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Direct box
Converts a high-impedance instrument output to a low-impedance balanced one, so long cables stay quiet.
Product detailSKU #1274115041136
WhirlwindIMP 2 Standard Direct Box
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A passive direct box that turns an instrument-level unbalanced signal into a balanced feed a mixer can take over a long cable run.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Sending a bass or keyboard to a stage snake
- Recording an instrument straight into a mic preamp
- House-of-worship or club rigs with long cable runs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who only plug straight into a nearby amp
- Anyone wanting tone shaping or preamp coloration
- Setups needing a fully featured stage utility box
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.
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Balanced output
Noise picked up along the cable cancels itself out, which is why 50-foot runs stay clean.
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Passive design
No battery or phantom power needed; it just works when you plug it in.
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Standard version
The base model in the line — core function without the extra switching found on higher tiers.
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$98
Working-gig pricing. Below this you get plastic housings; above it you pay for active circuitry and features.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cables are not included; you need a 1/4-inch cable and an XLR.
- 02Confirm your mixer input accepts a mic-level balanced signal.
- 03Active pickups and line-level sources may need an active DI instead.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need phantom power for this?
No. It is a passive box, so it works with no power supply, battery, or phantom power from the desk.
02Will it change my tone?
It is meant to pass the signal through, not color it. Buy a preamp or amp sim if you want tone shaping.
03Can I use it with a keyboard?
Yes. Keyboards, bass, and acoustic pickups are the usual sources sent through a direct box to a mixer.
04How many channels is this?
The IMP 2 is a single-channel box. Use one per instrument you want to send to the desk.
