The Mackie MDB-2P is a stereo passive direct box designed to connect two mono instruments or a single stereo instrument to microphone preamps for musicians and audio engineers in recording sessions, houses of worship, and live stage applications. It converts high-impedance, instrument-level signal via its 1/4" TS unbalanced inputs to low-impedance, mic-level outputs via balanced XLR 3-pin jacks. Two 1/4" TS thru jacks allow simultaneous connection to amplifiers or pedalboards.
Each channel offers a -15 dB pad for reducing the input level to prevent distortion when using a high-gain source. The ground-lift switch inhibits hum caused by ground loops. Due to passive design principles, the MDB-2P requires no batteries or power supply. Its sturdy steel chassis enables confident use in the studio or on the road.Ask Our Experts800-606-6969
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Key Features
- Route a Stereo Instrument to Mic Inputs
- Converts Unbalanced to Balanced
- Converts High Impedance to Low Impedance
- Two 1/4" Unbalanced Inputs
The Mackie MDB-2P is a stereo passive direct box designed to connect two mono instruments or a single stereo instrument to microphone preamps for musicians and audio engineers in recording sessions, houses of worship, and live stage applications. It converts high-impedance, instrument-level signal via its 1/4" TS unbalanced inputs to low-impedance, mic-level outputs via balanced XLR 3-pin jacks. Two 1/4" TS thru jacks allow simultaneous connection to amplifiers or pedalboards. Each channel offers a -15 dB pad for reducing the input level to prevent distortion when using a high-gain source. The ground-lift switch inhibits hum caused by ground loops. Due to passive design principles, the MDB-2P requires no batteries or power supply. Its sturdy steel chassis enables confident use in the studio or on the road.
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Mackie MDB-2P Overview
Connect two mono instruments such as guitars or basses or a stereo instrument such as a keyboard to microphone preamps
Converts high-impedance, unbalanced 1/4" TS inputs to low-impedance, balanced XLR mic-level outputs
1/4" thru jacks for routing to amplifiers or pedalboards
Per-channel -15 dB pad prevents overloading when accepting signal from a loud source
Ground-lift switch minimizes hum
Passive design requires no batteries or power supply
UPC: 663961053999
Mackie MDB-2P Specs
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| Polarity Reverse |
EQ & Tone Shaping
| Low-Cut/High-Pass Filter |
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Performance
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Power
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Mackie MDB-2P Reviews
Does exactly what I needed it to do
By Albert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-01
I had a ground loop between my laptop, mixer and keyboard amp. This removed the ground loop. The -15db pad also gave me better control over the signal coming from the laptop into the mixer. Perfect solution to combine consumer grade audio with live audio, especially if you want to keep stereo features.
So far so good
By Reidinger
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-09-14
Using it to connect a keyboard into a mixing console. It's doing what it's supposed to so far.
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If I have a "stereo" line level source will this ...
If I have a "stereo" line level source will this give me 2 mono XLR outs, or do I have to use both L/R outs ?
If you have a stereo line level source with left and right outputs, you are sending two different mono signals to the inputs on the Mackie MDB-2P Stereo Passive Direct Box, so you will need to use both the left and right XLR outputs in order to maintain the stereo image.
Date published: 2023-07-07
