Radial Stagebug SB-5 Compact Passive Laptop Direct Box
The Radial StageBug SB-5 is a compact & portable stereo direct box designed to accommodate laptop computers, tablets, and other consumer audio products when amplifying the signal through a PA system.
StageBug SB-5 Passive Laptop Direct Box
This is the perfect solution for musicians, DJs, and AV professionals seeking to connect laptops, smartphones, or tablets to professional audio systems with ease. Its custom transformers eliminate noise and deliver pristine sound over long cable runs, while the built-in 1/8" TRS cable and stereo-to-mono summing simplify your setup. Compact, passive, and rugged, the SB-5 ensures distortion-free performance in any venue, making it an essential tool for crystal-clear audio on stage or in the studio. Elevate your sound with Radial’s trusted quality.
Features
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Optimized for Consumer Devices: Designed to connect laptops, smartphones, and tablets to PA systems or mixers via a 5-foot, 1/8" stereo TRS cable, ensuring seamless audio integration.
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Dual Transformer Isolation: Custom-wound transformers balance stereo signals and eliminate hum and buzz from ground loops, supporting clean audio over cable runs up to 300 feet.
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Stereo-to-Mono Summing: Features a mono XLR output that automatically sums stereo to mono, saving mixer channels, alongside two 1/4" TRS jacks for stereo output flexibility.
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Distortion-Free Performance: A -15dB pad reduces hot input signals from high-output devices, preventing clipping and ensuring clear, undistorted sound.
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Passive and Portable: Requires no batteries or phantom power, with a compact design that fits easily in a laptop bag, ideal for DJs, AV techs, and mobile musicians.
| Brand | Radial |
|---|---|
| Series | Radial Stagebug |
| Accessory Type | DI |
| Type | Passive DI Box |
| Channels | 1 |
| Analog Inputs | 1/8" |
| Analog Outputs | 1/4" and XLR |





