Description
The BSS AR-133 Active DI Box is a high-performance direct injection solution trusted by touring engineers and AV technicians around the world. Designed to handle the most demanding stage and event applications, this active DI ensures signal clarity, reliability, and consistent performance throughout your show or production.
Available for hire in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, this unit is ideal for live sound reinforcement, conference AV, backline connections, and instrument-to-console routing.
Built for the Stage – Rugged and Reliable
The AR-133 is built into a robust aluminium extrusion casing with a thick rubber base for enhanced durability on stage. Whether used in front of house, on stage for instrument sources, or in AV patch bays, this DI box can handle it all.
Heavy-duty construction for stage and tour use
Proven reliability for live sound and events
Compact and road-ready design
Dual Power Design for Uninterrupted Operation
The BSS AR-133 features a dual power option, operating on either phantom power from the console or its internal 9V battery. If phantom power fails or is switched off mid-event, the unit automatically switches to battery mode—ensuring your audio signal stays live without interruption.
Phantom power and 9V battery compatible
Automatic fallback switching for reliability
Ensures no signal loss mid-show or during setup
High Headroom and Clean Signal Handling
The AR-133 accepts a wide range of input levels, making it ideal for everything from keyboards and acoustic instruments to line-level devices and amp outputs.
Max input levels:
+9dBu (pad at 0dB)
+29dBu (pad at -20dB)
+49dBu (pad at -40dB)
Pad switch for flexibility across instruments and equipment
Delivers a clean, noise-free signal to front of house
Flexible Connectivity
With two parallel 1/4” jack connectors and a parallel XLR unbalanced output, the AR-133 offers flexible routing for DI-ing guitars, bass, keys, laptops, playback devices, or DJ controllers. Perfect for AV setups, music acts, and production racks.
Dual 1/4” inputs for stereo or pass-through setups
Parallel XLR for console or stage box connection
Ground lift switch for noise isolation when needed
Included in Your Hire
1 x BSS AR-133 Active DI Box
1 x 9V battery (if required)
Optional XLR and 1/4” jack cables
Setup support available if hiring with mixer or backline
Ideal For
Live music and touring
AV production and conferences
Instruments, laptops, or media playback devices
Stage-to-console signal routing
Available in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane
Hire the BSS AR-133 Active DI Box as part of your AV or live sound system in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane. This unit is ideal for any event that demands clean, reliable signal conversion from instrument or line sources to professional mixers or PA systems.
How to Hire
Use the Quick Quote form or the Chat Window to request this unit with your backline, stage box, or front-of-house system. We’ll ensure it integrates perfectly into your audio setup.
