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DualZDirect

2-Channel Passive Direct Box

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The DualZDirect is a 2-channel passive direct box for connecting unbalanced instrument, line, or speaker signals to balanced inputs.

Each 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.

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.

As a fully passive design, the PDB doesn’t require an external power source. Passive DIs are often a great match for powered sources such as synthesizers or guitars and basses with active preamps.

Simple and durable, the DualZDirect is a compact DI in a rugged aluminum enclosure with two indpendent channels and a versatile feature set.

Features

  • 2 Independent Channels
  • 1/4" TRS Inputs and Thru Connectors
  • Balanced XLR Outputs
  • Switchable Attenuation (-20 dB, -40 dB) per Channel
  • Switchable Low-Pass Filter, Ground Lift, and Phase Invert per Channel
  • Passive Design - No Power Required

Specifications

Active or Passive Passive
Inputs 2x 1/4" TRS
Outputs 2x XLR
2x 1/4" TRS Thru
Input Impedance 50 kΩ
Output Impedance 600Ω
Controls Attenuator (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB)
Filter
Ground Lift
Phase Invert (All per Channel)
Filter 30 kHz Low-Pass
Frequency Response 10 Hz - 50 kHz +/- 0.5 dB @ +4 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion .01% @ 1 kHz, +18 dBu (Typical)
<.05% @ 100 Hz, +18 dBu
Channel Separation >80 dB (Typical)
Dimensions (HWD) 1.85" x 4.6" x 3.9", 4.7 cm x 11.7 cm x 9.9 cm
Weight 0.88 lbs / 400 g

Specifications subject to change without notice

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The DualZDirect is a 2-channel passive direct box for connecting unbalanced instrument, line, or speaker signals to balanced inputs.

Each 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.

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.

As a fully passive design, the PDB doesn’t require an external power source. Passive DIs are often a great match for powered sources such as synthesizers or guitars and basses with active preamps.

Simple and durable, the DualZDirect is a compact DI in a rugged aluminum enclosure with two indpendent channels and a versatile feature set.

Features

  • 2 Independent Channels
  • 1/4" TRS Inputs and Thru Connectors
  • Balanced XLR Outputs
  • Switchable Attenuation (-20 dB, -40 dB) per Channel
  • Switchable Low-Pass Filter, Ground Lift, and Phase Invert per Channel
  • Passive Design - No Power Required

Specifications

                        
Active or Passive Passive
Inputs 2x 1/4" TRS
Outputs 2x XLR
2x 1/4" TRS Thru
Input Impedance 50 kΩ
Output Impedance 600Ω
Controls Attenuator (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB)
Filter
Ground Lift
Phase Invert (All per Channel)
Filter 30 kHz Low-Pass
Frequency Response 10 Hz - 50 kHz +/- 0.5 dB @ +4 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion .01% @ 1 kHz, +18 dBu (Typical)
<.05% @ 100 Hz, +18 dBu
Channel Separation >80 dB (Typical)
Dimensions (HWD) 1.85" x 4.6" x 3.9", 4.7 cm x 11.7 cm x 9.9 cm
Weight 0.88 lbs / 400 g

Specifications subject to change without notice