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ART X-DIRECT (Active)
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." The input attenuator switches allow for a wide
range of input signal levels." The Input Link jack allows for tapping off of the
signal chain for additional routing" A ground lift switch allows for totally separating
the input and output signal grounds when appropriate, to isolate two systems thereby
reducing hum and ground-loop noise " Switchable low pass filter 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 speaker monitors " A phase invert switch allows
the user to switch signal polarity right at the source.
Input Connection
1 x XLR
1 x 1/4" TRS
Output Connectors
1 x XLR
1 x 1/4" TRS Link jack
Input Level
+4, +24 and +44dBu
Output Level
Battery powered: +6dBu
Phantom powered: +14dBu
Controls
Input attenuation switches
Ground lift switch
Phase invert switch
Battery On/Off switch
Frequency Response
10Hz to 100kHz, +/-0.5dB @ +0dBu
Power
9v battery
External phantom power
Specialties
Switchable, low pass filter, -3dB @ 30kHz
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.
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