What does it do?
- Converts 1/4 inch (balanced or unbalanced) to XLR balanced output.
- Protects from accidental phantom power damage.
- Transformer isolation allows for ground lifting to kill hum.
- Keeps signal level high and tone intact.
For DSP Guitar Rigs…
If you are using FX DSP simulation/load boxes such as Tonex, UA Ruby/Dream/Woodrow, Strymon Iridium, Line 6 HX Stomp, BOSS IR200, Walrus ACS1, Line 6 HX Effects, Headrush Gigboard and are interfacing them in a live situation, you shouldn’t be using a direct box (for impedance matching) but should be using a “line isolator”. These amp simulators have outputs on unbalanced ¼ inch connectors but no way to ground lift in the event of ground loop noise. A line isolator won’t drop your signal level like a direct box will (up to 20dB), but will maintain the line level while giving the ability to ground lift and eliminate noise when running your guitar signal to the main PA. In addition, transformer isolation insures that Phantom Power from the console never touches the outputs of your FX pedal.
For Percussion Pads…
Most percussion pads (Roland SPD-S, SPD-SX, Alesis Samplepad, Yamaha DTX, etc.) have line outs on 1/4 inch connectors but no XLR. These don’t need the impedance matching of a DI that will also drop the level. Some units have notoriously weak outputs. A line isolator is the perfect device to use to keep the level high and clean but still allow for ground lift on a professional stage with dirty power or bad grounds.
Engineered for Pedalboards
The DISOxo is a 2-channel line isolator box based on our Original DISO+ and made to integrate with other guitar pedals. DISOxo uses the same top shelf transformers from Jensen as our other DISO models, but in a more compact package.
The two ¼ inch inputs and two XLR output jacks are mounted on a powder coated, cast aluminum enclosure. A ground lift switch is mounted between the XLR connectors so that it is out of the way and won’t get bumped accidentally.
Hand-Built with Top Quality Parts
The DISO-Plus is all about giving you a clean, clear signal all of the time. We build them one-at-a-time by hand using genuine Jensen Transformers line transformers, high reliability all-metal connectors from Switchcraft and Neutrik and top-shelf sealed switches from Grayhill.
