{"product_id":"mackie-mdb-2p-stereo-passive-direct-box","title":"Mackie MDB-2P Stereo Passive Direct Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eStereo Passive Direct Box\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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 thru jacks allow simultaneous connection to amplifiers or pedalboards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect two mono instruments such as guitars or basses or a stereo instrument such as a keyboard to microphone preamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts high-impedance, unbalanced 1\/4\" TS inputs to low-impedance, balanced XLR mic-level outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" thru jacks for routing to amplifiers or pedalboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer-channel -15 dB pad prevents overloading when accepting signal from a loud source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround-lift switch minimizes hum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive design requires no batteries or power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Passive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Connections: 2 x 1\/4\" TS unbalanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Connectors: 2 x 1\/4\" TS unbalanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x XLR 3-pin balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance: 140 kOhms unbalanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 400 Ohms unbalanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance Ratio: 350:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePad: -15 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 2 x pad switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ground-lift switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range: 128 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion: 0.002% from 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Requirement: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction Material: Heavy-gauge steel chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (H x W x D): 1.5 x 3.4 x 5.8\" \/ 38 x 86 x 147 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.8 lb \/ 0.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mackie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42497196982450,"sku":"MAC MDB2P","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/8122\/2322\/products\/1516838635_1384527.jpg?v=1665752979","url":"https:\/\/www.performanceaudio.com\/en-ca\/products\/mackie-mdb-2p-stereo-passive-direct-box","provider":"Performance Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}