This item was returned in mint condition. It is free of any performance issues, and has no scratches, blemishes, or other cosmetic flaws. The Nady compact HE-1 is a sure-fire bet for quick and easy removal of 60/120 cycle AC hum from your signal path. This two channel mini-box is designed to eliminate hum caused by ground loops while also acting as a direct box capable of converting unbalanced signals to true balanced signals for long interference-free cable runs. It's passive design is easily portable with no AC sockets necessary. A couple of these are essential hardware in every musician's or roadie's tool bag.