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The dbx dB12 is an active direct box that utilizes custom dbx mu-metal-shielded audio transformers, high-quality Neutrik connectors, and low-noise circuitry. The dB12 direct box includes a pad switch that accommodates instrument, line, and even speaker level signals. Take even more control of your sound by utilizing the dB12 direct box's 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 dbx includes a ground lift switch in the dB12 active direct box 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 dB12 direct box from being dragged around the stage. Unique contoured underside allows secure stacking of multiple dbx dB12 Active Direct Box units.
dbx dB12 Active Direct Box Black

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Input Section
  • Input: 1 instrument/line/speaker level
  • Connector: 1/4" jack
  • Type: Unbalanced, RF filtered
  • Impedance: 1M Ohm (0dB pad)
  • 47k Ohm (20dB pad)
  • 47k Ohm (40dB pad)
  • Max Input Level: +10dBu (0dB pad)
  • +30dBu (20dB pad)
  • +50dBu (40dB pad)
Output Section
  • Thru Output: 1 parallel connection from input jack
  • Connector: 1/4" jack
  • Type: Unbalanced, RF filtered
  • Main Output: 1 line level
  • Connector: XLR male jack
  • Type: Balanced
  • Impedance: 150 Ohm typical
  • Max Output Level: +8dBu into 600 Ohm
Performance
  • Transformer: Custom dbx mu-metal-shielded
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±3dB
  • 30Hz to 20kHz, +0/-1dB
  • Noise: <-105dB unweighted, 22kHz BW
    THD: <0.01%, 20Hz to 20kHz BW
    <0.005%, 1kHz, 0dBu output
General
  • Current Drain Phantom:
    < 8mA
    Phantom Power Range: +48 volts DC
  • Dimensions: 5.82" L X 5.44" W X 2.20" H (148 x 138 x 56mm)
  • Weight: 1.4 lbs / 0.65 kg
warning

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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2 year warranty for products purchased from us, with the exception of the 480 series.

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  • Best active DI box for the money!

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    byMitchell Casel

    fromOrefield, PA

    Seriously, does DBX make anything that isn't awesome? All their stuff is great, and this is no different! The sheer fact that this is a direct box that flawlessly handles speaker-level signals and costs only a Benjamin is enough reason to get this. Add onto it that it's stackable with other db10 and db12 direct boxes makes it great for when you have alot of stuff with stereo outputs and you need multiple boxes like I do. I've run my synthesizer and bass amp through this at line-level, but I've also used it with speaker-level guitar amps (both solid state and tube) and it sounds fantastic no matter what I plug into it! Bang for the buck, there isn't a better DI Box! Get it now!!!

  • DB12

    5

    submitted15 years ago

    byJeff

    fromWi

    This direct box is perfect for bass. Clean sound - the best sound I have ever had through the PA.

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