Mackie MDB-1P Passive Direct Box

Ideal for live sound and studio applications, the Mackie MDP-1P Passive Direct Box is an essential tool needed to adapt unbalanced, high-impedance audio to a balanced, low-impedance output with minimal noise. For use by musicians and audio engineers, this direct box requires no battery or power supply and delivers distortion-free performance.

Mackie MDB-1P Passive Direct Box Key Features:

• For use by musicians and audio engineers for live sound and studio applications
• Helps adapt unbalanced, high-impedance audio to a balanced, low-impedance output
• Ensures minimal noise for a distortion-free performance
• Features a 1/4" high-impedance input and a Thru jack for output
• The ground-lift switch helps minimise hum caused by ground loops
• Can be connected to a single instrument like a guitar or a keyboard
• Enables simultaneous connection to an amplifier or a pedal-board
• Includes a -15 dB input pad to prevent overloading when connected to loud sources
• Features a passive design and requires no batteries or power supply
• The sturdy, steel construction enables its use in a studio or on the road
• Consists of 1 line input, an XLR input, and a Thru output jack
• Supports a dynamic range of 128 dB
• Weighs around 0.4 kg and is easy to carry around for field applications

What's in the box?

• 1 x Mackie MDB-1P Passive Direct Box
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

FAQs:

How many I/O ports are available?

The MDB-1P passive direct box features 1 line input, 1 XLR input, and 1 Thru output for the conversion of an unbalanced, high-impedance audio signal to a balanced, low-impedance output with minimal noise.

How many switches are there and what are their functions?

It includes a Merge switch and a ground-lift switch. The former is used for the connection of stereo sources that can be summed to mono at the output, and the latter inhibits hum caused by ground loops. They are ideally used for stereo sources like media players and keyboards.

Does it come with an input pad?

It comes with a -15 dB input pad that helps prevent overloading and reduces the input level when accepting a signal from a high-gain source to ensure a distortion-free performance.