Nady DB-1, DKW-1 operating instructions

DB-1

Passive Direct Box

The DB-1 is one of the most useful and

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versatile tools available — indispensable
in enabling easy interfacing and

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connection between various audio gear in
numerous applications.

• Perfect for all live sound permanent

OPERATING IN-

installations, club, church and practice PA
systems, monitor systems, home and project
recording studios, karaoke and DJ sound systems

• Enables the connection of any unbalanced audio source signal (such as from an electric instrument, keyboard—
even from an amp speaker output) to any mic level balanced input (such as that of a mixer).

• Parallel Output allows simultaneous connection to 2 separate inputs (such as to an amp and mixer)

• Translates high-impedance instrument outputs into low-impedance balanced signals or balanced low-impedance
signals into unbalanced outputs

• Converts unbalanced +10dB DJ mixer signals to balanced mic level signals, enabling both easier interfacing
with consoles and longer cable runs

• Enables multiple keyboard setups plugged into an instrument amp to be directly input to a console mixer by
connecting the speaker outputs of the amp to the console input through the DB-1, thus eliminating the need for a
direct box on each keyboard.

• 3-position input attenuation switch (0dB, -20dB, -40dB) facilitates proper output signal levels for optimum level
matching to connected equipment

• Switchable ground lift eliminates ground loop hum problems

• Rugged, roadworthy all-steel construction for years of continuous reliability

STRUCTIONS

DB-

1

PAS-

SIVE

SYSTEM

DIRECT

BOX

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Attenuation....... Switchable (0dB, -20dB, -40dB)

Instrument Input ............. 50K Ω unbalanced TS jack

Parallel (Link) Out ............ 50K Ω unbalanced TS jack

Balanced Output ................ 600 Ω balanced XLR jack

SERVICE

(U.S.) Should your Nady DB-1 Passive Direct Box require service, please contact the Nady Customer Service Department
via telephone: [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail].
(INTERNATIONAL) For service, please contact the Nady distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you
purchased this product.

The warranty card supplied with this system provides valuable warranty and service information. Store it in a safe
place for future reference. Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as it will void your warranty.

NADY SYSTEMS, INC.

PASSIVE DIRECT BOX

6701 Shellmound Street • Emeryville, CA 94608 • Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.nady.com

Ground Lift ............................. Switchable ground lift

Construction ................................... All steel chassis

Size ............... 5” x 3” x 1.5” (127 x 76.2 x 31.75mm)

Weight ...................................................... 1.20lb