BSS AR-133 Active D.I. Box

Description

Keep Your Signal Clean With The BSS AR-133 Active D.I. Box

The unit includes phantom power and battery supplies as standard. Should the phantom power from the console fail or be accidentally switched off, the AR-133 automatically switches over to the internal 9V battery providing uninterrupted use. The unit is housed in a rugged aluminium extrusion case, with robust polyurethane end-cheeks which give the AR-133 a very distinctive look.

The AR-133 uses an enhanced version of the same audio path as the AR-116, now regarded by many people as a reference standard. The sound quality is legendary, particularly on acoustic and bass guitars.

Numerous applications can be satisfied by the AR-133. For example, as well as the traditional guitar use, the AR-133 can be used with keyboards, DJ consoles, amplifier outputs, and other electronic sources.

An additional bonus is the ability to use the AR-133 as an active balancing device.

• Input connectors are both 1/4″ and XLR socket, so the AR-133 can be used to convert unbalanced signals into balanced output on XLRs throughout
• Input attenuation is 0, -20 or -40dB, so the box inputs are suitable for instrument, line or amplifier levels
• A ground-lift switch is provided on the output side to quickly resolve any ground-loop problems
• Arched case allows cables to run back underneath the unit from the end for neat cable management

SPECIFICATIONS

• Input Impedance: 1 MOhm (pad at 0dB), 47 kOhm (pad at -20dB or -40dB)
• Max Input: +9dBu (pad at 0dB), +29dBu (pad at -20dB), +49dBu (pad at -40dB)
• Input Connectors
• Two Parallel 1/4″ jack connectors (Tip Hot +ve, Sleeve ground)
• One parallel XLR connector (unbalanced) (Pin 2 Hot +ve, Pin 1 & 3 ground)
• Output: Transformer Balanced
• Max Output: +8dBu into 600 Ohms or greater
• Output Connectors: XLR3-32 or equivalent
• THD: < 0.005% at 1khz, 0dbu output
• Noise: < -105db unweighted, 22hz-22khz
• Frequency Response: 30Hz to 20kHz, +0dB/-1dB
• Main/Standby battery: 9 volt PP3 type, preferably alkaline
• Power Consumption: For phantom: less than 7.5m, for battery: less than 2mA
• Phantom Power: +20 volts DC to +48 volts DC
• Unit Weight: 650 gms, excluding batteries
• Dimensions: 59 mm x 124 mm x 143 mm (2.3″ x 4.9″ x 5.6″)

Manufacturer:BSS Audio U.S.A.
Model:AR-133
SKU:I353813-N-0-WHXB
UPC: 691991600005

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