Detail 01
Attenuation pad
Drops incoming level so a loud line or amp output doesn't clip the mic preamp. Switch it off for normal instrument level.
Product detailSKU #1274319718994
LivewireSPDI Passive Direct Box With Attenuation Pad
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Compact passive DI with a built-in attenuation pad, so it accepts hot line-level sources like amp outputs without distorting the console input.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Taking a DI off a speaker or line out that's too hot
- Keyboard and backing-track rigs feeding a house mixer
- A cheap spare DI to keep in the gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Passive pickups wanting a high-impedance active input
- Anyone needing gain — a pad cuts level, it never adds it
- Rigs that need built-in tone shaping or EQ
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
Passive circuit
No battery, no phantom power. Nothing to die mid-set, but no gain either.
Detail 03
0.75 lb
Lighter than most DIs. Easy to pack, but a stiff cable can pull it around on a stage floor.
Detail 04
Balanced XLR output
Lets the signal travel long distances to the console without picking up hum.
Detail 05
Unbalanced 1/4 inch input
Takes a standard instrument cable straight from a bass, keyboard, or pedal output.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cables not included — bring a 1/4 inch and an XLR
- 02Engage the pad only for hot sources; using it on a guitar buries the signal
- 03Confirm your source is line or instrument level, not speaker level, unless rated for it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the attenuation pad do?
It cuts the incoming signal level before the transformer. Use it when a hot source is distorting the console input; leave it off for normal instrument level.
02How is this different from the PDI?
This one adds the attenuation pad and is lighter. The PDI is the heavier-duty, double-shielded box for rougher stage use.
03Does it need batteries?
No. Passive DIs draw no power at all.
04Can I use it to record bass at home?
Yes, into any interface with an XLR mic input. A fully passive bass may sound a bit softer than through an active DI.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.75
