{"product_id":"warm-audio-dia2-transformer-balanced-2-channel-active-direct-box","title":"Warm Audio DIA2 CineMag Transformer Stereo DI Box (Active \/ Passive)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Warm Audio DIA2 is a transformer–balanced active direct box engineered to convert high–impedance instrument signals from guitar, bass, keyboards and other ¼\" sources into low–impedance XLR outputs suitable for mixing consoles and audio interfaces. Warm Audio's design philosophy emphasises transparent signal conditioning without colouration, making the DIA2 a straightforward tool for live and studio applications where impedance matching and signal integrity matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe unit features an integral transformer on the balanced output, which handles the impedance conversion and provides galvanic isolation from downstream equipment. Two instrument channels allow simultaneous connection of separate sources, each with independent level control and ground lift switches to eliminate hum loops common in multi–source setups. The active circuitry draws power from a standard 48V phantom supply via XLR, eliminating external power supplies, whilst rugged metal construction and clearly labelled I\/O keep setup and troubleshooting straightforward in both mobile and permanent installations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo independent ¼\" instrument inputs with active buffering and impedance conversion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransformer–balanced XLR outputs with galvanic isolation per channel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndividual level controls and ground lift switches on each channel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e48V phantom power operation; no external PSU required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact metal enclosure designed for rack mounting or portable use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh–impedance to low–impedance matching for mixer and interface compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for guitar, bass, keyboards, synthesisers and active instruments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect connection eliminates buffering bottlenecks in signal chain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"manufacturer-site\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information, please visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warmaudio.com\/direct-boxes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emanufacturer's website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41441216659514,"sku":"WAR-WA-DIA2","price":509.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/warm-audio-dia2-cinemag-transformer-stereo-di-box-active-passive-war-wa-dia2-gsus4-2176077.jpg?v=1780648631","url":"https:\/\/gsus4.com.au\/products\/warm-audio-dia2-transformer-balanced-2-channel-active-direct-box","provider":"Gsus4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}