{"product_id":"chord-di-a1-active-direct-injection-box","title":"Chord DI-A1 Active Direct Injection Box","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chord DI-A1 is an active DI box (direct injection box) that converts high impedance instrument outputs into low impedance line signals, ready to feed straight into a mixing console. It suits guitars, basses, keyboards and other sources with a jack output, giving you a clean balanced feed over long cable runs without the signal losses you'd otherwise get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn internal buffer amplifier boosts the signal, which is what makes this an active rather than a passive design. You get flexible powering: 9-52V phantom power, an optional 9V PP3 battery (not supplied) or a 12Vdc adaptor. The input is a 6.3mm unbalanced jack, with an XLR male balanced output plus a 6.3mm through jack so you can run to an amp and the desk at the same time. Input impedance is over 100k Ohms, with a 600 Ohm output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3-way pad switch covers 0, -20 and -40dBu for level matching across different sources, so you can tame a hot signal before it reaches the console. The Ground-Float-Lift selector handles hum and noise problems in two ways: the float option lifts the ground with an RF\/mains filter in circuit, while the lift option isolates signal ground without the filter. Housed in a compact metal case at 103 x 70 x 45mm and weighing 243g, the DI-A1 is easy to add to a pedalboard or slip into a gig bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V battery (PP3 not supplied), 12Vdc adaptor (optional) or 9-52V phantom power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3mm jack (unbalanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLRM (balanced), 6.3mm jack through (unbalanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;100k Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0\/-20\/-40dBu pad \u0026amp; Ground-Float-Lift switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e103mm x 70mm x 45mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.24KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/173293UK_829e2874-4896-468f-babe-7eb3453d48e3.pdf?v=1784992970\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I power the DI-A1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have three options: 9-52V phantom power from the desk, an optional 9V PP3 battery (not supplied) or an optional 12Vdc adaptor. Phantom power is the most common choice for stage and studio use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Float and Lift ground settings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Float option lifts the signal ground while keeping an RF\/mains filter in circuit. The Lift option isolates the signal ground without the filter. Both are there to help you deal with hum and ground loop noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the pad settings do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-way pad switch offers 0, -20 and -40dBu of attenuation. This lets you match the input level to the source, so a strong signal from active pickups or a keyboard doesn't overload the input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed my amp and the mixing desk at the same time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Alongside the balanced XLR male output there's a 6.3mm through jack, so you can send an unbalanced feed to your amp while the desk takes the balanced signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat inputs and outputs does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a single 6.3mm unbalanced jack input, plus an XLR male balanced output and a 6.3mm unbalanced through jack. Input impedance is over 100k Ohms with a 600 Ohm output impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the DI-A1 suitable for a pedalboard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. At 103 x 70 x 45mm and 243g it's compact and light enough to sit on a pedalboard or travel in a gig bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53271830200587,"sku":"173.293UK","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/173293UK_0.jpg?v=1784992994","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/chord-di-a1-active-direct-injection-box","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}