Radial Engineering StageBug SB-2 - Compact Passive Direct Box

Built for musicians who need dependable direct sound without the bulk, the Radial StageBug SB-2 is a compact passive DI box designed for live performance, studio sessions, and portable rigs. Its transformer-based design delivers a warm, natural tone while helping eliminate unwanted hum and interference on stage.

Whether you're connecting an active bass, keyboard, acoustic guitar, pedalboard, or amp modeller, the SB-2 provides a clean balanced signal straight to the mixing desk with minimal setup. The ultra-compact enclosure fits easily into a gig bag or pedalboard setup, making it ideal for touring musicians and fly rigs.

Key features include a custom transformer for smooth analogue character, a switchable pad for high-output instruments, ground lift to reduce noise, and a stereo-to-mono merge function that saves valuable mixer channels when running stereo sources. Despite its size, the SB-2 is built with Radial’s rugged steel construction for dependable performance night after night.

Ideal for:
• Active bass guitars
• Acoustic guitars with onboard preamps
• Keyboards and synths
• Pedalboards and amp modellers
• Compact live and recording setups

Designed for plug-and-play simplicity, the SB-2 delivers professional DI performance in a format that travels anywhere.