Sound Technology

DB-12

Active Direct Box

SRP £104.17 + VAT
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At dbx, when we do something, we do it right. So when we decided to create our new direct injection boxes, we didn’t settle for the same old tired approach to direct box design. With our dbx name on the line, how could we? One look at our new dB10 Passive and dB12 Active direct boxes will tell you that these are clearly different. With their bullet-proof construction, and extraordinary audio performance to rival their looks, finally there’s a direct box worthy of the dbx name.

Utilizing custom dbx mu-metal-shielded audio transformers, high-quality Neutrik® connectors, and low-noise circuitry preserves the sonic integrity and true characteristics of the signal source. Both boxes include a pad switch that accomodates instrument, line and even speaker level signals. Take even more control of your sound by utilizing the polarity invert switch to set the phase relationship between the direct and mic'd sound.

As a professional, you don’t have time for interference, so we’ve included a ground lift switch to solve potential hum and buzz problems due to ground loops. And between the combined shielding of the cast metal chassis and the custom-wound transformer, you can be doubly assured of a clean signal free from interference. All of this sits atop a solid, stable footprint, that will keep the box from being dragged around the stage, and the unique contoured underside allows secure stacking of multiple units.

  • Premium Performance
  • Rugged Design
  • Stackable Chassis with Durable Rubber Foot
  • Gold-plated Neutrik® XLR Connector
  • Premium Chrome Toggle Switches
  • Hi-Z 1/4" Input Jack
  • Parallel 1/4" Thru Jack
  • Transformer Isolated
  • Premium Shielded Custom dbx Transformer
  • Balanced XLR Lo-Z Output
  • 3-Way 0/20/40 dB Pad Switch
  • Flat/High-Cut Filter Switch
  • Output Polarity Invert Switch
  • Ground Lift Switch
  • 4 Year Warranty!
  • Phantom Powered
  • Green LED Phantom Power Indicator
  • +48V Phantom Operation
  • Low-Noise Active Circuitr
Input1 instrument/line/speaker level
Input Connectors1/4" jack
Input TypeUnbalanced, RF filtered
Insert Impedance150k Ohm typical
Max Input+20dBu (0dB pad); +40dBu (20dB pad); +60dBu (40dB pad)
Output(Thru) 1 parallel from input jack, 1/4" Unbalanced, RF filtered
Output ConnectorsXLR male balanced
Output Impedance150k Ohm typical
Max Output0dBu
TransformerCustom dbx mu-metal-shielded
Frequency Response20Hz to 20kHz, +/-2.5dB
Noise<-105dB unweighted, 22kHz BW
THD<0.01%, 20Hz to 20kHz BW; <0.005%, 1kHz
Dimensions5.82" L X 5.44" W X 2.20" H (148 x 138 x 56mm)
Unit Weight1.4 lbs / 0.65 kg