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PEX ART PDB Passive Direct Box P1268881PEX-245-8672 https://cdnimages.opentip.com/full/PEX/PEX-245-8672.jpg ART PDB Passive Direct Box Manufacturer Part Number: PDBThe PDB™ Passive Direct Box is a rock solid, roadworthy DI for connection of the outputs of electronic musical instruments (or other audio sources) to the balanced inputs of mixer consoles and other balanced inputs.Overview: ART PDB Passive Direct BoxThe PDB™ Passive Direct Box is a rock solid, roadworthy DI for connection of the outputs of electronic musical instruments (or other audio sources) to the balanced inputs of mixer consoles and other balanced inputs. The PDB™ also allows connection of a music source to an instrument amplifier while simultaneously patching it to a mixer.Specifications: Ground Lift: Switchable Input attenuation: Switchable (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB) Instrument input: 50k Ohm Output jack: 600 Ohm XLR Parallel link jack: 50k Ohm Frequency response: 10 Hz-50 kHz (±0.5 dB @ +4 dBu) Dimensions: 3\" x 5\" x 2\".PDB™ Applications:Electric guitar and bass pick up output signals - The high impedance signal from a guitar or bass guitar pickup is translated by the PDB™ into a low impedance balanced signal required by mixing consoles.Keyboards and line level signals - The PDB™ automatically balances and matches the line level outputs of modern electronic keyboards. If you are using a multiple keyboard setup and your keyboards are all plugged into a single instrument amplifier, the PDB™ can be used to replace individual direct boxes. Simply send the output of the instrument amplifier to the PDB™ and then to the console (instead of a separate DI box for each keyboard).DJ console output signals - DJ mixers often supply only an unbalanced -10 dB signal. The PDB™ converts this signal to a balanced line level signal before it reaches the console, while providing a convenient method of connector transition with the capability to run long cables.Speaker level signals - The PDB\'s ability to accept speaker level inputs from a power amplifier\'s output allows post-amplifier, post eq and effects signals to be fed directly to the console. In this manner, a particular effect or amplifier sound can be sent directly to the mix.Audio Utilities by Applied Research and Technology are audio devices that have been designed and engineered to exceed high standards for audio performance and functionality. These innovative, high-quality components are perfect for virtually any audio application where precision frequency tailoring, reliable performance and rugged design are of the utmost importance. ART Audio Utilities deliver extremely precise and powerful flexibility, with quality features and reliable design criteria necessary for top-level audio performance.Specification: Product DetailsBrandARTModelPDBPart Number245-8672UPC840402011392Unit of MeasureEachWeight1.5Product SpecificationsActive / PassivePassiveRack MountableNoManuals & Resources: ART PDB User\'s ManualArt PDB Specification SheetART Manufacturer Warranty 1268881 840402011392 1.5000lbs 0.00 0.00 0.00
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customer review - by , April 4, 2018
5/ 5stars
Sturdy, much heavier than other DI boxes. Feels like it is built to last. Using it on my Stage 2 SW73 and it sends a solid signal with no hum. I'd buy it again.

ART PDB Passive Direct Box

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Manufacturer Part Number: PDB

The PDB™ Passive Direct Box is a rock solid, roadworthy DI for connection of the outputs of electronic musical instruments (or other audio sources) to the balanced inputs of mixer consoles and other balanced inputs.

Overview:
ART PDB Passive Direct Box

The PDB™ Passive Direct Box is a rock solid, roadworthy DI for connection of the outputs of electronic musical instruments (or other audio sources) to the balanced inputs of mixer consoles and other balanced inputs. The PDB™ also allows connection of a music source to an instrument amplifier while simultaneously patching it to a mixer.

Specifications: Ground Lift: Switchable Input attenuation: Switchable (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB) Instrument input: 50k Ohm Output jack: 600 Ohm XLR Parallel link jack: 50k Ohm Frequency response: 10 Hz-50 kHz (±0.5 dB @ +4 dBu) Dimensions: 3" x 5" x 2".

PDB™ Applications:
  1. Electric guitar and bass pick up output signals - The high impedance signal from a guitar or bass guitar pickup is translated by the PDB™ into a low impedance balanced signal required by mixing consoles.
  2. Keyboards and line level signals - The PDB™ automatically balances and matches the line level outputs of modern electronic keyboards. If you are using a multiple keyboard setup and your keyboards are all plugged into a single instrument amplifier, the PDB™ can be used to replace individual direct boxes. Simply send the output of the instrument amplifier to the PDB™ and then to the console (instead of a separate DI box for each keyboard).
  3. DJ console output signals - DJ mixers often supply only an unbalanced -10 dB signal. The PDB™ converts this signal to a balanced line level signal before it reaches the console, while providing a convenient method of connector transition with the capability to run long cables.
  4. Speaker level signals - The PDB's ability to accept speaker level inputs from a power amplifier's output allows post-amplifier, post eq and effects signals to be fed directly to the console. In this manner, a particular effect or amplifier sound can be sent directly to the mix.

Audio Utilities by Applied Research and Technology are audio devices that have been designed and engineered to exceed high standards for audio performance and functionality. These innovative, high-quality components are perfect for virtually any audio application where precision frequency tailoring, reliable performance and rugged design are of the utmost importance. ART Audio Utilities deliver extremely precise and powerful flexibility, with quality features and reliable design criteria necessary for top-level audio performance.

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By BB55
Date: April 03, 2018
Sturdy, much heavier than other DI boxes. Feels like it is built to last. Using it on my Stage 2 SW73 and it sends a solid signal with no hum. I'd buy it again.
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