Signal Distribution — Passive Splitter

DX08B

The 8-channel counterpart to the DX16B — a high-performance, 2-way passive audio splitter for isolated feeds to FOH, monitors, and recording, sized for smaller rigs and installed loudspeaker runs.

Violet Audio DX08B 8-channel passive audio splitter, front panel
8
Input Channels
2-Way
Signal Split
16
Total Outputs
Passive
No External Power

Every Port, Mapped

Violet Audio DX08B rear panel with XLR and Ethercon outputs labeled
8 XLR outputs on the rear, plus 2 Ethercon (RJ45) connectors carrying two 4-channel groups (1–4, 5–8) — a full second split without a single extra cable run.

Signal Flow

8× Locking XLR Mic/Line In  →  2-Way Passive Split, “Pure Path”   →  FOH / Monitors — isolated & simultaneous

† No power supply, no active circuitry, no added latency — every split is a direct isolated copy of the input.

Key Upgrades & Connectivity

  • 01
    Secure connectionsLocking XLR and Ethercon connectors prevent accidental disconnects mid-show.
  • 02
    Comprehensive I/O8 front-panel locking XLR inputs, with 8 XLR and 2 Ethercon outputs on the rear.
  • 03
    Tour-grade durabilityA sturdy 1RU metal chassis built to survive the studio and the stage alike, with no power supply to fail.

Front Panel

Violet Audio DX08B front panel, angled view of locking XLR inputs
8 locking XLR inputs across a compact 1RU front panel — the same secure connector standard as the DX16B, scaled down for smaller rigs.

Built For

Live Sound — FOH Splits Live Sound — Monitor Splits Broadcast Studio Recording

Type & Signal Path

Type
8-ch, 2-way passive splitter
Signal path
Fully passive — “Pure Path”
Power required
None
Chassis
1RU, metal rackmount
Duty class
Road-ready

Front Panel I/O

Inputs
8 × Locking XLR
Connector type
Locking, anti-disconnect

Rear Panel I/O

XLR outputs
8
Ethercon (RJ45)
2 — 4-ch groups (1–4, 5–8)
Total rear outputs
16

Ready to spec a DX08B into your rig?