BSS AR-133, Active Direct Injection (DI) box (1 - 5 pcs.)
Vendor: BSS
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BSS AR-133, Active Direct Injection (DI) box (1 - 5 pcs.)
The BSS AR-133 unit includes a phantom power and battery supplies as standard. Should the phantom power from the console fail or be accidentally switched off, the BSS AR-133 automatically switches over to the internal 9V battery providing uniterrupted use. The BSS AR-133 unit is housed in a rugged aluminum extrusion case, with robust polyurethane end-cheeks which give the BSS AR-133 a very distinctive look. The Input connectors are both 1/4" jack sockets and an XLR socket, the latter meaning that the BSS AR-133 can be used to convert unbalanced signals to a balanced output on XLR's throughout. The arched case allows cables to run back underneath the unit from the end for neat cable management. Input attenuation is 0, -20 or -40dB, making the box suitable for instrument, line or amplifier levels on inputs. On the output side, a ground-lift switch is provided for quick solutions to ground-loop problems.
The BSS AR-133 uses an upgraded version of the same audio path as the AR-116, now regarded by many people as a reference standard. The sound quality of the BSS AR-133 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.
BSS AR-133 Main Features
- Active direct box and line balancing device
- Suitable for musicians, studios and PA companies
- Phantom or 9V battery powered. With a battery installed, if phantom power should be interrupted, the unit will automatically switch to battery power
- Input attenuation is 0, -20 or -40dB, making the box suitable for instrument, line or amplifier levels on inputs
- Ground lift switch eliminates typical ground loop problems
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), and a 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, rms* |
Frequency Response | 30Hz to 20kHz, +0dB/-1dB |
Main/Standby battery | 9 volt PP3 type, preferably alkaline |
Power Consumption | on phantom: less than 7.5mA, on 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") |