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ART PDB4- Rackmountable 4-Channel Passive Direct Box

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ART PDB4- Rackmountable 4-Channel Passive Direct Box
Key Features
  • Four Fully Isolated Channels
  • 0 dB, -20 dB, and -40 dB Attenuation Pad
  • 50 kΩ Instrument/Line Input
  • 50 kΩ Parallel Link Jack
The ART PDB4- Rackmountable 4-Channel Passive Direct Box is designed for studio and live performance applications. The 1RU 19" rackmountable passive device features four fully transformer isolated direct boxes with inputs and outputs isolated from one another to maximize channel separation and remove system ground loops. It can be used to connect the 1/4" outputs of electronic music instruments and other audio sources to the balanced XLR inputs of a mixing console or other balanced audio equipment.
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ART PDB4 Overview

The ART PDB4- Rackmountable 4-Channel Passive Direct Box is designed for studio and live performance applications. The 1RU 19" rackmountable passive device features four fully transformer isolated direct boxes with inputs and outputs isolated from one another to maximize channel separation and remove system ground loops. It can be used to connect the 1/4" outputs of electronic music instruments and other audio sources to the balanced XLR inputs of a mixing console or other balanced audio equipment.

Each channel features a front panel 1/4" input, a 1/4" pass thru, and an input attenuation switch with 0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB settings and accepts a frequency response of 10 to 50,000 Hz. Each channel features a back panel balanced XLR-3M output for connecting to a mixing console or preamplifier for recording as well as a ground lift switch.

UPC: 840402019756

ART PDB4 Specs

General
Item Type
Rackmount DI
Number of Channels
4-Channel
Active/Passive
Passive
Circuitry
Solid-State
Pad
-20 / -40 dB
Ground Lift
Yes
Polarity Reverse
No
Low-Cut/High-Pass Filter
No
Connectivity
Audio I/O
4x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Input
4x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Thru
4x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Output
Performance
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 50 kHz ±0.5 dB (at +4 dBu)
Input Impedance
50 Kilohms
Output Impedance
600 Ohms
Power
Operating Voltage
No Power Required
Physical
Dimensions
19 x 6 x 1.75" / 483 x 152 x 44.5 mm
Weight
6.5 lb / 2.95 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.25 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.8 x 9.8 x 3.1"

ART PDB4 Reviews

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Are the rack ears reversible?
Asked by: Mark
Thank you for your question. The rack ears on the this unit are not reversible
Answered by: Anthony
Date published: 2024-10-25
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