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berl « Workhorse, reliable. »
Published on 07/28/12 at 17:37Passive DI Box transformer steel "indestructible."
An unbalanced input jack 6.35: IN with a direct exit LINK.
A 600 Ω XLR, balanced
Attenuator 0 / -20 / -40 dB
... and of course Ground Lift!
Given bandwidth for 15 to 30 000 Hz
Input impedance: 50 k
Report tranformation: 10: 1
Dimensions: 74 × 45 × 130 mm
Weight: 650 g
UTILIZATION
The diagram is reproduced on the DI, and even without this ID is standard and use quite intuitive.
Manual quadrilingual (F / E / D / I) very clear.
SOUND QUALITY
It is a passive transformer DI, what do you expect:
- A low input impedance (50k ohms),
- A roll-off,
- A sharp deterioration of signals from high impedance sources (piezzos)
When the source is low impedance, this DI mat is impeccable and will fulfill its role of symmetrization of the signal and lowering the impedance to drive long distances of cable. For its price, it's remarkable!
However the high impedance sources, the signal deterioration by the DI is straightforward, for example on a guitar or string instrument sensor without piezo preamp: the result is often deplorable. This is the limit of passive DI, and then an active DI will make all the difference!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for over 15 years, and I continue to buy or be bought by others: unbeatable price, good quality and durability.
Only limitation, that of all the passive DI: she does not like high impedance sources! In this case, pull out your active DI.
To have in all cases PA!
An unbalanced input jack 6.35: IN with a direct exit LINK.
A 600 Ω XLR, balanced
Attenuator 0 / -20 / -40 dB
... and of course Ground Lift!
Given bandwidth for 15 to 30 000 Hz
Input impedance: 50 k
Report tranformation: 10: 1
Dimensions: 74 × 45 × 130 mm
Weight: 650 g
UTILIZATION
The diagram is reproduced on the DI, and even without this ID is standard and use quite intuitive.
Manual quadrilingual (F / E / D / I) very clear.
SOUND QUALITY
It is a passive transformer DI, what do you expect:
- A low input impedance (50k ohms),
- A roll-off,
- A sharp deterioration of signals from high impedance sources (piezzos)
When the source is low impedance, this DI mat is impeccable and will fulfill its role of symmetrization of the signal and lowering the impedance to drive long distances of cable. For its price, it's remarkable!
However the high impedance sources, the signal deterioration by the DI is straightforward, for example on a guitar or string instrument sensor without piezo preamp: the result is often deplorable. This is the limit of passive DI, and then an active DI will make all the difference!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for over 15 years, and I continue to buy or be bought by others: unbeatable price, good quality and durability.
Only limitation, that of all the passive DI: she does not like high impedance sources! In this case, pull out your active DI.
To have in all cases PA!