- 50 ohms TRS parallel input impedance
- 50 ohms TRS Parallel output impedance
- 600 ohms XLR‑M balanced input and output impedance
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I have a boss effects pedal with bad line noise, is this pedal for that problem or do you have another product for that?
A shopper
on Jun 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: There is a small chance that the ground lift will help the noise. You may need to look into a hum eliminator type product. If the pedal is irreplaceable you may want to get it repaired.
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- Dave L Staff on Jun 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: There is a small chance that the ground lift will help the noise. You may need to look into a hum eliminator type product. If the pedal is irreplaceable you may want to get it repaired.
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- Dave L Staff on Jun 18, 2019
A problem with a noisy pedal can be due to an internal problem, bad cable, failing battery or a crappy power supply, too much amp gain with single coil pickups or close proximity to flourescent lights or stage light controllers. This direct box does not address any of these potential problems.
You can either fix the underlying issues (outline above) or get a Noise Gate pedal to hide the problem.
You can either fix the underlying issues (outline above) or get a Noise Gate pedal to hide the problem.
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- Steve K on Jun 25, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 6, 2019
Hmmm, unless you really love this pedal i would replace it. This product is intended for plugging guitars or keyboards into microphone inputs. While it does have a ground lift for certain applictations, this is not one of them. You would be better off replacing the effect pedal or getting a power conditioner that filters rf frequencies and such. Also power from a power supply not a battery.
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- Christopher L on Jun 18, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 18, 2018
That is not the function of this device (which is mainly for connecting low impedance signals (e.g., from electic guitars or basses) to high impedance devices (like PA systems)). You might try a noise gate (like the MXR M135 Smartgate), but I don't believe that Monoprice offers a device like that currently.
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- Scott M on Jun 21, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2018
This is a simple direct box, it will send whatever is coming from your device into a balanced line, presumably going to a mixing board. If you want to suppress noise, you probably need a noise gate or a combo gate/direct box like the MXR noise gate line driver.
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- Roy S on Jun 18, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 9, 2018
THIS IS NOT A PEDAL. IT'S A DIRECT BOX - ONE OUT TO YOUR BASS AMP, ONE OUT TO PA SYSTEM, ETC.
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- Benjamin K on Jun 18, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 5, 2019
It does have a him cancelling function. Turned on and off by a switch.Enter
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- George G on Jun 18, 2019
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The XLR side of the box is not pictured. Does this box have a male or female XLR?
David H
on May 24, 2017
BEST ANSWER: As a direct box - its typical function is to take a 1/4 unbalanced source and provide a balanced output so the output is XLR male. As a side note - I also use them to take a line level balanced XLR signal and output it as a mic or level to a video camera with a 1/8" stereo input. Just add a Stereo mini to dual mono 1/4" cable. Good luck!
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- PAUL T on May 24, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2016
BEST ANSWER: As a direct box - its typical function is to take a 1/4 unbalanced source and provide a balanced output so the output is XLR male. As a side note - I also use them to take a line level balanced XLR signal and output it as a mic or level to a video camera with a 1/8" stereo input. Just add a Stereo mini to dual mono 1/4" cable. Good luck!
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- PAUL T on May 24, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2016
Male. You plug the female end of the XLR cable into this and plug the male end of the XLR into your mixer or snake.
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- New User U on May 24, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 13, 2017
The XLR on this box in a male connection. The same that is on a Microphone.
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- James M on May 30, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2017
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This is a basic DI for patching 1/4 cables into a PA, correct?
A shopper
on Oct 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Correct. Instrument goes to the 1/4' input, the 1/4' output goes to the instrument's amp (if used), and the XLR out on the other end goes to the PA. Use the Attenuate switch when using instruments with active electronics/ on-board pre-amps, and the Ground lift can be switched to lessen noise. Rock solid DI boxes!
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- A T on Oct 1, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Correct. Instrument goes to the 1/4' input, the 1/4' output goes to the instrument's amp (if used), and the XLR out on the other end goes to the PA. Use the Attenuate switch when using instruments with active electronics/ on-board pre-amps, and the Ground lift can be switched to lessen noise. Rock solid DI boxes!
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- A T on Oct 1, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2017
This is a passive (non-powered) box used to patch an instrument level signal (guitar, keyboard, etc...) or a line level (+4db) or computer into a microphone input on an audio mixer. 1/4" phone plug input and XLR connector output.
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- John on Oct 1, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2017
That is correct. It is a basic, passive DI box for that purpose. 1/4" instrument output to the DI, then converted to an XLR to a PA system.
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- MICHAEL J on Oct 1, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2017
That us correct. It taken a 1/4 input and gives out an XLR balanced output
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- Biju G on Oct 2, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 19, 2017
Yes indeed yes indeed and a very cost-effective one at that
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- larry m on Oct 1, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 3, 2017
Yes, 1/4 inch to xlr or the vice-versa.
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- Ryan J on Oct 1, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2017
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Would this be good for lowering the impedance of a piezo pickup?
Jay O
on Feb 14, 2019
BEST ANSWER: That is exactly what this DI box does. Quietly and transparently.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: That is exactly what this DI box does. Quietly and transparently.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 15, 2019
Hi Jay,
Yes, this D.I. box is a perfect interface between any guitar pickup, keyboard, electronic percussion or other instrument going directly into a mixing board, converting as well from standard 1/4" instrument plugs to low-impedance XLR connectors for longer cable runs. I've used it many, many times now in LIVE situations and it functions perfectly... seemingly the same as many other D.I.s for many times the price. To be totally honest, I've NOT used it yet in my studio, so I actually can't vouch for close-tolerance noise levels or other more critical issues. That being said, I suspect it would work just fine in any situation you might throw at it. You can buy this D.I. with confidence. Good luck and enjoy!
Yes, this D.I. box is a perfect interface between any guitar pickup, keyboard, electronic percussion or other instrument going directly into a mixing board, converting as well from standard 1/4" instrument plugs to low-impedance XLR connectors for longer cable runs. I've used it many, many times now in LIVE situations and it functions perfectly... seemingly the same as many other D.I.s for many times the price. To be totally honest, I've NOT used it yet in my studio, so I actually can't vouch for close-tolerance noise levels or other more critical issues. That being said, I suspect it would work just fine in any situation you might throw at it. You can buy this D.I. with confidence. Good luck and enjoy!
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- Berington on Feb 18, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2018
Yes. My guitar player plugs his accoustic into this so we can control the pickup in his accoustic much better
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- Kenneth C on Feb 14, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 9, 2018
Yes this will allow you to plug a piezo pickup into a mic line.
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- Christopher L on Feb 14, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 18, 2018
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Can this unit be used for ReAmping audio to amps for recording?
Mark S
on Aug 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It is a passive device that COULD be used that way, but you would need adapters to turn around the XLR connector. I’ve done it before with other similar products.
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- Richard E on Aug 3, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: It is a passive device that COULD be used that way, but you would need adapters to turn around the XLR connector. I’ve done it before with other similar products.
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- Richard E on Aug 3, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 6, 2016
Not really. Its not an active DI which would boost the output. This DI converts high impedance to low impedance.
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- Dan M on Aug 3, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 8, 2019
This should work ok. Just be sure to monitor the output level so it does not distort.
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- Wayne H on Aug 3, 2019
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Can I Connect to external out on monoprice 15 watt to bring output to line level?
Bazzer
on Jul 27, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The direct box brings the signal from instrument level to microphone level. You should be able to dial it up to line level as long as your impedance is correct; but this will take some fiddling. A better bet is to use the mic preamp built into any mixer or to use an external mic pre amp. These are designed to take a mic level to a line level.
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- Michael K on Jul 27, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The direct box brings the signal from instrument level to microphone level. You should be able to dial it up to line level as long as your impedance is correct; but this will take some fiddling. A better bet is to use the mic preamp built into any mixer or to use an external mic pre amp. These are designed to take a mic level to a line level.
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- Michael K on Jul 27, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2021
Yes you can. You might have to select - 20 dB.
Normally you wouldn't have to select - 40 dB.
Sometimes you will have to engage the ground lift if you get a lot of humming feedback.
They seem to be working fine with our keyboard and guitars.
Good luck.
Normally you wouldn't have to select - 40 dB.
Sometimes you will have to engage the ground lift if you get a lot of humming feedback.
They seem to be working fine with our keyboard and guitars.
Good luck.
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- Louis H on Aug 1, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 25, 2022
This direct box does not properly terminate a speaker output or drop a "speaker level" down to "line level".
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- Roger on Jul 27, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 2, 2022
We’ve ran this box straight to mixer, runs less signal than line out on one of our amps.
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- Jennifer B on Jul 30, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 13, 2022
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Can I use this between a Mic and guitar amp to lower the buzz/ground noise, and if so, should the Mic connection be made from the xlr side or the balanced input?
Samuel A
on Dec 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I use these DI Boxes on a regular basis to feed a XLR balanced Line through to in balanced input. This direct box would be a good choice as it has a three position attenuators that can be set to "0 dB" for your application so your signal loss would be minimum. It has an internal transformer and a ground lift switch for ground isolation. You will need a female to female XLR gender mender to connect your microphone. Electrically, it should work fine. The only concern I have is the amount of gain your amp has but since your concern was hum, I assume the gain is fine. Good luck.
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- PAUL T on Dec 4, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I use these DI Boxes on a regular basis to feed a XLR balanced Line through to in balanced input. This direct box would be a good choice as it has a three position attenuators that can be set to "0 dB" for your application so your signal loss would be minimum. It has an internal transformer and a ground lift switch for ground isolation. You will need a female to female XLR gender mender to connect your microphone. Electrically, it should work fine. The only concern I have is the amount of gain your amp has but since your concern was hum, I assume the gain is fine. Good luck.
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- PAUL T on Dec 4, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 31, 2016
That's a very interesting question as I have never tried anything like that with my DI. It might work but I would for sure use the XLR mic connection for the input side and use a quarter inch guitar cord for the output side.
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- Carey K on Dec 4, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 25, 2017
We have not tried this as yet. As of now we use this for both guitars and keyboards where the input is through the 1/4” and output is through XLR. It does the job well.
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- Biju G on Dec 5, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 19, 2017
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Can I use this on my Stage Right 30watt tube amp for a attenuator ?
A shopper
on Mar 23, 2023
BEST ANSWER: You can use the 3 position switch to "attenuate" the signal goin into your amp but NOT the output to the amp speaker.
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- IZP on Apr 14, 2023
- Purchased on Jun 28, 2022
BEST ANSWER: You can use the 3 position switch to "attenuate" the signal goin into your amp but NOT the output to the amp speaker.
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- IZP on Apr 14, 2023
- Purchased on Jun 28, 2022
No. It is a Direct Line DI to send your microphone or preamp signal to a recording or house mixer
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- Michael on Mar 23, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 9, 2023
I don't see why not. It has two levels of attenuation in addition to 0
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- Stephen R on Apr 14, 2023
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I have a controller that has +4 dBu RCA outs. Can I use two of these boxes to balance my signal? Will the resultant balanced signal be significantly attenuated?
Radu S
on Jan 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: If the Attenuate switch is set to "0" it will not affect signal strength.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 3, 2017
BEST ANSWER: If the Attenuate switch is set to "0" it will not affect signal strength.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 3, 2017
You should get DI boxes equipped with rca jacks, not sure if you noticed that.
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- Ronald D on Dec 18, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2017
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Could you use this as an attenuator between a guitar amp and the speakers themselves using unshielded 1/4 jack speaker cables to connect both? If so, do you know what ohms the amp output as well as the speaker cab need be? Can you go from a 4 ohms to an 8ohms?
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Michael P
on Mar 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for your interest in this DI box. The Sound Block not designed to work as an attenuator for speaker cabinets. It will allow for speaker level out to the XLR. The 1/4" connectors are wired in parallel and do not run though any of the filters.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thanks for your interest in this DI box. The Sound Block not designed to work as an attenuator for speaker cabinets. It will allow for speaker level out to the XLR. The 1/4" connectors are wired in parallel and do not run though any of the filters.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 14, 2017
No this device is not meant to ne used that way and will result in damage to a tube amp. Use this to send a line level output to a mixing board. Do not connect this to the speaker output of a guitar amp.
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- Ken Y on Mar 14, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 12, 2016
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I have a Wurlitzer jukebox in a game room that has remote speaker output (L & R) connections. I would like to connect the jukebox to my Onkyo TX-SR608 AV receiver which is in my living room. Since the output from the Jukebox is speaker level could I use two of these (one for L channel and one for right channel) to convert the speaker level signal to a "pre-out" signal that I can connect through one of the RCA (red/white) input options on the Receiver.
The goal being to hear the jukebox in the living room over the home theater speakers.
If so for the best quality sound would it be best to mount these near to the Jukebox or the receiver? in other words should I minimize the run of speaker level wire or should I keep the "pre-out" level wiring length to a minimum?
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Is there a "wireless" option that will achieve the same result?
The goal being to hear the jukebox in the living room over the home theater speakers.
If so for the best quality sound would it be best to mount these near to the Jukebox or the receiver? in other words should I minimize the run of speaker level wire or should I keep the "pre-out" level wiring length to a minimum?
Is not what will I need?
Is there a "wireless" option that will achieve the same result?
andrew k
on May 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I would put the Sound Block closer to the Onkyo. Since your receiver is unbalanced, best to run the poweramp out to the DI then use XLR to RCA cables to the receiver.
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- Dave L Staff on May 22, 2017
Monoprice 1.5ft Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male Cable, 16AWG (Gold Plated)
BEST ANSWER: I would put the Sound Block closer to the Onkyo. Since your receiver is unbalanced, best to run the poweramp out to the DI then use XLR to RCA cables to the receiver.
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- Dave L Staff on May 22, 2017
Monoprice 1.5ft Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male Cable, 16AWG (Gold Plated)
No. A direct box is not designed to handle a speaker level signal. It is designed for a high impedence low power signal. If I understand your description, your remote speaker outputs on your jukebox are meant to drive passive speakers. This means they are a dierect output from a power amp. That high power would fry the direct box. Plus it would be an impedence mismatch.
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- Ken Y on May 22, 2017
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I have two SRD215 speakers and want to use them as a stereo pair for a theater. The sound input is from RCA output jacks on a projector.
I have read that this box is useful for connecting two speakers together.
Can you explain how and why?
Couldn't I just connect the RCA outputs directly to the speakers?
I have read that this box is useful for connecting two speakers together.
Can you explain how and why?
Couldn't I just connect the RCA outputs directly to the speakers?
A shopper
on Nov 4, 2023
BEST ANSWER: I'm not sure why anyone would have suggested using one of these for the purpose you describe, unless perhaps the speakers are quite distant from the projector, in which case a long cable run would be more susceptible to interference. These direct boxes would allow you to connect the RCA to the box, then use a long run of XLR cable to the speaker end. These are mono devices, so you'd need two of them, one per channel and assorted adapters at each end. HTH
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- Stephen R on Nov 8, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I'm not sure why anyone would have suggested using one of these for the purpose you describe, unless perhaps the speakers are quite distant from the projector, in which case a long cable run would be more susceptible to interference. These direct boxes would allow you to connect the RCA to the box, then use a long run of XLR cable to the speaker end. These are mono devices, so you'd need two of them, one per channel and assorted adapters at each end. HTH
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- Stephen R on Nov 8, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2022
There may be some loss in clarity connecting two speakers together. This keeps the signals separate and without loss.
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- danger on Nov 5, 2023
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So If I wanted to plug my guitar into a live sound system, I press the ground switch, plug in to the box, and press the ground switch again?
A shopper
on Feb 22, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No. The ground switch is used to clear up ground noise. Typically you plug your guitar into the direct box and the PA and if there is noise try the other setting of the ground switch to see which setting results in less noise ( buzz)
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- Ronald J on Feb 22, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No. The ground switch is used to clear up ground noise. Typically you plug your guitar into the direct box and the PA and if there is noise try the other setting of the ground switch to see which setting results in less noise ( buzz)
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- Ronald J on Feb 22, 2017
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I want to use two of these to connect a L and R output on a keyboard to a snake out to a mixer to have a stereo channel. Would this work?
John N
on Nov 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, two of the Sound Blocks used one for left and one for right will work beautifully for your stereo ketboard. Since the 1/4" inputs are wired parallel you can use with your left/right output of your keyboard and sum mono to one XLR to your system.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 28, 2017
Hi Dave, the second sentence confused me a bit. There is only one unbalanced 1/4 inch input. There is also one unbalanced 1/4 inch parallel output. Are you saying that you can use the 1/4 inch unbalanced “output” to serve as a parallel input and sum mono into the XLR output?
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- Jonathan H on Dec 26, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, two of the Sound Blocks used one for left and one for right will work beautifully for your stereo ketboard. Since the 1/4" inputs are wired parallel you can use with your left/right output of your keyboard and sum mono to one XLR to your system.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 28, 2017
Hi Dave, the second sentence confused me a bit. There is only one unbalanced 1/4 inch input. There is also one unbalanced 1/4 inch parallel output. Are you saying that you can use the 1/4 inch unbalanced “output” to serve as a parallel input and sum mono into the XLR output?
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- Jonathan H on Dec 26, 2017
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Question on the ground lift function. The push button is marked Ground On/Off. Does this mean when pressed in the ground is connected and when in the out position the ground is lifted? Or vice versa?
Ronald C
on Dec 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: That is correct - Switch IN = ground connected from XLR Pin 1 to sleeve of 1/4 phone input. Switch OUT breaks that ground (shield) connection.
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- Richard E on Dec 12, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: That is correct - Switch IN = ground connected from XLR Pin 1 to sleeve of 1/4 phone input. Switch OUT breaks that ground (shield) connection.
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- Richard E on Dec 12, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 6, 2016
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Good day - can this impedance match two 2v rms/1k ohm unbalanced outputs, to two 20k ohm balanced inputs that take 10v rms before clipping? & what is it's frequency range? Thanks...
A shopper
on May 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This is a single channel unit.
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- Clintock on May 1, 2018
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BEST ANSWER: This is a single channel unit.
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- Clintock on May 1, 2018
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Hello. Will this eliminate the ground loop hum I get from running 2 guitar amps in stereo if I place it between the guitar and problem amp? Also, does it weaken signal or tone suck?
A shopper
on Oct 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Sometimes a DI will work for that. If the amp has a hum it is most likely caused by an electrical problem in the building. There is no signal loss. DI are very handy tools to have in your gear bag. At our price it is certainly worth a try.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Sometimes a DI will work for that. If the amp has a hum it is most likely caused by an electrical problem in the building. There is no signal loss. DI are very handy tools to have in your gear bag. At our price it is certainly worth a try.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 26, 2018
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Hello.
Will this eliminate ground loop hum caused by 2 guitar amps run in stereo if places between the guitar and the amp? Does it weaken signal or tones?
Will this eliminate ground loop hum caused by 2 guitar amps run in stereo if places between the guitar and the amp? Does it weaken signal or tones?
New User U
on Oct 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Sometimes a DI will work for that. If the amp has a hum it is most likely caused by an electrical problem in the building. There is no signal loss. DI are very handy tools to have in your gear bag. At our price it is certainly worth a try.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Sometimes a DI will work for that. If the amp has a hum it is most likely caused by an electrical problem in the building. There is no signal loss. DI are very handy tools to have in your gear bag. At our price it is certainly worth a try.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 26, 2018
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Will this eliminate ground loop hum from a stereo guitar amp setup if placed between the guitar and the amp that's causing the hum? Will there be any signal loss?
New User U
on Oct 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Sometimes a DI will work for that. If the amp has a hum it is most likely caused by an electrical problem in the building. There is no signal loss. DI are very handy tools to have in your gear bag. At our price it is certainly worth a try.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 26, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Sometimes a DI will work for that. If the amp has a hum it is most likely caused by an electrical problem in the building. There is no signal loss. DI are very handy tools to have in your gear bag. At our price it is certainly worth a try.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 26, 2018
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What is the impedance ratio (In/out)?
A shopper
on Feb 21, 2019
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I purchased 3 of these boxes. When I use the attenuators, -0 is quieter than -20, and -40 is loudest. From what I read in the description, -40 is supposed to be the quietest setting, correct? Did I purchase a bad batch? Was the attenuator/switch installed upside down?
A shopper
on Dec 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If it is still working normally otherwise that would likely mean that we had accidentally set the attenuation for this box backwards during manufacturing.
This isn't a sign that there is a problem with the item but you can request a replacement if you would like.
Please contact us at [email protected] and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist with setting that up if you would like.
If it is still working normally otherwise that would likely mean that we had accidentally set the attenuation for this box backwards during manufacturing.
This isn't a sign that there is a problem with the item but you can request a replacement if you would like.
Please contact us at [email protected] and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist with setting that up if you would like.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 16, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If it is still working normally otherwise that would likely mean that we had accidentally set the attenuation for this box backwards during manufacturing.
This isn't a sign that there is a problem with the item but you can request a replacement if you would like.
Please contact us at [email protected] and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist with setting that up if you would like.
If it is still working normally otherwise that would likely mean that we had accidentally set the attenuation for this box backwards during manufacturing.
This isn't a sign that there is a problem with the item but you can request a replacement if you would like.
Please contact us at [email protected] and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist with setting that up if you would like.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 16, 2019
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Not a question (?), but a comment. the Features section under Description says:
50 ohms TRS parallel input impedance
50 ohms TRS Parallel output impedance
This is incorrect. The TRS input and output impedance are both 50K ohms (50,000 ohms).
50 ohms TRS parallel input impedance
50 ohms TRS Parallel output impedance
This is incorrect. The TRS input and output impedance are both 50K ohms (50,000 ohms).
Allen
on Jun 9, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Great product and great value! Seems a minor misprint.
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- Jon W on Jun 10, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Great product and great value! Seems a minor misprint.
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- Jon W on Jun 10, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 20, 2019
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Can this be used for reamping guitar tracks? Basically, I want to be able to mic my amp for recording but also send a raw track to my DAW with this DI. Thanks!
A shopper
on Jan 4, 2019
I have a SHARP AQUOS TV, and it is very choosy when it comes to connecting with auxiliary speakers with HDMI. Most people on YouTube say to solve the problem by just adding RCA cables, but we have a cat so the fewer cables the better. Also, the speaker we just bought had some reviews saying it had a persistent hum. Will the Monoprice Sound Block Passive Direct Box help with these problems?
Carol A
on Apr 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect For The Price
Works great and for the price you can't miss
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Rated 5 out of 5
Works as it should - seems well built. We will see how they hold up over time.
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Rated 5 out of 5
bought 2, great deal.
mixing acoustic-electric guitar w midi, this is a must.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Great choice for the price.
Even at the regular price this is a great buy for a DI box. I would have given 5 stars but for the fact that I always have to tighten the nuts on the jacks on every one I've purchased.
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Response from Monoprice
It's great to hear that you find the Stage Right by Monoprice Sound Block Passive Direct Box to be a great buy, especially considering its price point. Your feedback about the need to tighten the nuts on the jacks is valuable, and it's something that can help the manufacturer improve the product. Thank you for sharing your experience! If you have any more audio equipment needs or questions, feel free to reach out.
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Eli S
Rated 5 out of 5
Handy problem solver at a great price
This unit allows me to convert line-level/consumer connector signals to XLR cable for long cable runs. Also the ground lift has solved a nasty buzz problem hooking one particular computer to external sound reinforcement.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
great di box
just as good as the expensive boxes
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Thank you for taking the time to review your product. We hope it continues to meet your expectations. Thank you for shopping with us!
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Eli S
Rated 5 out of 5
Does Exactly What It Needs To
I purchased this to help me with popping from my wireless horn mic in high altitudes. It's been a game changer and something that helps when you're desperately in need on a DI on a big stage. Can't wait till Monoprice develops a DI Box for stereo sound.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Low frequency drop off in the -20Db position.
Nice box for the price. When running pink noise frequency specs, I found that in the -20Db pad position, there is a significant roll off of low frequencies, similar to a good ?low cut filter?. All frequencies were relatively flat in the 0Db and -40Db position. Other than this, the construction is good and does the job as expected, especially for the price.
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Rated 5 out of 5
works perfect and great price
great product built tuff works great and quiet.
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