Mackie MDB-1P, Passive Direct Box

SKU: MAMDB1P MFR: MDB-1P
$69.99
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Key Features

  • Achieve pristine sound quality with this passive direct box, ideal for stage or studio.
  • Enjoy low noise performance, converting unbalanced to balanced signals effortlessly.
  • Optimize impedance matching for guitars, keyboards, and other high-impedance sources.
  • Built for durability with a heavy-gauge steel chassis, ensuring years of reliable use.
  • Connect to any system with ease using the 1/4" and XLR outputs on this direct box.
  • Tackle hum and buzz with the ground lift switch, keeping your audio clean and clear.
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Mackie MDB-1P Specifications

  • Type

    Passive

  • Input Connections

    1x 1/4" TS unbalanced

  • Output Connectors

    1x 1/4" TS unbalanced
    1x XLR 3-pin balanced

  • Input Impedance

    140 kOhms unbalanced

  • Output Impedance

    400 Ohms unbalanced

  • Impedance Ratio

    350:1

  • Pad

    -15 dB

  • High-Pass Filter

    None

  • Controls

    Pad
    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)

    1.5 x 3.4 x 5.8" (38 x 86 x 147mm)

  • Weight

    0.8 lb (0.4 kg)

  • UPC Code

    663961053982

About Mackie MDB-1P

Just when you thought your live performances and studio sessions couldn't get any cleaner or more professional, the MDB-1P Passive Direct Box emerges as the quintessential solution for pristine audio signal conversion. Designed to cater to the dynamic needs of musicians and audio engineers, the MDB-1P effortlessly handles high-impedance signals from passive instruments such as acoustic guitars and basses, as well as low-impedance signals from active sources like keyboards and electronic drums.

Crafted with the innovative spirit synonymous with Mackie, this passive direct box boasts a high-quality hi-z to lo-z transformer, ensuring that your sound is transmitted to your audience with the fidelity and clarity that you experience on stage. The MDB-1P's robust 1/4" input and XLR output accommodate a broad spectrum of equipment, making it a versatile and reliable choice for integrating with mixers, digital audio workstations, and powered speakers. The balanced output is engineered to minimize noise and elevate sound quality, delivering a professional-grade audio signal that is as clean as it is compelling.

The MDB Series is renowned for its premium quality analog circuitry, which guarantees exceptional noise performance and transparency. Whether you're laying down tracks in the studio or captivating an audience with your live performance, the MDB-1P ensures that your instruments' true sound is captured and conveyed with utmost accuracy.

Embodying Mackie's "Built-Like-A-Tank" philosophy, the MDB-1P is encased in a thick steel chassis, fortified with impact-resistant corners, and equipped with durable jacks. This rugged construction promises longevity and resilience, allowing you to rely on the MDB-1P for years to come.

In addition to its main features, the MDB-1P includes a -15db pad on its 1/4" input to manage louder signal sources, and a ground lift switch on the XLR output to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops. These thoughtful additions underscore the MDB-1P's commitment to delivering the best possible sound from your instruments to your listeners.

Elevate your audio experience with the MDB-1P Passive Direct Box, a professional-grade tool that stands as a testament to Mackie's dedication to quality, durability, and innovation in audio equipment.

Mackie MDB-1P Features

  • Perfect for guitars, basses, and more for stage and studio
  • High-impedance 1/4" input with Thru output
  • Balanced male XLR output connector with Ground Lift
  • Ultra-low noise and distortion
  • -15dB pad ensures distortion-free performance when connecting to high-output sources
  • Built-Like-A-Tank construction

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Key Features

  • Achieve pristine sound quality with this passive direct box, ideal for stage or studio.
  • Enjoy low noise performance, converting unbalanced to balanced signals effortlessly.
  • Optimize impedance matching for guitars, keyboards, and other high-impedance sources.
  • Built for durability with a heavy-gauge steel chassis, ensuring years of reliable use.
  • Connect to any system with ease using the 1/4" and XLR outputs on this direct box.
  • Tackle hum and buzz with the ground lift switch, keeping your audio clean and clear.

What's in the box:

  • MDB-1P Passive Direct Box
  • Mackie 1 Year Limited Warranty