Detail 01
Stereo, two channels
Left and right stay separate to the desk, so you get two console inputs instead of a summed mono feed.
Product detailSKU #1274228072077
Radial EngineeringJPC Stereo PC DI Box
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A stereo DI for getting laptop, tablet, or media-player audio into a PA or console. For anyone running playback tracks or video sound live.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Backing tracks from a laptop into a live console
- Video and presentation audio going through a house PA
- Worship and AV rooms with a fixed playback computer
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Single-source instrument use — you're paying for a channel you won't use
- Studio rigs whose interface already has balanced outputs
- Short desktop runs where a cable adapter genuinely suffices
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
DI, not an adapter
Converts unbalanced consumer output to balanced mic level, so a long snake run doesn't collect hum and buzz.
Detail 03
Built around computer audio
Computers are a common source of hum into a PA; the DI stage is what keeps it out of the console.
Detail 04
Balanced XLR outputs
Plugs straight into normal mic inputs on any console — no line inputs or special channels required.
Detail 05
$259.99 for two channels
About $130 per channel, which is the real comparison against buying and matching two separate DI boxes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check what output your machine actually has — the cable to the box varies by device.
- 02Two channels means two console inputs; reserve them before soundcheck.
- 03Set playback level at the computer first, since a maxed output can still arrive distorted.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this stop the buzz when I plug my laptop into the PA?
That's the job. Running the computer through a DI to balanced mic level removes the hum and buzz you get from a long unbalanced consumer cable into a console.
02Do I need two console channels?
For true stereo, yes. You can run a single side into one input, but you lose anything panned to the other channel.
03Can I use it with a phone or tablet?
Yes. It handles consumer-level stereo playback sources generally. You just need the right cable for that device's output jack.
04Is this better than a cable adapter?
Past a few feet, yes. An adapter leaves the signal unbalanced and at consumer level; the DI sends balanced mic level built for long runs.
