MDB1A Active Direct Box Powered Via 48V Phantom Power
Great for active instruments like guitars and basses with active pickups and preamps, the MDB-1A Active DI features increased headroom and distortion-free operation.
Featuring a ¼” high-impedance input and thru with -20db pad plus a Merge switch that turns the Thru jack into a second input, perfect for summing a stereo source to a mono output.
The balanced XLR output features switches for Polarity, Low Cut, and Ground Lift. For maximum convenience, the MDB-1A is powered by 48v phantom power.
Product Features
- Active circuitry offers higher headroom for ultra-low noise and distortion-free performance
- High-impedance 1/4” input with Thru output
- Balanced male XLR output connector with Ground Lift
- Low Cut and Polarity switches
- Merge switch allows connection of stereo sources which are then summed to mono at the output, perfect for stereo sources like keyboards and media players
- -20dB pad ensures distortion-free performance when connecting to high-level sources
- Powered via 48v Phantom Power
- Built-Like-A-Tank construction
Product Specifications
General
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 90 dB
- Dynamic Range: 130 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.02% THDF @1 kHz
- Input Type: Female 1/4” Unbalanced
- Input Impedance: 330 k ohm
- Output Type: Male XLR Balanced 1/4” Unbalanced (Thru)
- Output Impedance: 150 ohm balanced
Physical & Dimensions
- Height: 38mm
- Width: 86mm
- Depth: 147mm
- Weight: 0.4kg
