ARX DI6s 6CH. ACTIVE DIRECT BOX.SPLITTER and LINE MIXER

About the DI6s
It's a fact of audio life that a lot of equipment that has to be connected to
professional audio systems isn't impedance or level compatible.
Interfaces Unlimited
Tape/cassette/DVD/CD decks, audio for video, drum machines, synthesizers,
bass guitars, computers; at some stage all these need linking up to Balanced
inputs, whether the application is Live sound, Studio or Broadcast.
To solve these problems, we've developed the DI-6s:

Six active D.I. (Direct Injection) boxes,
plus a 6 into 1 Line Mixer,
plus a 1 to 6 Splitter,
All of this in a compact, all steel 1 RU package.

A Pro Audio Toolbox
This unique and flexible audio toolbox allows Six independent unbalanced
audio sources to easily and quietly interface with Balanced pro audio systems,
either to individual channels or summed down to one Master output.
But that's not all. By pressing a single switch on the rear panel the DI6s will
change from being Direct Boxes and a Mixer to being a 6 way Splitter (line
distribution amplifier). Now it will split an incoming signal to 6 individual outputs
or zones.
On the front panel, each channel has 2 IN/OUT jacks, a level control from infinity
(off) through 0dB to +15dB gain, and a Clip indicator LED.The Master section has
a Master volume control and status LEDs indicating whether the unit is in DI or
Splitter mode. In addition, as on all ARX single rack unit equipment, each channel
has a numbered marker panel ('scribble strip') you can write on for easy confirmation
of channel assigns.
Balanced Outputs
On the rear, each channel has an XLR Balanced output, with associated Ground lift
switch and status LED, to isolate the chassis and electronic grounds.
The Master section has both Balanced XLR and Unbalanced Jack outputs. In addition
there is a Balanced XLR input with a switch to put the unit in either DI or Splitter mode.
Universal AC Power
AC power range is a universal 100 to 120V or 220 to 240V AC, and is connected to the
unit via a removable power lead and standard 3 pin IEC connector, with built-in fuse and
voltage change switch.
With so many handy functions, plus a true 'user friendly' layout, it's no wonder people call
the DI-6s 'A total Audio Patching System in 1 RU!'
You'll never compromise on Quality when you choose ARX

Features
Unique Pro Audio problem solver
Six Direct boxes, Splitter and Line Mixer in one unit
Multi mode unit: Six in, Six out; Six in, One out; One in, Six out
Individual Output Ground lift switches
Up to +15dB Gain available per channel
Balanced XLR Outputs; High Impedance Jack Ins and Outs
Flawless performance in any audio environment

T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Channels 1 - 6
High Z Input Impedance 2.2 Meg Ohm
Max Channel Gain 15dB
Clip LED Illuminates 1dB prior to clip
Direct Output Impedance 300 ohms Balanced
Max Input Level +20dB
Max Output Level +21dB
Signal to Noise -96dB(unity gain)
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20KHz, ±0.5dB
Distortion < 0.004%, 1KHz, +4dB
Output Connector 3 pin XLR
Master Section
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Balanced
Max Output Level +21dB
Signal to Noise -90dB (unity gain)
Frequency Response 10Hz to 20KHz, ±0.5dB
Distortion < 0.004%, 1KHz, +4dB
Output Connector 3 pin XLR
Splitter Section
Maximum Level + 20dB
Input Impedance 20 KOhms, Balanced
Input Connector XLR
Frequency Response 10Hz?20KHz ±0.5dB
AC Power 100-120, 220-240 V AC, 8 VA
Size 19?W x 6?D x 1??H, 482 x 155 x 44mm
Weight 2.2 Kg (5 lbs)

Front Panel Controls
Hi Impedance (Hi Z) insulated jack Input and Output
connectors
Level control with up to +15dB of Gain available
Clip LED indicator
Marker panels for labelling DI assigns
Master Level controls
Rear Panel
Balanced XLR Outputs
Individual Audio Ground Lift switches and status LEDs
XLR and jack Master Outputs
XLR Input for splitter
Splitter/DI + Mixer mode switch
AC input connector, with voltage switch and fuse. 

• With improved 192 kHz sample rate for the best sound reproduction.
• Supports uncompressed 2-channel LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) audio signals.
• Supports compressed 2-channel and multi-channel Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals.
• Ideal for presentation or distribution to another room.
• The optical (Toslink) digital audio splitter can split a single optical digital input to four outputs without delay or loss of quality.
• Supports the S/PDIF and Toslink standard.

• With improved 192 kHz sample rate for the best sound reproduction.
• Supports uncompressed 2-channel LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) audio signals.
• Supports compressed 2-channel and multi-channel Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals.
• Ideal for presentation or distribution to another room.
• The optical (Toslink) digital audio splitter can split a single optical digital input to four outputs without delay or loss of quality.
• Supports the S/PDIF and Toslink standard.

Signal distributor. 1 stereo input / 4 stereo outputs or 1 mono input / 8 mono outputs

This audio distributor is very useful to supply several audio devices with only one audio source. Its 2 operating modes allow to work with mono or stereo signals. Output level can be controlled independently.

WD 421 adapts itself to work with different impedances, ensuring that output signal level is at least equal to input signal level. It avoids any undesired attenuation and features a LED vumeter to visualize the input signal level.

Audio signal distributor with 2 inputs and 8 outputs.
Two operating modes:
1 stereo input with 4 stereo outputs.
1 mono input with 8 mono outputs.
Adjusting Output level.
Balanced LINK output for interconnecting several units.
Individual gain control of each channel

Inputs: 2 x XLR3 female balanced.
Outputs: 8 x XLR3 male balanced.
Input sensitivity: 0 dBu.
Max. level input: 22 dBu.
Input impedance: 10 kohm.
Level range: ? to - 12dBu.
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz.
Distortion: 110 dBu.
Noise and hum: < - 80 dB @ 20 Hz - 22 kHz.
Crosstalk: < - 80 dB @ 20 Hz - 22 kHz.
Output impedance: 120ohm.
Main supply: 110 - 120 V / 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz.
Power consumption: 20 W.
Dimensions (WxHxD): 483 x 44 x 220 mm.
Weight: 2.75 kg.

• XLR balanced ins and outs
• Mode switch for stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation
• Low frequency summed (subwoofer) output
• x10 range switch on both channels
• 40Hz high pass (low cut) filter both channels
• Phase reverse switch on all outputs
• Individual level controls on all outputs
• 24dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filters (the professional standard)
• Stereo/Mono status LEDs indicate the selected mode
• dbx® 2 year parts and labor as standard
• CSA NRTL/C approved
• CE compliant

Features:
Two channel / four way split
Channels linkable for 1 in, 8 out
Ultra low noise design
?SilentSwitch? Phantom Power switch
?20 dB pad switch
0 to +40 dB Gain available via rear switches
Electronically Balanced Inputs and Outputs (standard)
Transformer Balanced Outputs option
12 VDC supply connector for remote or mobile applications
Intuitive, 'user friendly' layout
Flawless performance in any audio environment

Today?s venues face a growing need to provide a multiplicity of audio feeds
from presentations, conferences, orchestral performances and lectures. The
advent of digital broadcasting, the growth of webcasts and direct-to-CD
archiving highlight the deficiencies in audio splitting systems more than ever
before. Whether the final product is a broadcast feed or CD sales of an unrepeatable
lecture, performance or event, end-users? expectations of audio quality are
higher than ever.With these requirements in mind, ARX has developed the
MSX 8 Active Microphone/Line Splitter to deliver the performance required by
today?s standards of audio production. Active microphone and line splitting has
a number of benefits over passive splitters: primarily these are improved sound
quality, noise figures comparable to the best microphone inputs, and increased
resistance to RFI. All of which translate into superb audio quality for your clients.
About the MSX 8
The MSX 8 consists of two channels of actively buffered ultra low noise Microphone/
Line Splitter. Each of these channels has four electronically Balanced splits ? two
on the rear panel, plus two more on the front panel. All four output splits have the
option of transformer balancing if so specified.Each channel has a ?20 dB pad switch
plus silently switchable 48V Phantom power with indicator LED.Gain through the MSX 8
can be set individually by the small DIP switches on the rear of each channel, from 0dB
through to +40 dB in 10 dB stepsA ?Link? switch links Channel 1 to Channel 2, providing
an ultimate maximum of 8 Outputs from a single input. An indicator LED shows when this
is active. A Clip LED indicates imminent signal overload through the channel, and a
numbered marker panel on the front provides a space where individual channel connections
can be noted.For remote or mobile applications a 5 pin DIN connector on the rear panel
provides an access point to connect a 12V DC power supply
Inside Information
Internally, powerful RF input filtering removes both common mode and differential interference
at ultrasonic frequencies and above. High CMRR is achieved by the use of precision components
throughout.Advanced user options include internally jumper linking Inputs to Main outputs, and
Ground lifting Output Pins 1as required.
Internal Power Supply
The MSX 8 has a low noise transformer based power supply to obtain the maximum benefit from
the ultra low noise design of the splitter circuitry.
Summing up, the feature packed MSX 8 is the answer wherever transparent signal buffering and
routing is required.
 
T E C H N I C A L  S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Signal / Noise Ratio -94dB
Distortion .008% 20Hz - 20KHz
Gain through unit Switchable 0, +10, +20, +30, +40 dB
Maximum Output +24dB
Pad Switch ?20dB attenuation
Gain Switch +20dB gain
Phantom Power +48VDC slow turn on/turn off
Output Impedance 100 Ohms Electronically Balanced
(Optional Transformer balancing available)
Clip LED 1dB before clipping
12 Volt Connector 5 pin DIN
AC Mains Input Fused IEC socket
AC Power 100-120VAC 2 amp, 220-240VAC 1 amp
Transformer Type Low noise toroidal
Size 19?W x 1??H x 6?D, 482 x 44 x 125 mm
Weight 5 lbs (2.2 Kg)

Front Panel
A and B balanced XLR Output splits Channels 1 and 2.
Pin 3?-, Pin 2 +, Pin 1 Ground
48V Phantom Power switch and LED
Channel link switch and LED switch
?20dB pad switch
Numbered marker panel for labelling individual channel
assigns
AC power LED 
Rear Panel
Channel Gain DIP switches: 0, +10, +20, +30, +40dB
Balanced XLR Input Channels 1 and 2. Pin 3 ?, Pin 2 +,
Pin 1 Ground
Balanced XLR Main (FOH) Output (same wiring as Input)
Channels 1 and 2
Balanced XLR Monitor Output (same wiring as Input) Channels
1 and 2
12 Volt DC power supply input for remote or mobile applications
IEC 3 pin AC connector and integral fuseholder. Replace fuse with
correct value only: 100?120 V AC 2 amp, 220?240 V AC 1 amp