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Published on 01/01/12 at 23:38The CGM Passive D1 is a direct input .The Passive D1has 1/4" TRS connections for input and thru, and an XLR output to send it to your console and/or interface. Other features include buttons for a ground lift and a -15db pad. The CGM Passive D1 is very god quality, they are actually pretty hard to find, (if you are looking for a used one try your local GC). But brand new you can get them on all online stores but when I went to the music store they didn’t have it, not too sure why?
UTILIZATION
There isn't much to using the CGM Passive D1 at all as everything should be able to decipher without the assistance of a manual. Simply make your connections and you're good to go. The ground lift and pad both come in handy more often than not, so it is certainly nice to have these features. Beyond this, there isn't much to know about make up of the CGM Passive D1 .
SOUND QUALITY
As far as stand alone direct input boxes go, the CGM Passive D1 is one of the better models that I have experience with. I've used it to record bass guitar, in tandem with a mic'd up bass amplifier. Bass guitar is probably the most recorded instrument through a DI box, but this would definitely work well for getting any sort of direct signal, as it will reproduce your signal accurately and faithfully without adding any sound or noise of its own.
OVERALL OPINION
When it comes to DI boxes, Radial Engineering is one of if not the best in the business, and the CGM is one of their best and most affordable models. Suitable for both professional and home studio owners looking for a DI box, CGM Passive D1 is a great investment that will last a lifetime as it is built like a brick! Highly recommended for studio owners of any kind...
UTILIZATION
There isn't much to using the CGM Passive D1 at all as everything should be able to decipher without the assistance of a manual. Simply make your connections and you're good to go. The ground lift and pad both come in handy more often than not, so it is certainly nice to have these features. Beyond this, there isn't much to know about make up of the CGM Passive D1 .
SOUND QUALITY
As far as stand alone direct input boxes go, the CGM Passive D1 is one of the better models that I have experience with. I've used it to record bass guitar, in tandem with a mic'd up bass amplifier. Bass guitar is probably the most recorded instrument through a DI box, but this would definitely work well for getting any sort of direct signal, as it will reproduce your signal accurately and faithfully without adding any sound or noise of its own.
OVERALL OPINION
When it comes to DI boxes, Radial Engineering is one of if not the best in the business, and the CGM is one of their best and most affordable models. Suitable for both professional and home studio owners looking for a DI box, CGM Passive D1 is a great investment that will last a lifetime as it is built like a brick! Highly recommended for studio owners of any kind...