ART DualXDirect Dual Professional Active Direct Box

Overview of ART DualXDirect Dual Professional Active Direct Box

The DualXDirect is a 2-channel active 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. Unique among ART DI boxes, XDirect models feature both 1/4" TRS and XLR inputs for expanded connectivity.

Front panel switches engage 30 dB of attenuation to accommodate high-level signals, and a ground lift to reduce hum.

The active circuitry can operate on phantom power or for over 100 hours on a new 9-volt battery. Active DIs are often a great match for sources like guitars and basses with passive pickups, or acoustic guitars with piezo pickups and no preamp.

Simple and durable, the DualXDirect is a compact DI in a rugged aluminum enclosure with two independent channels and a streamlined feature set.

Specifications:

Active or Passive: Active

Inputs: 2x 1/4" TRS / XLR Combo Jacks

Outputs:

• 2x XLR
• 2x 1/4" TRS Thru

Input Impedance: 470 kΩ

Output Impedance: <600Ω

Maximum Input Level: +4 dBu above Attenuation Setting

Maximum Output Level: +6 dBu (Battery)
+14 dBu (Phantom)

Controls:

• Attenuator (0 dB, -30 dB)
• Ground Lift (All per Chanel)

Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB @ 0 dBu

Dynamic Range: >100 dB (Typical)

Total Harmonic Distortion: <.05% (Typical)

Channel Separation: >80 dB (Typical)

Power Requirements:

• 9V, 7.5 mA (Battery, Alkaline Recommended)
• 18V - 48V, 6.5 mA (Phantom, per Channel)

Battery Life: 100+ Hours

Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.85" x 4.6" x 3.9"
4.7 cm x 11.7 cm x 9.9 cm

Weight: 0.84 lbs / 380 g