01 · Source
9 documented inputs
¼-inch TS + IEC C14
- Arrives as
- 9 documented inputs
- Connector
- ¼-inch TS + IEC C14
- Signal
- analog audio
DI Box
Behringer DI800
Original eight-channel active direct box with front inputs and links, rear balanced XLR outputs, and mains or phantom power.
Photos
Manufacturer product photography — the drawn faceplate stays true to panel layout; these show the hardware itself.
- Documented outputs
- 1616 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 9Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- 10WDocumented typical draw
- Catalog estimate
- ~$79.99Use retailer rows for current price and stock
01 · What it does—and what that changes in your rig.
Product overview
Start with the payoff, then work through how it functions, where it fits, and the details that change a real build.
The payoff
DI Box decisions, organized around the whole rig.
Original eight-channel active direct box with front inputs and links, rear balancedCarries the signal on two wires and cancels whatever noise both pick up — why mic cables can run hundreds of feet hum-free. XLRThe standard 3-pin locking connector for mics and balanced line signals — pin 1 is the shield, pins 2 and 3 carry the balanced pair. outputs, and mains or phantom powerThe +48 V a console sends up the mic cable to power condenser mics and active DI boxes — invisible to gear that doesn’t need it..
- Documented outputs
- 1616 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 9Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
02 · Know the whole path before you buy.
Signal path
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage
Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
03 · What this product asks of the rest of the system.
Compatibility
Treat connector names as the start of the check—not the answer. These are the boundaries that determine a complete working path.
Best fit · DI Box
Use it when 1U and 215 mm of depth fit the case.
Plan the companion path
Complete the path with upstream and downstream gear that matches connector, direction, signal type, protocol, and wiring standard.
Connector boundary
Documented connectors: XLR male, ¼-inch TS, IEC C14. Match connector, direction, and signal type—not shape alone.
04 · Every connector, grouped by job.
I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL OUT 1 | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| BAL OUT 2 | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| BAL OUT 3 | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| BAL OUT 4 | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| BAL OUT 5 | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| BAL OUT 6 | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| BAL OUT 7 | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| BAL OUT 8 | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 1 | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 2 | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 3 | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 4 | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 5 | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 6 | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 7 | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| INPUT 8 | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| LINK 1 | front | ¼-inch TS | bidirectional | analog audio | — |
| LINK 2 | front | ¼-inch TS | bidirectional | analog audio | — |
| LINK 3 | front | ¼-inch TS | bidirectional | analog audio | — |
| LINK 4 | front | ¼-inch TS | bidirectional | analog audio | — |
| LINK 5 | front | ¼-inch TS | bidirectional | analog audio | — |
| LINK 6 | front | ¼-inch TS | bidirectional | analog audio | — |
| LINK 7 | front | ¼-inch TS | bidirectional | analog audio | — |
| LINK 8 | front | ¼-inch TS | bidirectional | analog audio | — |
| MAINS | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
| UNBAL OUT 1 | front | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| UNBAL OUT 2 | front | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| UNBAL OUT 3 | front | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| UNBAL OUT 4 | front | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| UNBAL OUT 5 | front | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| UNBAL OUT 6 | front | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| UNBAL OUT 7 | front | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| UNBAL OUT 8 | front | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
Showing 33 of 33 documented physical ports. Scroll to review the remaining rows.
05 · Compare the decision, not just the price.
Alternatives
The rows are organized around fit, power, I/O, and system role so a cheaper unit cannot hide a more expensive workflow.
| Compare |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | 📐 1U | 📐 Outside rack | 📐 Outside rack | 📐 Outside rack |
| Power | ⚡ 10W | ⚡ Unverified | ⚡ Unverified | ⚡ Unverified |
| Weight | ⚖️ 5.3 lb | ⚖️ 1.3 lb | ⚖️ 0.9 lb | ⚖️ 0.7 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 33 | 🔌 3 | 🔌 3 | 🔌 2 |
| Estimate | 💵 ~$79.99 | 💵 ~$229 | 💵 ~$109 | 💵 ~$199 |
| Deep dive | Current selection | Full comparison → | Full comparison → | Full comparison → |
06 · Resolve the questions that can change the purchase or build plan.
Planning questions
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the Behringer DI800 affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 215 mm.
How much power does the Behringer DI800 draw?
Typical draw is 10W and documented maximum draw is 10W.
What connections does the Behringer DI800 have?
33 documented physical ports, including BAL OUT 1, BAL OUT 2, BAL OUT 3, BAL OUT 4, BAL OUT 5, BAL OUT 6.
07 · See this unit inside a real rack plan.
Builder preview
Placement is only the start. Builder checks space · depth · weight, power headroom, dependencies, and compatible signal paths around this exact catalog item.Open in Builder08 · Related gear, in the order you may need it.
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