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DIRECT BOX ONE CHANNEL DIRECT BOX WITH HARMAN CONNECTED PA COMPATIBILITY OWNER’S MANUAL...
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di1 DIRECT BOX Warranty 1. Please register your product online at www.dbxpro.com. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer. A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service. 2. dbx warrants this product, when purchased new from an authorized U.S. dbx dealer and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.
di1 DIRECT BOX Table of Contents Overview ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2 Features ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2 Using a Direct Box ���������������������������������������������������������������3 Direct Insertion of an Instrument into a PA System ��3 Front Panel �����������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Rear Panel ������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Application & Operation �����������������������������������������������������5 Battery Power & Installation ������������������������������������������������������� 5 Battery/48V/Connected PA Selector Switch �����������������������...
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the dbx di1 Active Direct Box. Ideal for both studios and on the road, the di1 will ensure audio signals reach their intended destination free from unwanted noise and in a balanced format. The di1 provides a range of features such as level and impedance matching, phantom power indication, signal pass through, and ground lift functionality.
IMPORTANT: If connecting to a HARMAN Connected PA-compatible mixer, select the CPA switch option and follow the steps in the Connected PA app. Only select the CPA switch position when connecting to a HARMAN Connected PA-compatible mixer. Adjust the mixer’s volume/gain to your liking.
di1 DIRECT BOX Front Panel A. Attenuation Switch B. Input Connectors C. Ground Lift Switch D. Phantom Power LED Indicator E. Battery Power LED Indicator Rear Panel A. Battery Compartment B. Battery/48V/Connected PA Selector Switch C. Link Input D Output Connector...
Selects the desired power source or enables the Connected PA feature. Select the BATTERY option to power the di1 using a 9V battery. Select the 48V option to power the di1 from a phantom power-enabled mic preamp. Select the CPA (Connected PA) option only when connecting to a HARMAN Connected PA-compatible mixer. NOTE: To preserve battery life, always set this switch to 48V or CPA to disable the battery power when not in use.
di1 DIRECT BOX Controls Attenuation Switch The attenuation switch allows an incoming source signal to be attenuated by 20 dB or 40 dB. This is useful for operation with very hot signals that would otherwise overload the di1. Ground Lift Switch The Ground lift switch enables or disables continuous connection of the input and output ground connection.
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