| Content | With added functionality and enhanced audio performance, the AR-133 has been
designed to be more affordable for musicians, studios and PA companies.
The unit includes phantom power and battery supplies as standard. Should the
phantom power from the console fail or be accidentally switched off, the AR-133
automatically switches over to the internal 9V battery providing uninterrupted use.
The unit is housed in a rugged aluminium extrusion case, with robust polyurethane
end-cheeks which give the AR-133 a very distinctive look.
Input connectors are both 1/4" jack sockets and an XLR socket, the latter meaning
that the AR-133 can be used to convert unbalanced signals to a balanced output on
XLRs throughout.
The arched case allows cables to run back underneath the unit from the end for neat
cable management.
Input attenuation is 0, -20 or -40dB, making the box suitable for instrument, line or
amplifier levels on inputs. On the output side, a ground-lift switch is provided for quick
solutions to ground-loop problems.
The AR-133 uses an enhanced version of the same audio path as the AR-116, now
regarded by many people as a reference standard. The sound quality is legendary,
particularly on acoustic and bass guitars.
Numerous applications can be satisfied by the AR-133. For example, as well as the
traditional guitar use, the AR-133 can be used with keyboards, DJ consoles, amplifier
outputs, and other electronic sources.An additional bonus is the ability to use the AR-133
as an active balancing device.
Input Section
Input Impedance 1M Ohm (pad at 0dB)
47k Ohm (pad at -20dB)
47k Ohm (pad at -40dB)
Max Input Level +9dBu (pad at 0dB)
+29dBu (pad at -20dB)
+49dBu (pad at -40dB)
Connectors Two Parallel 1/4" jack connectors and a parallel
XLR connector (unbalanced)
Jack: Tip Hot (+ve)
Sleeve Ground
XLR: Pin 2 Hot (+ve)
Pin 1 & 3 Ground
Output Section
Output Transformer Balanced
Max. Output Level +8dBu into 600 Ohms or greater
Connector XLR3-32 or equivalent
System Performance
Distortion (THD) < 0.005% at 1khz, 0dbu output
Noise < -105db unweighted, 22hz-22khz, rms*
Frequency Response 30Hz to 20kHz, +0dB/-1dB
General
Main/Standby battery 9 volt PP3 type, preferably alkaline.
Current drain on phantom - less than 7.5mA
on battery - less than 2mA.
Phantom Power +20 volts DC to +48 volts DC
Weight 650 gms, excluding batteries.
Overall Dimensions 59 mm x 124 mm x 143 mm
(2.3" x 4.9" x 5.6“) |
Passive DI box. Jack input with paralell "THRU" output, transformer balanced XLR output. Attenuable input sensitivity, can handle both line level and speaker level signals.
Product type
DI Boxes
Type
passive
Channels
1
Inputs
1
Input connectors
6.3 mm Jack
Max. input level
+ 54 dBu
Input impedance
(@ 60 Hz) 60k Ohm(s)
Input pad
0 / -30 dB
Outputs
1
THRU outputs/channel
1
Output connectors
6.3 mm Jack , XLR
Max. output level
+ 4 dBu
Output impedance
600 Ohm(s)
Frequency response
20 - 20000 Hz
Transformer balanced
yes
Ratio
10 : 1
Controls
attenuator , ground lift
Cabinet material
sheet steel
Cabinet surface
powder coated
Width
110 mm
Depth
73 mm
Height
42 mm
Weight
0,34 kg
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Active DI-Box SM-60
The electronic Direct-Injection Box SM-60 allows direct connection of electronic
music instruments such as keyboards, synthesizers, electric and electronic pianos,
etc. with mixing consoles in PA-systems and in recording studios.
The SM-6 is designed for applications, where a passive DI-Box does not perfom
satisfactorily, i.e., where the output level of a passive DI-Box is too low for the microphone
input section of the mixing desk.
Because the input impedance of the SM-6 is above 5 MOhm, instrument outputs are
not loaded or in any other way adversely affected. The voltage ratio from input to output
is 1: 1 and is always sufficient for connection with any microphone input. Input connectors
are 1/4" phone jacks, output connector is a Switchcraft D3M; output is 600 Ohms,
transformer balanced. The output level may in certain cases overload microphone inputs -
the line input section of the mixing console must then be used for connecting the SM-6.
The unit operates with a 9 V battery or phantom powering from 24 to 48 volts.
Technical Data
input impedance > 5 MOhm
max. input impedance + 6 dBu, 1,55V
ouptut impedance 600 Ohm
frequency response 20 ... 20000 Hz, ± 0,2 dB
gain 1 : 1
THD < 1 % at 30 Hz
< 0,7 % bei 40 Hz
powering 9-V battery (IEC 6LF22) or
phantom power 24 ... 48 V.
inputs two 1/4" phone jacks , unbalanced
(one being used as output to instruments amp)
outputs XLR, balanced
pin 1 = ground, pin 2 = hot, pin 3 = cold
case aluminium die-cast
weight 240 g
dimensions 113 x 71 x 37 mm |
DOD AC 275 Active Direct Box with Switchable Ground Lift and Attenuator-2nd Hand- The AC 275 is an active, phantom powered direct box. Unlike a passive DI where the frequency response of the signal can be altered depending on the connected impedance, an active DI buffers the input signal with an amplifier. This assures that the sound source will reach the mixer balanced and noise-free. Housed in a cast alloy chassis, the AC 275 supplies two, high impedance, unbalanced 1/4" jacks and one low impedance balanced XLR jack. It operates with battery or phantom power.
Key Features
| ?![]() | Active direct box | ?![]() | Allows a hi impedance unbalanced source to directly feed a low impedance balanced input | ?![]() | Flat frequency response | ?![]() | Connects guitar pickups, microphones or electric instruments to a recording or P.A. console without audio quality loss | ?![]() | Internal pad for speaker level input | ?![]() | Operates with battery or phantom power | ?![]() | Ground lift switch eliminates typical ground loop problems | ?![]() | Rugged, road-proof cast alloy chassis |
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Phantom or battery powered in a rugged steel chassis, with separate Speaker Level input connector
The ARX DI-PLUS represents another major step forward in active direct boxes. Packaged in
a single channel stand-alone format, the DI-PLUS represents a fresh look at active D.I. concepts.
Precision engineered
Ultra quiet, ultra clean circuitry delivers maximum headroom whatever the signal. Premium grade
components, plus an all-steel chassis gives excellent hum and noise specifications and superb
audio quality in a tough, roadworthy package.
Level control
The DI-PLUS features a Normal gain high impedance unbalanced input on the front panel, running to
a balanced XLR output on the rear. There is also a separate -40dB Speaker Level input for signal coming
from the External (auxiliary) speaker output of an amplifier. A a global Pad switch drops both the normal
input and the speaker input by a further 20dB, making it suitable for all applications, from the softest
keyboard to the hottest broadcast levels.
Battery compartment
The revolutionary simple 'clamshell' action of the DI-PLUS battery compartment makes battery changing
extremely easy, even on the darkest stages.
A 9v alkaline battery snaps into a PCB mounted battery holder for fast, secure location. No fragile battery
clip leads to break, no tools required, no screws to lose. Production crew heaven!
Automatic Phantom switching
The DI-PLUS will automatically switch itself to the console's own Phantom Power, if available, and an LED
will indicate this mode. Turn the Phantom Power off and it will instantly revert back to battery mode.
Rugged all-steel case
A lot of direct boxes are fitted into brittle cast alloy cases. Not this one! The tough all-steel inner and outer
chassis of the DI-PLUS provide excellent RF/EMF shielding while making it a sturdy, heavy duty unit that is
hard to dislodge, and hard to leave behind.
Rear panel showing XLR connector, ground lift switch, and captive screw for opening up the unit
for battery changing
Whether you're a Studio or Live Sound engineer, installation contractor, or broadcast engineer, you want all
the dynamics and clarity of the original sound source transferred to the mixing console. The ARX DI-PLUS
provides a rugged, no-compromise solution to all direct injection and signal balancing requirements.
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S:
Max Input Level
+13 dB Phantom powered
+6 dB Battery powered
Input Impedance 1 Meg Ohm
Max Output Level
+17 dB 10K Ohm load Phantom powered
+12 dB 10K Ohm load Battery powered
+11 dB 600 Ohm load Phantom powered
+12 dB 600 Ohm load Battery powered
Output Impedance 680 Ohms Balanced
Output Signal to Noise
-100 dB unweighted
-104 dB A weighted
Dynamic Range
117 dB 10K Ohm load Phantom powered
112 dB 10K Ohm load Battery powered
111 dB 600 Ohm load Phantom powered
107.5 dB 600 Ohm load Battery powered
Distortion
100 Hz .0027%, 1KHz .0028%, 10KHz .0037%
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20KHz, ± 0.2 dB
Gain through Unit: 6dB (Normal input, Pad switch out)
Pad Switch: -20 dB attenuation
Speaker Input
-40 dB attenuation, equivalent to 100:1 decrease in input level
-60 dB attenuation available with Pad switch
Input Connectors
Insulated jacks (!!!Note that the Input connector switches the unit on
when a plug is inserted. Remove plug when storing to avoid battery drain!!!)
Output Connector
3 pin XLR. Wired Pin 1 Ground, Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 - Cold.
With Audio Ground (Pin 1) lift switch
Construction
All-steel chassis, fibreglass PCB
Battery Access
Twist connector opens chassis, snap-in battery holder inside.
No tools required
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You're serious about getting rid of all that excess noise on stage, but you've got so many line
instruments you don't know where to start. The ADB-4 from Stewart can take care of all your
high impedance problems. The ADB-4 is 4 active direct boxes, all in a module that only takes
up half a space on your keyboard rack. It's a rugged, durable piece of equipment that packs a
lot of DI power.
? Requires phantom power or 9v battery
? Ground lift switch
? Instrument or speaker level switch
? Transformerless
? Can be used with amp up to 400w
? RF shielding |
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