ZDirect
Passive Direct Box
https://artproaudio.eu/en/zdirect
The ZDirect is a passive direct box for connecting unbalanced instrument, line, or speaker signals to balanced inputs.
- 1/4" TRS Input and Thru Connector
- Balanced XLR Output
- Switchable Attenuation (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB) per Channel
- Switchable Low-Pass Filter, Ground Lift, and Phase Invert
- Passive Design - No Power Required
Description
The ZDirect 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.
Simple and durable, the ZDirect is a compact DI in a rugged aluminum enclosure with a versatile feature set. Front panel switches engage up to 40 dB of attenuation to accommodate high-level signals, and a low-pass Bessel filter to eliminate high-frequency interference. Rear switches activate a ground lift to reduce hum and invert the signal polarity to resolve phase issues, such as those which can occur when combining DI and mic sources.
Passive DIs are often a great match for powered sources such as synthesizers or guitars and basses with active preamps, and don’t require an external power source.
Need stereo inputs? Check out the DualZDirect.
Features
- 1/4" TRS Input and Thru Connector
- Balanced XLR Output
- Switchable Attenuation (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB) per Channel
- Switchable Low-Pass Filter, Ground Lift, and Phase Invert
- Passive Design - No Power Required
Specifications
| Active or Passive | Passive |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 1x 1/4" TRS |
| Outputs | 1x XLR1x 1/4" TRS Thru |
| Input Impedance | 50 kΩ |
| Output Impedance | 600Ω |
| Controls | Attenuator (0 dB, -20 dB, -40 dB)FilterGround LiftPhase Invert |
| Filter | 30 kHz Low-Pass |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz - 50 kHz +/- 0.5 dB @ +4 dBu |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.01% Typical @ 1kHz, +18 dBu |
| Dimensions (HWD) | 1.75" x 4.2" x 3.5"4.45 cm x 10.7 cm x 8.9 cm |
| Weight | 0.75 lbs / 340 g |
Specifications subject to change without notice
