X Direct - Professional Active Direct Box,
Art
The Xdirect is a high quality interface that lets you connect
instrument, line, or speaker level signals to a mixer or other balanced
input. The high impedance single-ended 1/4" and XLR inputs are buffered
and converted, by very low noise active electronics, into an isolated
balanced low impedance signal source. The Xdirect has an extremely flat
and wide frequency response and can handle high signal levels while
still maintaining an isolated balanced low impedance output. This gives
the Xdirect a very clean and neutral sound with a wide variety of
signal sources and over long signal runs in high noise environments.
The Input Attenuator switches allow for a wide range of signal
levels and the Input Link jack allows for tapping off of your signal
chain. The Ground Lift switch lets you totally separate the input and
output signal grounds, when appropriate, to isolate two systems,
thereby reducing hum and ground-loop noise.
What further sets the Xdirect apart from other Active DI boxes are
its extended features and versatility. We have added a switchable low
pass Filter that cuts out all very high frequency interference. This
Bessel filter on the input is placed out of the audio range and is
primarily intended to reduce radio frequency interference before it
gets into the main system. The filter is also very effective in
reducing any digital computer noise artifacts when using the Xdirect as
an interface between a computer based audio workstation and your
monitors.
A Phase Invert switch, while not normally included with your run of
the mill D.I. box, has been added to allow you to switch signal
polarity right at the source. This feature is especially handy when you
are combining a direct tap with a microphone feed in the mix.
The Xdirects active circuitry is powered by an internal 9volt
battery, when external power is not available. In this mode it draws
3.5 ma which should give you more than 250 hours of operation off of a
new battery. If phantom power is available, then the Xdirect will
automatically draw its power from the external source. The Battery
on/off switch lights dim when the unit is running off of the battery,
lights brightly when it is running off of phantom power, and is off
when the unit is inactive.
The compact black anodized all aluminum case and it's flexible power
design allow the Xdirect to provide years of trouble free service in
Live Sound, Permanent/Fixed Install, D.J., and virtually any PA
application. It's full feature set, rugged construction, and high-end
specifications make the Xdirect the obvious choice whenever you have to
interface high impedance sources with a low noise balanced system.
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