Detail 01
Passive operation
No external power source is required.
Product detailSKU #1500000460878
Walrus AudioCanvas Nano Line Isolator
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Canvas Nano Line Isolator is a passive, space-conscious way to send a 1/4-inch unbalanced signal to a balanced XLR destination. Its custom transformer isolates the XLR output, while the ground-lift option addresses hum and ground-loop noise. With no external power requirement and a 3.74-inch-long enclosure, it suits compact pedalboards and fly rigs. The design is intended for routing amp-in-a-box DSP rigs, active acoustic guitars, or active basses into mixers or recording gear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Pedalboard or fly-rig routing where an unbalanced quarter-inch signal needs a balanced XLR connection.
- Connecting an amp-in-a-box DSP rig, active acoustic guitar, or active bass to recording or mixing equipment.
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
20 Hz–20 kHz flat response
The specified response spans 20 Hz through 20 kHz.
Detail 03
Custom-wound transformers
They are designed for low total harmonic distortion and full frequency response.
Detail 04
600-ohm LI mode input and output
LI mode is specified at 600 ohms on both input and output.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your source provides a 1/4-inch unbalanced output and the destination accepts balanced XLR.
- 02For normal operation, leave the XLR ground pin engaged; use the ground lift to address hum or ground-loop noise.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Canvas Nano need power?
No. It is a passive device and does not require an external power source.
02What conversion does it perform?
It converts a 1/4-inch unbalanced input to a balanced XLR output.
03What does the ground lift do?
It isolates the XLR ground pin to reduce hum and ground-loop noise.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- Flat from 20Hz to 20kHz
- Impedance
- LI mode - 600 input and 600 output
2 detailsBody & build
- Body Finish
- Matte black with blue, light green, yellow, orange, red, and white ink
- Enclosure Finish
- Matte black with blue, light green, yellow, orange, red, and white ink
2 detailsConnections & power
- Power Requirement
- Passive device, no external power source required
- Output Conversion
- Converts 1/4 inch unbalanced input to XLR balanced output
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions
- 3.74 inch x 1.33 inch x 1.69 inch
4 detailsOther
- Transformers
- Custom wound for low total harmonic distortion and full frequency response
- Transformer Isolation
- Reduces noise and ensures pristine signal clarity
- Compact Design
- Perfect for tight pedalboard layouts or small fly rigs
- Ground Lift
- Isolates GND pin on XLR to reduce hum
