Mackie MDB-2P Stereo Passive Direct Box
Features
- Route a Stereo Instrument to Mic Inputs
- Converts Unbalanced to Balanced
- Converts High Impedance to Low Impedance
- Two 1/4" Unbalanced Inputs
- Two 1/4" TS Through Jacks
Description
The Mackie MDB-2P is a stereo passive direct box designed to connect two mono instruments or a single stereo instrument to microphone preamps for musicians and audio engineers in recording sessions, houses of worship, and live stage applications. It converts high-impedance, instrument-level signal via its 1/4" TS unbalanced inputs to low-impedance, mic-level outputs via balanced XLR 3-pin jacks. Two 1/4" TS through jacks allow simultaneous connection to amplifiers or pedalboards.
Each channel offers a -15 dB pad for reducing the input level to prevent distortion when using a high-gain source. The ground-lift switch inhibits hum caused by ground loops. Due to passive design principles, the MDB-2P requires no batteries or power supply. Its sturdy steel chassis enables confident use in the studio or on the road.
Features
- Connect two mono instruments such as guitars or basses or a stereo instrument such as a keyboard to microphone preamps
- Converts high-impedance, unbalanced 1/4" TS inputs to low-impedance, balanced XLR mic-level outputs
- 1/4" through jacks for routing to amplifiers or pedalboards
- Per-channel -15 dB pad prevents overloading when accepting signal from a loud source
- Ground-lift switch minimises hum
- Passive design requires no batteries or power supply
Specifications
Type | Passive |
Input Connections | 2 x 1/4" TS unbalanced |
Output Connectors | 2 x 1/4" TS unbalanced 2 x XLR 3-pin balanced |
Input Impedance | 140 kOhms unbalanced |
Output Impedance | 400 Ohms unbalanced |
Impedance Ratio | 350:1 |
Pad | -15 dB |
Controls | 2 x pad switches 1 x ground-lift switch |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB) |
Dynamic Range | 128 dB |
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.002% from 1 kHz |
Power Requirement | None |
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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Details
- Product: Mackie MDB-2P Stereo Passive Direct Box
- Manufacturer: Mackie
- Model: MDB-2P
- SKU: MACMDB2P
- RM Product #: 52020