| 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“) |
Inline Transformer IA-2
The model IA-2 line matching transformers !S designed to properly match a low impedance
signal to a low impedance source. The advantage of "ground lift" switching allows to optmize
hum problems.
Technical Data
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 KHz + 1 dB
Impedance 600 : 600 Ohm
THD K3 50 Hz = 0.5 %
Level < + 6 dBm
Weight 100 g
Dimensions diameter 17 mm, lenght 115 mm
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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 |
1-channel DI box, passive Converts unbalanced 6.3 mm jack line input (e.g. from instruments) into balanced XLR output for connecting a mixer Switchable input attenuation: 0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB Ground-lift switch eliminates ground loop problems 1 signal input (6.3 mm jack) 1 parallel output (6.3 mm jack), feed-through of the input signal 1 low-impedance output (XLR) Gray housing |
Tube-buffered DI-Box DI-1000
The Tube-Buffered DI-Box DI-1000 allows the extraction of all the musical details of
musical interfaces without degrading the sound. This can only be achieved by
providing a very high input impedance to avoid any loading of instrument pickups.This
design approach allows seemingly infinite headroom to preserve the real dynamic range
of the interfaced instruments.A vacuum tube enables all these goals to be achieved
without any compromises in sound quality.The sonic difference between a standard
DI-Box and the Tube-Buffered DI-Box is comparable to the musical resolution difference
between a standard microphone and a studio microphone.One of the best transformers,
the very transparent sounding JENSEN JT-DB-E, was chosen providing complete ground
isolation. The parameters of this transformer, like frequency response, phase response,
group delay and geadroom capabilities, play a vital part in the performance of this DI-Box.
Technical Specifications
Input
The signal of the instrument is directly fed to the tube circuit with > 20 MOhms input
impedance to prevent any signal degradation, inevitable in traditional designs.
Buffered Output“
The second stage of the vacuum tube is used to buffer the signal and lower the output
impedance to < 8 kOhms. This unity gain output allows for cable runs of 10 meters
without loosing high frequency information.
Boost circuit
The boost circuit increases the signal send to the output transformer by 15 dB. This may
be useful for instruments with extremely low output, but decreases headroom capability
to 6 Volt rms. Under these circumstances the signal may be clipped, concerning the output
transformer?s signal, which gives you 2nd harmonic tube-like distortion. This distortion
normally does not occur - but is sometimes desirable, being the reason for this special feature.
Unity circuit
The unity circuit feeds a low distortion unity gain signal to the JENSEN output transformer.
This gives the best possible sound quality.
Ground-lift“-Switch
This front panel mounted switch allows complete ground and electrical isolation between the
direct injection box and the console or recording device.
Mechanical Specifications
Cabinet 2 mm stainless steel
Front- and rear-panel 1,5 mm stainless steel lasercut and photo-chemically etched
Dimensions 185 x 100 x 40 mm
Vibration insulation 4 high-compliance rubber-elements
Operating Voltage
220/110 V AC, selectable via rear panel mounted switch. The fuse is easily
accessible from the rear panel. IEC mains connector with optional fixture.
Construction details
Double sided glass fibre contacted PCB with 70 mm copper plating. 1% metal film resistors
and the finest polypropylene capacitors are used in the signal path. MIL type Switchcraft jacks
and high performance switches ensure flawless operation. The power supply is optimised via
measurement quality toroid transformer and a low impedance design to ensure the lowest
possible noise. Through a double sided PCB all parts are roadworthy secured. A waterclear
blue LED perfects the aesthetics of the DI box.
Technical Data
Input impedance > 20 MOhm
Output impedance180 Ohm at 1 kHz
Frequncy response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (-0,1 dB)
5 Hz - 120 kHz (-3 dB)
THD at 0 dBv 0,06% at 20 Hz
0,04% at 1 kHz
0,035% at 20 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 86 dB
Tube ECC 83/7025 A - military E 83 CC optional
Output transformer JENSEN JT-DB-E
Polarity Pin 2 Hot , AES/IEC -Standard
Max. Input voltage > 30 V peak
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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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