Description
ART Dual ZDirect 2 Channel Passive Direct Box
The DualZDirect is a 2-channel passive direct box for connecting unbalanced instrument, line, or speaker signals to balanced inputs.
Each input signal is sent to a transformer isolated XLR output and a parallel Thru jack so it can simultaneously be connected to an amplifier on stage.
Front panel switches engage up to 40 dB of attenuation to accommodate high level signals, and a low pass Bessel filter to eliminate high frequency interference. Rear switches activate a ground lift to reduce hum, and invert the signal polarity to resolve phase issues, such as those which can occur when combining DI and mic sources.
As a fully passive design, the PDB doesn't require an external power source. Passive DIs are often a great match for powered sources such as synthesizers or guitars and basses with active preamps.
Simple and durable, the DualZDirect is a compact DI in a rugged aluminum enclosure with two indpendent channels and a versatile feature set.
Features
- 2 Independent Channels
- 1/4" TRS Inputs and Thru Connectors
- Balanced XLR Outputs
- Switchable Attenuation (-20 dB, -40 dB) per Channel
- Switchable Low Pass Filter, Ground Lift, and Phase Invert per Channel
- Passive Design, No Power Required
Specifications
- Active or Passive Passive
- Inputs 2x 1/4" TRS
- Outputs 2x XLR
- 2x 1/4" TRS Thru
- Input Impedance 50 kΩ
- Output Impedance 600Ω
- Controls Attenuator (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB)
- Filter
- Ground Lift
- Phase Invert (All per Channel)
- Filter 30 kHz Low Pass
- Frequency Response 10 Hz - 50 kHz +/- 0.5 dB @ +4 dBu
- Total Harmonic Distortion .01% @ 1 kHz, +18 dBu (Typical)
- <.05% @ 100 Hz, +18 dBu
- Channel Separation >80 dB (Typical)
- Dimensions (HWD) 1.85" x 4.6" x 3.9", 4.7 cm x 11.7 cm x 9.9 cm
- Weight 0.88 lbs / 400 g
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