Franklin Audio DI-20 Stereo Passive Direct Box
Low profile, high headroom. Now in stereo.
No hum, no headache, no tone shift—just a bulletproof stereo DI that gets out of the way. We made the DI-20 to our dream specs: dual custom-wound transformers for full-band frequency response and perfect isolation, high input impedance that feels natural to play through, and a low-profile enclosure that fits anywhere without demanding attention. The result is a DI that takes stereo keyboards, synths, and effects straight into mic preamps with zero noise and zero colouration—simple, reliable, and built to outlast everything else on your desk.
Features
Capture stereo audio from synths, pedals and drum machines
High headroom, ultra-low noise
Minimal design, built to blend in with your favourite gear
Desktop friendly
Connections
Inputs
2 x TS inputs for sources like synths, keyboards, drum machines, guitars and basses.
Outputs
DI balanced XLR outputs for sending to your audio interface or preferred mic preamp chain.
Throughs
Untouched copies of your original input signals for use in parallel processing, or sending to amps.
10-Year Warranty
We don't make anything that wouldn't be proud to have in our own studios, and we back our products 100%. That's why the DI-20 comes with a 10 year warranty.
Plug in
Connect your instrument to the DI-20 inputs using standard instrument cables. The high input impedance input preserves your tone and playing feel.
Send it
Run balanced XLR cables from the DI-20 outputs to your mic preamp or interface. The custom transformers convert your signal cleanly with zero added noise or tone shift.
Get playing
That's it. The DI-20 gets out of the way and lets your instrument sound like itself—just cleaner, quieter, and ready for any preamp or processing you throw at it.