Content | The Radial ProDI is a passive direct box that combines exceptional audio performance with solid dependable construction, making it the ideal general duty direct box for stage and studio. The heart of the ProDI is a custom wound Radial transformer. It features an exceptionally high 140kΩ input impedance to reduce loading while enabling the ProDI to handle extreme signal levels at all frequencies without distortion. This is further improved upon with an internal mu-metal shield to protect against electromagnetic fields that can cause unshielded transformers to distort.
This compact direct box begins with 14-gauge steel I-beam skeleton for added rigidity and Radial's unique book-end design that creates a protective zone around switches and connectors. Glass filled nylon connectors and high cycle switches combine with the mil-spec PCB and internal RF filtering to provide durability and noise-free performance. A full bottom no-slip pad provides both mechanical isolation and electrical insulation to further protect against the rigors of professional touring.
The ProDI is ideally suited for instruments such as bass guitar, active acoustics, keyboards and just about anything else! When you consider all of the features and the affordable price tag, it is no wonder the Radial ProDI has become one of the most popular direct boxes ever made. The Radial ProDI… Spectacular performance at a price that anyone can afford!
Features:
- Compact passive direct box for stage and studio
- Able to handle huge transients without distortion
- Transformer isolation eliminates noisy ground loops
- Plug and play easy to use feature set - on stage or in the studio
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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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The Stewart ADB-1 is a single channel active direct box that allows an unbalanced source to directly feed a balanced input. Musical instruments, tape recorders, VCRs and sound projectors can be run "direct" to the mixing console, avoiding unnecessary degradation of sound quality. The ADB-1 operates on either phantom power or a 9-volt battery.
FEATURES: Flat response Low distortion Low noise Wide dynamic range No transformer RF protection on input and output Switchable ground isolation Flush mounted slide switches |
Phantom or battery powered in a rugged steel chassis The ARX DI-PLUS 2 represents another major step forward in active direct boxes. Packaged in a single channel stand-alone format, the DI-PLUS 2 represents a fresh look at active stereo 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. Accurate Left and Right channel level matching keeps the stereo image centred.
Level control The DI-PLUS 2 features two high impedance unbalanced inputs on the front panel, running to balanced XLR outputs on the rear. A a global Pad switch drops inputs by 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 Left and Right XLR connectors, ground lift switch, battery check switch and LED, plus phantom power On LED 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,clarity and stereo information of the original sound source transferred to the mixing console. The ARX DI-PLUS 2 provides a rugged, no-compromise solution to all stereo 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 +12 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 .0018%, 1KHz .0028%, 10KHz .0056% Frequency Response 20Hz to 20KHz, ± 0.2 dB Gain through Unit: 6dB (Pad switch out) Pad Switch: Global -20 dB attenuation Input and Loop Out Connectors Insulated jacks (!!!Note that Channel A Input connector switches the unit on when a plug is inserted. Remove plug when storing to avoid battery drain!!!) Output Connectors 3 pin XLR. Wired Pin 1 Ground, Pin 2 + Hot, Pin 3 - Cold. Global 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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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 |
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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