About Shure Type 85
Reflecting the ultimate engineering and highest-quality materials, the Shure Type 85 Direct Box adds nothing and removes nothing from the instrument's signal. No distortion. No electronic hum or buzz. No loss of dynamic range. It's the only active direct box that delivers such a clear, strong, warm signal to the console.
Shure Type 85 Features
Connects any high-impedance instrument to an XLR microphone input
Active direct box can run off internal 9 V battery (- 400 hours) if phantom power isn't available
Strong, clean signal to the mix board with no added noise or distortion
Isolates ground buzz between console and amp
Small, compact, sleek design
Almost invisible on stage
Single-piece extruded case with extra-thick walls
Internal components are fully protected against electrical damage
Input circuit withstands 220 V AC and static spikes up to 20,000 volts