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Whirlwind pcDI 2-channel Passive A/V Direct Box

Direct Box with 1/8" and RCA Inputs, XLR Outputs, Ground Lift, 20dB Pad, and Stereo/Mono Switch.
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A DI That Lets You Plug in Your Music Players and More!

The Whirlwind pcDI direct box is ideal for plugging CD players, iPods and other MP3 players, computer sound cards, tape decks, and more into balanced, low-impedance gear. Using three separate DIs (one uses a stereo 1/8" jack input, another uses L and R 1/4" TRS jacks, and the last uses RCA), the pcDI lets you plug in an array of sources you wouldn't normally be able to implement with your balanced rig. The input jacks are color-coded, as are the XLR output jacks. You also get a ground lift switch, Stereo/Mono switch, and a 20dB pad switch for hot input signals. Bring your consumer gear up to speed with the pros when you use the Whirlwind pcDI!

Whirlwind pcDI Direct Box Features:
  • Color-coded RCA phono in/through jacks
  • Color-coded XLR output jacks
  • Ground Lift switch to help eliminate hum and buzz
  • Stereo/Mono switch for stereo operation or safely combine both inputs into a mono signal sent to both outputs
  • 20dB pad switch for connection to "hot" input signals
  • Uses Whirlwind's TRHL-M transformers with metal shield
The Whirlwind pcDI lets you plug your consumer-grade players into balanced inputs for great results!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Passive DI
  • Channels: 2
  • Pads: -20dB
  • Ground Lift: Yes
  • Inputs: 2 x RCA, 1 x 1/8" TRS
  • Outputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x RCA thru
  • Manufacturer Part Number: PCDI

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Rated 5/5

Did the job perfectly

I bought this for remote podcast interviews. I can't remember if the directions were unclear or if threw them away.:) Anyway Removed the cloudlifter ran from the laptop or phone through pcDI then to my mic pre and into the board. Tons of signal. Really happy with how it works
Music background: Second City Music Group
Rated 5/5

Great product

I've trusted Whirlwind for many, many years to provide trustworthy products at a reasonable cost.
The PCDI passive interface is yet another example of their carefully thought out product designs. It is versatile with no apparent audio distortions or noise introduced.
When combined with the excellent service of Sweetwater, how can anyone make a better decision?
Music background: 35 years in audio and video design, installation, and production.
Rated 5/5

pcDI is great!!

This box is wonderful! It does everything I need it to do. Plus the shipping was super fast. Paul Allen is a wonderful help. Call him if you need any gear.
Music background: 24 year public school music teacher and 24 year worship pastor
Rated 5/5

Whirlwind PCDI

I work at Avolution Multimedia in Sarnia, Ontario, and we use these boxes all the time for our audio rentals, day in, and day out. I have a personal sound system on my desk at home. A few small pro audio speakers and a Mackie 1604 VLZ-4 mixer. I"m looking at getting one of these for my home system
Rated 5/5

Solved my static issue

I was having a lot of interference with the audio plugging directly from my MacBook into the mixer. Problem instantly solved with thepcDI
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