Mabuyoshi
Perfect for a compact trigger rig! Night and day difference over cheap DIs!
I paired the Whirlwind IMP 2 with my TM-2 for my compact, "handy-dandy" trigger rig. Let me tell you, this little box is pure plug-and-play.
I used to run a cheap, generic DI box, but I was constantly battling signal inconsistencies and weak tone. Switching to the IMP 2 made a night-and-day difference.
The Sound: My TM-2 kick drum sample instantly sounded more powerful, punchy, and full.
The Size: It is incredibly compact—a massive space-saver for tight stage setups.
Our Live Signal Chain:
We don't run a personal stage mixer. Instead, this DI plugs directly into our band's shared rack system. Our sound engineer handles the pre-EQ and gain-stages everything directly from the board to adapt to each venue's specific room acoustics.
The Only Caveat (and how to handle it):
This little tank is designed with a fixed, built-in attenuation (shaved-off gain) to prevent clipping, distortion, and unwanted peaks. It outputs a slightly quieter signal, but it’s an easy fix: you just need to properly gain-stage it on your band's mixer or the front-of-house board.
If you want a reliable, road-ready DI that won't fail you on stage, skip the cheap stuff and grab this. Highly recommended!
