The MXR M-80 is more than just a direct box. There are so many features, you may wonder how you ever did without it! It includes a distortion channel with gain, volume, and blend controls; a noise gate to help keep it clean; Color control; and 3-band EQ control that lets you dial in any tone you need. It also provides phantom power, and sports a parallel output jack for flexibility in routing. Whether you like it sweet and clean or hot and nasty, this DI does it all!Distortion channel with gain, volume, and blend controls Color knob 3-band EQ Phantom power 1/4" and XLR outs Parallel output jack