Passive direct box with variety of input jacks that can serve as an extension cord for crowded mixer console. Jacks include 1/8- and 1/4-inch stereo jacks than can accept input from headlphones or headphone output of computer. Each are doubled for loop-through monitoring. In addition, right and left RCA jacks can accept line-level inputs from DVD/CD player as well as right and left mono 1/4-inch jacks that can accept line-level inputs typically from music instruments. All jacks are on top to facilitate easy cable management. Balanced-line mic-out XRL jack is duplicated so that heavy XLR cable can lie flat on table surface. Ground-lift and channel selector switches (L, R, L+R) as well as volume control. Unusual shape facilitates stability when multiple cables are connected.