X Direct

The Xdirect is a high quality interface that lets you connect
instrument, line, or speaker level signals to a mixer or other
balanced input. The high impedance single-ended 1/4″ and
XLR inputs are buffered and converted, by very low noise
active electronics, into an isolated balanced low impedance
signal source. The Xdirect 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 Xdirect 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 Link 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 Xdirect apart from other “Active DI” boxes are
its extended features and versatility. We have added a switchable
low pass Filter that cuts out all very high frequency interference.
This Bessel filter on the input 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 Xdirect
as an interface between a computer based audio workstation and
your monitors.

A 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 Xdirects active circuitry is powered by an internal 9volt battery, when
external power is not available. In this mode it draws 3.5 ma which should
give you more than 250 hours of operation off of a new battery. If phantom
power is available, then the Xdirect will automatically draw its power from
the external source. The Battery on/off switch lights dim when the unit is
running off of the battery, lights brightly when it is running off of phantom
power, and is off when the unit is inactive.

The compact black anodised all aluminium case and it’s flexible power design
allow the Xdirect to provide years of trouble free service in Live Sound,
Permanent/Fixed Install, D.J., and virtually any PA application. It’s full feature
set, rugged construction, and high-end specifications make the Xdirect the
obvious choice whenever you have to interface high impedance sources with a
low noise balanced system.