Samson S-direct plus Mini Stereo Direct Box
The S-direct plus gives you all the same features of the original S-direct, but in stereo. It's like having two direct boxes in one, perfect for keyboard players, or any instrument with multiple outputs. Unlike passive direct boxes, the S-direct plus is active (has a power supply), so you can rely on an even frequency response on any audio signal you connect to, regardless of its output impedance. Also, the S-direct plus' balanced outputs provide a clean signal at a low level so long runs of cable are possible. Another benefit from a balanced connection is CMR (Common Mode Rejection), which provides cancellation of interference (hums and buzzes), while leaving the original signal pure.
The S-direct plus can operate on a single 9-volt battery or standard 24-48-volt phantom power. Whenever phantom power is present on the XLR cable that is connected to the Balanced Output, the S-direct plus will automatically switch to phantom power and disconnect the 9-volt battery. In fact, when the Battery switch is in, the S-direct plus will sense the voltage and chose which ever is greater. The Phantom/Battery switch can be used to turn off the battery power when the unit is not in use.
One of the most common applications for using a stereo DI box is getting the signal of a keyboard or sub-mixer into the PA system. Simply put, the broad frequencies produced by keyboards are difficult to mic, so use of a DI box is almost always preferable. In addition, the signal going to the PA system can be tweaked by the FOH (front of house) engineer, without affecting the sound the musician dials up on stage. You can use the S-direct plus to plug a guitar directly into the PA system as well (especially acoustic guitars with pick-ups) and to connect electronic guitar processors and modelers.
S-direct plus Stereo Direct Box and user manual.
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