ART Z Direct Professional Passive Direct Box Review

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(More customer reviews)Have not had the chance to test it yet but the physiscal condition is great, brand new with no visible defects at all. Well packaged and all buttons when pressed feels solid and well made. Will review when I finally use it.

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The ART Zdirect is a high quality totally passive interface that lets you connect instrument, line, or speaker level signals to a mixer or other balanced input thru a high performance audio isolation transformer. The high impedance single-ended 1/4' input is converted by the transformer into an isolated balanced low impedance signal source. The Zdirects audio transformer has an extremely flat and wide frequency response and can handle high signal levels while still maintaining an isolated balanced low impedance output. This gives the Zdirect a very clean and neutral sound with a wide variety of signal sources and over long signal runs in high noise environments. The Input Attenuator switches allow for a wide range of signal levels and the Input Thru jack allows for tapping off of your signal chain. The Ground Lift switch lets you totally separate the input and output signal grounds, when appropriate, to isolate two systems, thereby reducing hum and ground-loop noise. What further sets the Zdirect apart from other "DI" boxes are its extended features and versatility. ART has added a switchable low pass Filter that cuts out all very high frequency interference. This Bessel filter on the output is placed out of the audio range and is primarily intended to reduce radio frequency interference before it gets into the main system. The filter is also very effective in reducing any digital computer noise artifacts when using the Zdirect as an interface between a computer based audio workstation and your monitors. The Phase Invert switch, while not normally included with your run of the mill D.I. box, has been added to allow you to switch signal polarity right at the source. This feature is especially handy when you are combining a direct tap with a microphone feed in the mix. The compact black anodized all aluminum case and it's passive design allow the Zdirect to provide years of trouble free service in Live Sound, Permanent/Fixed Install

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Whirlwind EDB1 Passive Direct Box Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this product for my church band. It has shipped in time and was the product they showed on the web. I could purchase this item in the local store at $35 without tax for church but amazon was cheaper a little bit. I had enough time to wait so I ordered this here to save money. The product works well and as it is this is not a professional level DI but a standard. We have many for instruments and are satisfied. In comparison to its price it's very good in quality.

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The Whirlwind EDB1 Direct Box offers rugged construction and affordability while maintaining exceptional sound quality. Features include 1/4 inch In and Through jacks, and Pad & Ground Lift switches for superb flexibility and compatibility. Whirlwind EDB1 Features 1/4 inch In and Through jacks Pad switch for connection to hot signal sources Ground Lift switch to help isolate hum and buzz Metal construction and quality transformer Superb sound quality AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Whirlwind products.

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Behringer Active DI Box for Guitar GI100 Review

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(More customer reviews)[1] Behringer Ultra-G is very useful if you're planning to record your own stuff. My band rents a studio room to practice. The system used to record us is simple (and it's free): A cheap environment mic is used to record drums and the voice goes directly to the mixer. The result is a poor quality recording: The music is all mixed and it sounds terrible. The voice is the only thing that sounds great because it's directly recorded to the console. This reference tape is very improtant because we use this tape to hear what is okey and what we have to improve. Well, now I use this Direct Box to record my guitar directly to the console. We put the environment mic inside the room to record the drummer. The result is a more separated mix: The voice and the guitar sound great and the drums are okey, it's to "understand" it and to correct mistakes. I have to mention that the cabinet simulator included in the Ultra -Gcabinet is incredible, sounds natural and let you record directly without an expensive amp.
[2]So you're going to play live? Well, you can use the traditional mic system AND additionaly connect your guitar to to the console thru the direct box. Or you can use only the direct box instead of the mic in your amp. The problem with the mics is that they filter others sounds and frequences (like the drums) Sometimes this could be a nightmare to the sound engineers. With the direct box you avoid this problem and you get a more clean sound from your guitar.
My band play death metal, so it's important to hear the riffs, the solos, the drum rolls and the bass lines properly to enjoy the music. This little red devil is going to solve a lot of problems like home recording, live playing and studio recording. If you're a guitar player like me, do yourself a favor and get one now, you'll be very pleased with the results.

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Professional Active Direct Inject Box with Switchable 4x12" Cabinet Simulation

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