Detail 01
Lo to Hi Z
Runs the opposite direction to a standard DI, taking a low-impedance feed and presenting it as high impedance.
Product detailSKU #1274034477465
Rapco HorizonDBBLOXF Lo to Hi Z Transformer Direct Box
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A passive transformer direct box that converts a low-impedance signal to high impedance, for feeding gear that expects an instrument-level input.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Driving a guitar amp input from a low-impedance line or console send
- Reamping-style setups where the destination expects a high-impedance source
- A cheap fix for impedance mismatch buzz between two pieces of gear
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- The usual guitar-to-mixer job, which needs the opposite conversion
- Anyone wanting gain — a transformer passes signal, it does not amplify
- Setups already matched in impedance, where it adds nothing
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
Transformer-based
The conversion happens in a coil of wire, so there is no circuitry adding noise or coloration.
Detail 03
Direct box format
A small metal enclosure that sits on the floor or in a rack rather than a loose barrel adapter.
Detail 04
Passive design
Expect a small level drop across the transformer; make it up at the destination's gain stage.
Detail 05
Price point
Costs less than most utility cables, which makes it easy to keep one in the toolbox.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cables are not included; you need one for each side
- 02Check which direction you actually need — most guitar jobs want hi-to-lo
- 03A passive box cannot fix a signal that is too quiet to begin with
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this to plug my guitar into a mixer?
That job needs high-to-low conversion. This box goes the other way, taking a low-impedance signal and presenting it as high impedance to the next device.
02Does it need power or a battery?
No. The conversion is done by a transformer, so there is nothing to power and nothing to run flat mid-set.
03Will it boost my signal?
No. A transformer only changes impedance, and a passive one usually costs you a little level. Add gain at the device you are feeding.
04What would I actually use this for?
Sending a low-impedance output, such as a console or interface send, into something that expects an instrument-level high-impedance input, like a guitar amp.
