Hosa DIB-443 1/4" TS to XLR3M Sidekick Passive DI Box Use the Sidekick to go direct for a pure, clean, noise-free tone that is perfect for digital signal processing (DSP) or throw the Inst/line switch to line position to allow your amp to drive the line for a natural, overdriven tone The Sidekick passive DI box by Hosa technology makes it easy to connect your guitar, bass, or keyboard directly to a mixing console Electric guitars, basses, and keyboards Pedal effects and effects processors Any Electronic musical instrument with a mono phone output Passive Direct Box For Guitar And Bass High-Quality Isolation Transformer To Change High Impedance Into A Low Impedance Output For Sending Long Distances Via Balanced Microphone Cable Or Stage Snake Imparts A Slight Gain To The Signal Hi-Z Output For Sending To On-Stage Amp Ground Lift