The Pro Co Model DB1 is a simple passive
direct box that offers clean, reliable performance. It can be used for nearly any instrument or signal source, from electric
bass, keyboards and drum machines to sub-mixers and external speaker outputs*.
The DB1 preserves the "punch" and clarity of the
sound that is often lost when
mic' ing a speaker, while eliminating the leakage, distortion and
coloration. The signal delivered to the P.A. or studio
mixer is crisp and clean - a vital
element in retaining the full depth and brilliant
sound of
digital instruments such as synthesizers and
digital drum machines.
The DB1 may be inserted into the signal path at virtually any
stage required. For instance, a
bass guitar signal can be "taken direct" from the instrument for a clean, natural tone, from a
preamp or line output for a punchier or "equalized"
sound, or from the speaker output of the
amp if a dirtier "edge" is desired. For
stereo or multi-
channel applications such as Keyboards or
digital drums we recomend the
DB2 or
DB4A. The four-
channel, rack-mountable
DB4A Quad
Direct Box is highly recommended for multi-
channel applications.
Built for the road, but equally at home in the recording studio, the DB1's rugged 16-gauge steel and
aluminum "Uni-box" enclosure is finished in a durable black texture powder coat finish with black
anodized aluminum side channels. The uniquely slotted side channels allow for stacking on top or strapping side-to-side of virtually any number of Pro Co TradeTools devices using the Uni-box construction. Easy to read control graphics are incorporated into the Lexan top panel overlay.