SAMSON S-DIRECT User Manual

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144mm

105mm

51mm

51mm

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

DIRECT BOX

S•DIRECT

SERIES

S•MINI SIGNAL PROCESSING

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The S•Direct offers a variety of DI solutions for live

sound and recording applications. You can connect

guitars, keyboards, outboard signal processors and

even the high-powered speaker output from an

amplifier. The S•Direct enables you to take the signal

from a guitar or bass guitar and pass the signal from

the Link output to the amplifier without affecting

the original sound. This can eliminate the need for

micing the amplifier. The S•Direct is also very useful

for connecting unbalanced signals from sources like

sub-mixers, effects processors and keyboards to a PA

or recording mixer. Unlike passive direct boxes, the

S•Direct is active (has a power supply), so you can rely

on an even frequency response regardless of its output

impedance. The S•Direct’s balanced output provides a

clean signal so long runs of cable are possible.

FEATURES

> Stereo direct INSERTION box

> perfect for stage and studio and fixed installation

> 1/4” linked inputs/outputs

> 48 volt phantom power or 9 volt operation with auto

battery shut off

> Switch-able ground lift

> Gold plated XLR balanced outputs

> Solid extruded aluminum chassis with large rubber feet

CATEGORY

ARCHITECT’S & ENGINEER’S SPECIFICATIONS

The Samson S•Direct shall be an audio signal direct box. A

¼˝ input shall be provided for the signal source. An input

switch shall be provided to select between instrument level

and speaker level. A ¼˝ jack shall be provided to link the

input signal to another device. An XLR jack shall be provided

as a balanced output. A 9 volt battery shall be required for

standard operation. A switch shall be provided to switch

between the internal 9 volt battery and 48 volt operation

derived from the console attached through the XLR output.

S•DIRECT SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response .........................5-35 kHz, -3 dB

Noise Level

(22-22kHz, Input Shorted) ....-104 dBu

THD + N (10 Hz -22 kHz) ..................0.013% typ.@1 VRMS, 1kHz.

Input Impedance

(GTR) ................................> 1 Meg. Ohm

(SPK) ................................10 k Ohm

Max. Input Level (1% THD) ............... +8.1 dBu ( 9v. Batt.)

GTR/SPK Input ................................. ¼˝ Phone Jack,

OUTPUT/LINK ................................... ¼˝ Phone Jack,

Balanced Output ...............................XLR Connector, balanced

Phantom Power ................................24-48 VDC

Battery ...........................................9 Volt

Dimensions (W x D x H) .................... 5.65˝ x 4.13˝ x 2˝

Weight ............................................ 15 oz. (43 Kg)

+11.3 dBu (48v. Phantom)

unbalanced

unbalanced

144mm x 105mm x 51mm

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