ART X-Direct - Active Direct Box
ART X-Direct - Active Direct Box
The ART XDirect is an active direct box for connecting unbalanced instrument, line, or speaker signals to balanced inputs.
The 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. Unique among ART DI boxes, XDirect models feature both 1/4" TRS and XLR inputs for expanded connectivity.
Simple and durable, the XDirect is a compact DI in a rugged aluminum enclosure with a versatile feature set. 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.
ART X-Direct Features:
- 1/4" TRS and XLR Inputs
- 1/4" TRS Thru Connector
- Transformer-Isolated Balanced XLR Output
- Switchable Attenuation (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB)
- Switchable Low-Pass Filter, Ground Lift, and Phase Invert
- Powered by 9-Volt Battery (250+ Hours) or Phantom Power
ART X-Direct Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 10Hz –100kHz, +/-.5dB @ +0dBu
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Maximum Output Level:
- +6dBu (battery powered)
- +14dBu (phantom powered)
- Maximum Input Level: +4 dBu above Attenuation Setting
- Dynamic Range: >100dB typical
- Input Connections: 1/4” TRS and XLR female unbalanced, 470k Ohm
- Output Connection: XLR male balanced, <600 Ohm
- THD: <.05 typical>
- Filter Type/Response: Switchable, Low Pass, -3dB @ 30kHz
- Input Attenuation: Switchable, (0dB, -20dB, -40dB)
- Output Phase: Switchable, Normal/Invert
- Ground Lift: Switchable, fully isolates inputs from chassis and output.
- Power Requirements: 9V @3.5ma (internal battery) or 18VDC–48VDC @9.5ma (phantom power)
- Dimensions: 44.5 x 107 x 89mm
- Weight: 0.75 lbs (0.34kg)