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Countryman Type 85Item ID: DT85Class A Discrete FET Direct Box 
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From Our Research Team:A Direct Box With More!Countryman's Type 85 direct box connects any high impedance instrument, even piezo pickups to a balanced mic input while providing a strong, clean signal to the mix board without adding noise or distortion.The Type 85 uses only hand selected, high-quality discrete components woven into a single ended, class-A circuit - much like a classic tube mic preamp! The sound? Smooth and sweet. Ultra rugged and ready for the road, we've heard stories of engineers running over their Type 85 with a truck and then using it in a gig the same day! Another stand-out feature is the fact that the Type 85 can always isolate ground, even when running on Phantom power, eleminating unwanted hum and buzz. Type 85 Image Gallery
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by Matt Howard from Wadsworth, OH
If you have never touched a Countryman product before, then number one, you're missing out. Number two, this box is the last DI you'll ever have to purchase. Tone and clarity are huge for me and this ... read more [+]box delivers. The only DI that might possibly outperform is the Type 10 Countryman. March 8, 2012 Music Background: In short, if you're looking for absolute transparency for your sound, and you should be, then pick one or two of these up, you won't be disappointed. close [-] Countryman Type 85
by Fred Ball from Bethel, CT
Easily the best sounding dbox I have ever used. Built like a tank and as simple to use as a stone.
February 16, 2012 Music Background: Bar / Lunge player and singer. Best in the Industry. Enough Said.
by Luc Cole from United States
Don't be fooled by the elegance of the Countryman's appearance. It is, without a doubt, the most sophisticated piece of equipment you can find. Works like a dream for recording and does a fine job for... read more [+] playing live as well. The sound man will definitely buy you a beer for making his job so easy. close [-]
January 11, 2012 Music Background: Semi-Pro AMAZING!
by Justin from
I work for a professional sound reproduction company and have used just about every DI out there and none of them compares to the Countryman. Not only is the sound level bigger but it very warm and fu... read more [+]ll. They hold up very well on the road and sound amazing. close [-]
October 11, 2011 Music Background: Live Sound Engineer CountryMan Type 85 DI
by Joel Zoss from West Palm Beach, Florida
Sounds great with PA and significantly improves the sound of my acoustic guitar amp.
November 15, 2011 Music Background: Musician Also popular
Countryman Type 85
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