{"product_id":"art-xdirect-professional-active-direct-box","title":"ART XDirect Professional Active Direct Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe XDirect is an active direct box for connecting unbalanced instrument, line, or speaker signals to balanced inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active circuitry can operate on phantom power or for over 250 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive or Passive: Active\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInputs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 1\/4\" TRS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 1\/4\" TRS Thru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Impedance: 470 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput Impedance: \u0026lt;600Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Input Level: +4 dBu above Attenuation Setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Output Level: +6 dBu (Battery)\u003cbr\u003e+14 dBu (Phantom)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttenuator (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround Lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase Invert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter: 30 kHz Low-Pass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz +\/- 5dB @ 0dBu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamic Range: \u0026gt;100 dB (Typical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion: \u0026lt;0.05% (Typical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Requirements: 9V, 3.5 mA (Battery)\u003cbr\u003e18V - 48V (Phantom)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery Life: 250+ Hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (HxWxD): 1.75\" x 4.2\" x 3.5\"\u003cbr\u003e4.45 cm x 10.7 cm x 8.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.75 lbs \/ 340 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42418775687405,"sku":"XDIRECT","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/8118\/5613\/products\/248a2908977391504e785e48ae75af19.jpg?v=1696608031","url":"https:\/\/musiccitycanada.com\/products\/art-xdirect-professional-active-direct-box","provider":"Music City Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}