Hi Geoff,
This R,C,D circuit from XLR pin 1 to the DI-box electronic ground and case are a alternative for a ground lift switch.
The circuit eliminate ground loops between the Di-box, monitor/back line guitar amp and the mixing console, the combination of this R,C,D components fill the demand for satisfactory function in ground loop disturbance as hum and buzz, negative phantom power feed and also give a safety ground that can blow a fuse if there are some mains voltage fault somewhere in the chain.
--Bo