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GROUND
BALANCED
IN/OUT 600
Ω
BALANCED
IN/OUT 600
Ω
ON
GROUND
ON
1
2
STAGE 2.2
2CH PASSivE Di-BOX
STAGE 2.2
2CH Passive DI box
WEEE | Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
ATTENTION!
product. The solid bar underneath indicates that the product has been put on the market after 13
INFORMATION ON PROPER DISPOSAL
Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
In the European Union | Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary
dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed of via the normal household waste
stream but must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment,
recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. Following the implementation by member
states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to
designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old
product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. *Please contact your local authority for further details.
In other Countries outside the EU | If you wish to dispose of this product, please contact your local authorities
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
In Switzerland | Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if
you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or
www.sens.ch.
Information on Disposal for Professional Users
In the European Union | If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: please contact
your FiveO by Montarbo
for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by
your local collection facilities.
In Spain | Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for takeback of your used
products.
In other Countries outside the EU | Please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol that can be found on this product means that
the product is covered by the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
The symbol is intended to indicate that waste from electrical and electronic equipment
must be subject to a selective collection. For more details on available collection facilities
please contact your local government office or the retailer where you purchased this
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dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged
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August 2005.
iMPORTANT PRECAUTiONS
1) Do not use this unit near water, and do not install near any heat sources or other unit
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
2) Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
3) Refer to qualified service personnel only for servicing, required when the unit has been
damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled into the unit, the unit has been exposed
to rain, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
4) Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss.
5) To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is
recommended that persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound
pressure levels use hearing protectors - ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over
the ears - while the equipment is in operation.
WARNING
In order to protect your own and others’ safety and to avoid invalidation
of the warranty of this product, please read this section carefully before
operating this product.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• DI Box
• Owner’s manual
•Warranty certificate
iNTRODUCTiON
First of all, thank you for choosing a product FiveO by Montarbo®.
This line has been designed for those who want to set-up their user friendly audio sound system with excellent performances and outstanding value. Furthermore, we
manufactured all these products to assure you satisfying and reliable operation over many years.
Our STAGE 2.2 is a DI BOX designed to provide to your instruments the best performances both in live and in studio applications. In fact, STAGE 2.2 offers all the
benefits of a premium-quality DI BOX while preserving the sonic integrity and true character of the signal source, thanks to its low-noise design.
Please, in order to enjoy each feature of your new DI BOX, thus achieving the best sonic performances, take a few moments to carefully read these instructions.
For further information about your microphone, please check our website www.fiveo.it, or send an email to: mail@fiveo.it
FEATURES
Your STAGE 2.2 includes a 3-position pad switch (0dB/-30dB/-40dB) for instrument and line level signals. You can take even more control of your sound by reducing
unwanted “hum” noise through the Ground switch.
Being aware of the heavy use your STAGE 2.2 should run in most demanding applications, we manufacture it in a sturdy way, with a rugged housing to withstand the
rigors of stage and studio continuous use.
∙ Rugged design and professional connectors to allow you years of hi-quality performances.
∙ High impedance to low impedance conversion and vice-versa.
∙ Studio, Live, Broadcast, anywhere you need dependable impedance matching, make your STAGE 2.2 the perfect mate for most demanding application.

DESCRiPTiON
STAGE 2.2
2CH Passive DI box
GROUND
BALANCED
IN/OUT 600
Ω
BALANCED
IN/OUT 600
Ω
ON
GROUND
ON
1
2
STAGE 2.2
2CH Passive DI box
GROUND
BALANCED
IN/OUT 600
Ω
BALANCED
IN/OUT 600
Ω
ON
GROUND
ON
1
2
FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL
1 2
INPUT
50K
INPUT
50K
1 2
0dB -20dB -40dB 0dB -20dB -40dB
PARA OUT
50K
1
[1] ATTENUATION PAD - It allows connection to a wide range of input signal levels,
just selecting just selecting -20 dB or -40 dB attenuation.
[2] INPUT 50K - Connect the instrument to be balanced to this 6.35 mm (¼”)
unbalanced T/S connector.
PARA OUT
50K
3
[4] GROUND: Use it to reduce unwanted “hum” or “buzz” noise caused by ground
loops.
[5] BALANCED IN/OUT: Connect these Balanced XLR connectors to an XLR input
on your mixer/stagebox/wallbox.
[3] PARA OUT 50K: These 6.35 mm (¼”) unbalanced connectors are wired in parallel
with the inputs. Use them to connect the signal to your on-stage amplifier.
CONNECTiONS
GROUND
ON
BALANCED
IN/OUT 600
5
1
2
GROUND
Ω
BALANCED
IN/OUT 600
4
ON
Ω
INPUT
50K
0dB -20dB -40dB 0dB -20dB -40dB
GROUND
ON
PARA OUT
BALANCED
IN/OUT 600
1 2
50K
2
Ω
1
PARA OUT
50K
BALANCED
IN/OUT 600
INPUT
50K
GROUND
ON
Ω
TECHNiCAL SPECiFiCATiONS
Inputs
Unbalanced 6.35mm (¼”) Jacks +
Parallel Link
Input Impedance 50 kΩ
Outputs Balanced XLR-M
Output impedance 600 Ω
Frequency range 10 Hz ÷ 40 kHz ± 3 dB
PAD switch sensitivity:
Controls
0 dB / -20 dB / -40 dB
GROUND switch: GND/LIF T
The information contained in this manual have been carefully drawn up and checked. However no responsibility will be assumed for any incorrectness. This manual cannot
cover all the possible contingencies which may arise during the product installation and use. Should further information be desired, please contact us or our local distributor.
Dimensions (W × D × H)
133 × 114 × 54 mm
(5.2” × 4.5” × 2.1”)
Elettronica Montarbo srl can not be considered responsible for damages which may be caused to people and things when using this product. Specifications and features are
subject to change without prior notice.
The product is made in China under license of Elettronica Montarbo srl.
The product is compliant with the EU legislation.
Elettronica Montarbo srl
via G. di Vittorio 13 | 40057 Cadriano Granarolo Emilia (BO) ITALY
T +39 051 6047711
F +39 051 765226
@ mail@fiveo.it
www.fiveo.it
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