Behringer DS20 Splitter

Behringer DS20 — Passive Signal Splitter for Stage and Studio

The Behringer DS20 is a 1-in, 2-out passive signal splitter that sends one microphone or line-level signal to two destinations at once. A custom Midas transformer maintains high headroom and ultra-low noise without active electronics, so no power supply or phantom voltage is needed. Each balanced XLR output carries its own earth lift switch to kill ground-loop hum independently — useful when splitting between FOH, a monitor desk, and a recording rig on different mains circuits. The aluminium chassis with rubber corners keeps the unit road-tough and compact.

What to look for in a mic splitter

A reliable signal splitter should be transparent, electrically isolated, and simple to deploy. The DS20 delivers all three: transformer-balanced outputs keep destinations fully separated, the passive design removes failure points from the signal path, and per-output ground lift gives instant hum control without re-patching cables.