Livewire SPDI Passive Direct Box with Attenuation Pad

Livewire SPDI Passive Direct Box with Attenuation Pad

Product Description:

The Livewire SPDI Passive Direct Box is a versatile and reliable solution for connecting high-impedance instruments to a low-impedance, balanced input. Designed to offer maximum input flexibility and superior performance, this direct box is perfect for both studio and live sound applications.

Key Features:

• High Impedance Input and Throughput: Features a 1/4" high impedance instrument input and output, allowing easy connection of instruments.
• Balanced XLR Output: Provides a balanced and floating low-impedance XLR output that is immune to +48V phantom power, ensuring clear and clean signal transmission.
• Variable Attenuation: Includes a 0/-20/-40 dB attenuation switch to handle a wide range of input levels, offering maximum input flexibility.
• Ground Lift Switch: Equipped with a ground lift switch that can sever the ground connection between the input and the XLR output (Lift mode) or leave it intact (GND mode), helping to eliminate ground loop hum and noise.
• Durable Construction: Built with a heavy-duty, all-steel chassis and a rubber skid pad, ensuring durability and stability in any setup.

Specifications:

• Input/Output Connections:

  • 1/4" high impedance instrument input
  • 1/4" high impedance instrument output
  • Balanced XLR output

• Switches:

  • 0/-20/-40 dB attenuation switch
  • Ground lift switch

• Construction:

  • Heavy-duty, all-steel chassis
  • Rubber skid pad for stability

Usage:

1. Connect Your Instrument: Plug your high-impedance instrument into the 1/4" input.
2. Output to Mixer/Interface: Connect the balanced XLR output to your mixer or audio interface.
3. Adjust Attenuation: Use the attenuation switch to set the appropriate level (-20dB or -40dB) based on your input signal strength.
4. Ground Lift: Use the ground lift switch to eliminate any ground loop hum by severing or maintaining the ground connection.

Additional Information:

• Ideal For: Musicians, audio engineers, and sound technicians looking for a reliable direct box for studio and live sound applications.
• Phantom Power Protection: The XLR output is designed to ignore +48V phantom power, protecting your instrument's signal.

Why Choose Livewire SPDI Passive Direct Box:

• Flexibility: Offers versatile connectivity and attenuation options to suit various input levels and setups.
• Reliability: Built with durable materials to withstand the rigors of live performances and studio sessions.
• Noise Reduction: Equipped with a ground lift switch to eliminate ground loop noise, ensuring clean audio signals.

Perfect For:

• Studio recording sessions
• Live sound reinforcement
• Connecting instruments to PA systems or recording interfaces

Experience superior signal quality and reliable performance with the Livewire SPDI Passive Direct Box with Attenuation Pad. Whether you’re in the studio or on stage, this direct box ensures your instrument sounds its best.