Detail 01
Passive direct box
It adapts unbalanced, high-impedance audio to a balanced, low-impedance output.
Product detailSKU #1500000189273
MackieMDB-1P Passive Direct Box
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MDB-1P is a passive direct box for converting an unbalanced, high-impedance audio signal to a balanced, low-impedance output with minimal noise. It provides a 1/4-inch high-impedance input and thru connection, with a -15 dB pad available at that input. The balanced XLR output includes a ground-lift control. Its straightforward connection set makes it a practical signal-format adapter for musicians and engineers who need to move an appropriate source into a balanced output path.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adapting an unbalanced, high-impedance audio source to a balanced, low-impedance output.
- Signal paths that need a 1/4-inch input, thru connection, and balanced XLR output.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
-15 dB pad
The 1/4-inch high-impedance input and thru connection include a -15 dB pad.
Detail 03
Ground lift
A ground-lift control is provided on the balanced XLR output.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What kind of signal conversion does the MDB-1P provide?
It converts unbalanced, high-impedance audio to a balanced, low-impedance output.
02Does it have a thru connection?
Yes. It has a 1/4-inch high-impedance input and thru connection.
03Does the XLR output have a ground lift?
Yes. The balanced XLR output includes a ground-lift control.
