Detail 01
+21dBu maximum input and output
Headroom matches at both ends, so a hot source that clears the input will clear the outputs too.
Product detailSKU #1274228076389
DrawmerKICKBOX 4X4 Portable Active Splitter
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A four-in, four-out active splitter for live and broadcast work, sending the same sources to multiple consoles with buffered outputs instead of passive transformers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Splitting a stage feed to FOH, monitors and a recording rig
- Broadcast or press-feed work needing clean isolated outputs
- Mic-level sources that must reach several destinations at once
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Home studios that never split a signal to two desks
- Anyone needing more than four channels in one box
- Budget-conscious buyers who can live with a passive split
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
50 ohm output impedance
Low source impedance drives long cable runs to multiple consoles without high-end loss.
Detail 03
Mic input 1k ohm, line input 4.1k ohm
Handles both source types without loading a microphone down, so tone stays intact on the split.
Detail 04
Crosstalk better than 87dB at 20kHz
Adjacent channels stay separate even at the top end, where crosstalk usually gets worst.
Detail 05
Noise floor -100dBu audio band, -93dBu full band
Quiet enough that the splitter is not what you hear on a high-gain mic channel.
Detail 06
+4dB reference level
Set up for professional gear. Consumer -10dBV sources will run noticeably lower through it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active means it needs power — confirm you have a supply at the split point.
- 02Four channels only. Larger stage splits need multiple units.
- 03Cables and rack hardware are not included; count your XLR runs first.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does 4x4 mean here?
Four channels in, four outputs available per channel, so one source can reach four destinations.
02Active or passive splitter?
Active. Outputs are buffered and driven at 50 ohms rather than split through transformers, so long runs hold up better.
03Can it take line-level sources?
Yes. Mic inputs sit at 1k ohm and line inputs at 4.1k ohm, with +21dBu maximum input either way.
04Is it quiet enough for quiet sources?
Noise measures -100dBu across the audio band, well below the noise of most microphones and preamps feeding it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum Output Level
- +21dBu
- Input Impedance
- mic (1kOhms), line (4.1kOhms)
- Output Impedance
- 50Ohms
- Maximum Input Level
- +21dBu
4 detailsOther
- Ref
- +4dB
- Full Band
- -93dBu
- Between Adjacent Channels
- better than 87dB @ 20kHz
- Audio Band
- -100dBu
