Description
ART XDirect Active Direct Box
The XDirect is an active direct box for connecting unbalanced instrument, line, or speaker signals to balanced inputs.
The 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. Unique among ART DI boxes, XDirect models feature both 1/4" TRS and XLR inputs for expanded connectivity.
Simple and durable, the XDirect is a compact DI in a rugged aluminum enclosure with a versatile feature set. 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.
The active circuitry can operate on phantom power or for over 250 hours on a new 9-volt battery. Active DIs are often a great match for sources like guitars and basses with passive pickups, or acoustic guitars with piezo pickups and no preamp.
Features
- 1/4" TRS and XLR Inputs
- 1/4" TRS Thru Connector
- Transformer Isolated Balanced XLR Output
- Switchable Attenuation (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB)
- Switchable Low Pass Filter, Ground Lift, and Phase Invert
- Powered by 9-Volt Battery (250+ Hours) or Phantom Power
Specifications
- Inputs 1x XLR
- 1x 1/4" TRS
- Outputs 1x XLR
- 1x 1/4" TRS Thru
- Input Impedance 470 kΩ
- Output Impedance <600Ω
- Maximum Input Level +4 dBu above Attenuation Setting
- Maximum Output Level +6 dBu (Battery)
- +14 dBu (Phantom)
- Controls Attenuator (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB)
- Filter
- Ground Lift
- Phase Invert
- Filter 30 kHz Low Pass
- Frequency Response 10 Hz - 100 kHz +/- 5dB @ 0dBu
- Dynamic Range >100 dB (Typical)
- Total Harmonic Distortion <0.05% (Typical)
- Power Requirements 9V, 3.5 mA (Battery)
- 18V - 48V (Phantom)
- Battery Life 250+ Hours
- Dimensions (HWD) 1.75" x 4.2" x 3.5"
- 4.45 cm x 10.7 cm x 8.9 cm
- Weight 0.75 lbs / 340 g
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