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Mackie MDB-1A Active Direct Box

Product #52030 | SKU MDB-1A | Mackie
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Features

  • Connect an Instrument to a Mic Input
  • Converts Unbalanced to Balanced
  • Converts High Impedance to Low Impedance
  • 1/4" Unbalanced Input
  • 1/4" Through Jack

Description

The Mackie MDB-1A is an active direct box designed to connect a single instrument such as a guitar, bass, or keyboard to a microphone preamp for musicians and audio engineers in recording sessions, houses of worship, and live stage applications. It converts a high-impedance, instrument-level signal via its 1/4" TS unbalanced input to a low-impedance, mic-level output via its balanced XLR 3-pin jack. A 1/4" through jack allows simultaneous connection to an amplifier or pedalboard.

A -20 dB pad reduces the input level to prevent distortion when using a high-gain source, and the ground-lift switch inhibits hum caused by ground loops. Additionally, there are switches for polarity and a 120 Hz high-pass filter. The Merge function allows the Through jack to be used as a second, simultaneous input. Due to its active design, the MDB-1A operates on phantom power. A sturdy steel chassis enables confident use in the studio or on the road.

Features

  • Connect an instrument such as a guitar, bass, or keyboard to a microphone preamp
  • Converts a high-impedance, unbalanced 1/4" input to a low-impedance, balanced XLR mic-level output
  • 1/4" through jack for routing to an amplifier
  • -20 dB pad prevents overloading when accepting signal from a loud source
  • Ground-lift switch minimises hum
  • Active design operates on phantom power

Specifications

Type Active
Input Connections 1 x 1/4" TS unbalanced
Output Connectors 1 x 1/4" TS unbalanced
1 x XLR 3-pin balanced
Input Impedance 330 kOhms unbalanced
Output Impedance 150 Ohms balanced
Impedance Ratio 2200:1
Pad -20 dB
High-Pass Filter 120 Hz
Controls Pad
Ground-lift switch
Merge
Low-cut switch
Polarity
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio 90 dB
Dynamic Range 130 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02% at 1 kHz
Power Requirement 48 VDC phantom power
Current <4 mA DC
Construction Material Heavy-gauge steel chassis
Dimensions (H x W x D) 38 x 86 x 147 mm
Weight 0.4 kg

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  • Mackie MDB-1A Active Direct Box

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Details

  • Product: Mackie MDB-1A Active Direct Box
  • Manufacturer: Mackie
  • Model: MDB-1A
  • SKU: MDB-1A
  • RM Product #: 52030

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