Mackie MDB-1A Active Direct Box
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Connect active instruments or line-level sources to a mixer or recording input with minimal noise and distortion using the Mackie MDB-1A active direct box.
Overview
Great for active instruments like guitars and basses with active pickups and preamps, the Mackie MDB-1A Active DI features increased headroom and distortion-free operation. Featuring a 1/4" high-impedance input and thru with -20db pad plus a Merge switch that turns the Thru jack into a second input, perfect for summing a stereo source to a mono output. The balanced XLR output features switches for Polarity, Low Cut, and Ground Lift. For maximum convenience, the MDB-1A is powered by 48v phantom power.
- High-impedance 1/4" input with Thru output
- Balanced XLR output with Ground Lift
- Low Cut and Polarity switches
- Merge switch allows connection of stereo sources which are then summed to mono at the output, perfect for stereo sources like keyboards and media players
- 20dB pad ensures distortion-free performance when connecting to high-level sources
- Powered via 48v Phantom Power
- Built-Like-A-Tank construction
Features:
- Active circuitry offers higher headroom for decreased noise and distortion-free performance- High-impedance 1/4" input with Thru output
- Balanced XLR output with Ground Lift
- Low Cut and Polarity switches
- Merge switch allows connection of stereo sources which are then summed to mono at the output, perfect for stereo sources like keyboards and media players
- 20dB pad ensures distortion-free performance when connecting to high-level sources
- Powered via 48v Phantom Power
- Built-Like-A-Tank construction
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Specs
- Type: Active Direct Box
- Channels: 1
- Input Connectors: 1/4" TS (unbalanced, high-impedance)
- Output Connectors: XLR 3-pin (balanced, low-impedance)
- Thru Connectors: 1/4" TS (can be used as second input with Merge switch)
- Pad Attenuation: -20dB
- Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power
- Chassis Material: Steel
- Channels: 1
- Input Connectors: 1/4" TS (unbalanced, high-impedance)
- Output Connectors: XLR 3-pin (balanced, low-impedance)
- Thru Connectors: 1/4" TS (can be used as second input with Merge switch)
- Pad Attenuation: -20dB
- Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power
- Chassis Material: Steel
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 3 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2049173-00
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-898-3211
Email: support@mackie.com
Web: https://mackie.com/en/support/contact
Phone: 800-898-3211
Email: support@mackie.com
Web: https://mackie.com/en/support/contact
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