ART AV Direct Audio/Video Direct Box

The AV Direct is the ideal input solution for any application where stereo iPods, laptop computers, consumer DVD players, consumer hi-fi equipment, or video machines have to be connected to a single XLR microphone level input. Unlike standard gender bender cables or DI boxes, the AV Direct can accept virtually any input connection and output level (including amplified speaker outputs) and offers remote level control, ideal for setting the volume of your component at the source, rather than in and AV room, audio closet or installation rack. The AV Direct has stereo RCA, 1/8” and ¼” TRS line level inputs, as well as a ¼” and bare wire pressure clip speaker level inputs. A switchable 4.8kHz high cut filter, ground lift and variable level control allow the AV Direct to effectively filter out any extraneous unwanted noise while offering variable volume control at source. The speaker level inputs are heavily padded and transformer isolated from the XLR output, allowing amplified speaker level (up to 100 watts @ 8 ohms) to be tapped off, and sent to a microphone level input. A 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response ensures the AV Direct will function seamlessly with any high quality audio source.

Features

• Transformer isolated XLR microphone level output
• 20 to 20,000Hz Frequency Response
• Stereo RCA, 1/8th-inch & 1/4-inch TRS line level inputs
• 1/4-inch & Pressure Clip Speaker level inputs
• Variable Level Control
• Switchable 4.8kHz high cut filter
• Ground Lift
• Balanced 150 ohm output

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/-1dB
• Line Level Inputs: 1/8 – inch TRS 1/4 – inch TRS, Stereo RCA
• Other Inputs: 1/4 – inch & Pressure post Speaker Level Inputs
• Max Speaker Input: 100 W rated @ 8 Ω
• Output: XLR balanced
• Controls: Gain Control, Ground Lift, High – Cut Filter
• Power Source: Passive
• Output Impedance: 150 Ω nominal @ 1kHz
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.85 x 4.6 x 4.4 in. (47 x 117 x 112 mm)
• Weight: 1.0 lb. (4.6 kg)