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Instrument Accessories

PDB

Passive Direct Box

The PDB is a passive direct box for connecting unbalanced instrument, line, or speaker signals to balanced inputs.

  • 1/4" TS Input and Thru Connectors
  • Balanced XLR Output
  • Switchable Attenuation (-20 dB, -40 dB) and Ground Lift
  • Passive Design - No Power Required
  • Rugged Steel Case

Description

The PDB is a passive direct box for connecting unbalanced instrument, line, or speaker signals to balanced inputs.

The 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.

A switchable ground lift helps to eliminate hum, and switchable attenuation offers up to 40 dB of gain reduction.

As a fully passive design, the PDB doesn’t require an external power source. Passive DIs are often a great match for powered sources such as synthesizers or guitars and basses with active preamps.

Packed into a stage-proof steel enclosure, the PDB provides a high-fidelity connection to a mixer, PA system, or audio interface.

Need more inputs? Check out the two-channel dPDB and four-channel PDB4.

Features

  • 1/4" TS Input and Thru Connectors
  • Balanced XLR Output
  • Switchable Attenuation (-20 dB, -40 dB) and Ground Lift
  • Passive Design - No Power Required
  • Rugged Steel Case

Specifications

Active or PassivePassive
Inputs1x 1/4" TS
Outputs1x XLR1x 1/4" TS Thru
Input Impedance50 kΩ
Output Impedance600Ω
ControlsAttenuator (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB)Ground Lift
Frequency Response10 Hz - 50 kHz +/- 0.5 dB @ +4 dBu
Dimensions (HWD)3" x 5" x 2"7.6 cm x 12.7 cm x 5.1 cm

Specifications subject to change without notice