ART PDB Passive Direct Box
Elevate your audio connections with the ART PDB Passive Direct Box — designed to deliver clear, balanced sound without the need for external power. Perfect for connecting unbalanced instruments, lines, or speaker signals to balanced mixer or PA inputs, it ensures high-fidelity performance every time.
Reliable Passive Design
Firstly, with its fully passive construction, the PDB requires no power source, making it a dependable choice for any setup. It works seamlessly with powered instruments like synthesisers and guitars or basses with active preamps. Offers natural, uncolored signal transfer.
Versatile Connectivity and Control
Furthermore, this direct box allows simultaneous connection to amplifiers and mixing systems on stage. All through a 1/4″ TS input and thru connectors alongside a transformer-isolated balanced XLR output. Moreover, the switchable attenuation (-20 dB, -40 dB) and ground lift control eliminate unwanted hum and manage signal levels effectively.
Built for the Stage
Additionally, housed in a rugged steel enclosure, the ART PDB is built to withstand rigorous gigging and travel. Its compact dimensions fit easily on pedalboards or in racks. Thus, offering robust performance wherever you take your sound.
Key Features
- 1/4″ TS Input and Thru Connectors
- Balanced XLR Output
- Switchable Attenuation and Ground Lift for Hum Reduction
- Passive Design, No External Power Needed
- Durable Steel Case for Stage Reliability




