The best sound. Whenever you need it. The Radial StageBug SB-5 Passive Laptop DI Box is the ultimate companion for your laptops smartphones and tablets. Whether youre on stage or in the studio youll get crystal clear audio when connecting to your PA. All you have to do is plug in and play. Simple yet powerful. Alongside its compact design the SB-5 is ready for any eventuality. Prevent distortion with the 15dB pad. Or eliminate hum and buzz with the ground-lift switch. Its all there. Right at your fingertips. Portable and practical. The SB-5 is designed to fit neatly into your instrument case. And with a robust construction youll never have to worry about knocks and drops getting in the way of your performance. This is the easiest way to guarantee professional sound. Performance and practicality Built for audiophiles who demand the best. The SB-5 offers pro-grade connection for your mobile devices. This easy-to-use interface connects your laptops smartphones and tablets to a mixer or PA without signal degradation or distortion. That means crystal clear sound on stage and in the studio. The SB-5 gets its superior audio quality from a pair of custom wound transformers. Both work together to isolate your signal preventing signal degradation even with long cable runs. Just plug in and play. No power required. Features Immersive stereo sound for laptops smartphones and tablets Easily connect your mobile devices via 3.5mm cable Eliminates hum and buzz with onboard transformer isolation Plug in and play – no power required Fit neatly into your laptop case thanks to an ultra-compact design Outstanding signal from a set of balanced TRS connectors Instantly reduce input sensitivity for louder sources with the 15dB pad Quickly eliminate ground-loop noise with the lift switch Saves mixer channels by summing stereo inputs into a mono XLR output Robust construction protects against knocks scratches and scrapes Stays looking great for yours to come with a sleek powder coating Specifications Audio circuit type: Passive transformer based Number of channels: Two channels mono or stereo outputs Frequency response: 20Hz 20KHz (± 1dB) Dynamic range: 100dB Maximum input: +20dB Total harmonic distortion: 0.01 @ 1kHz Phase deviation: 2° @ 100Hz; 5° @ 50Hz Input impedance: 40k Ohms unbalanced Output impedance: 2.8k Ohms balanced Transformer: Custom design Input pad: -10dB Auto Merge: Sums left & right sources to mono at XLR Ground lift: Disconnects pin-1 at 1/4″ TRS outputs XLR configuration: AES standard (pin-2 hot) Input connector: 3.5mm (1/8″) integrated 1.5m (5) cable Output connectors: 1/4″ TRS stereo / XLR-M mono merge Construction: 14 gauge steel chassis & outer shell Finish: Baked enamel Size: (L x W x D) 4.5″ x 185″ x 1.35″ (114mm x 47mm x 34mm) Weight: 0.55 lbs (250 grams) Shipping Size: W x H x D: 102 x 76 x 165mm (4″ x 3″ x 6.5″) Shipping Weight: 0.8 lbs (365 grams) Power: Passive no power required Warranty: Radial 3-year transferable