Allowing you to connect personal audio sources, such as laptops, CD, or MP3 players to professional audio equipment such as mixing consoles or other gear, the Isopod2HW Personal Stereo Direct Box from Whirlwind features a stereo 1/8" male input attached to a cable and left and right balanced XLR outputs. Its stereo 1/8" male input is on a permanently attached cable, assuring that you won't have to go searching for a 1/8" cable to use the Ispod2HW. A selectable ground lift, pad, and stereo/mono switch provide further control.