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MDB Series Direct Boxes

MDB-1P Passive Direct Box Dimensions

MDB-1A Active Direct Box Dimensions

MDB-2P Stereo Passive Direct Box Dimensions

5.8 in / 147 mm

3.4 in

86 mm

1.5 in

38 mm

WEIGHT

0.8 lb

0.4 kg

5.8 in / 147 mm

3.4 in

86 mm

1.5 in

38 mm

WEIGHT

0.8 lb

0.4 kg

5.8 in / 147 mm

3.4 in

86 mm

1.5 in

38 mm

WEIGHT

0.8 lb

0.4 kg

Summary of Contents for MDB-1P

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL INPUT PAD 0 dB 15 dB THRU PAD PAD THRU INPUT INPUT MERGE PAD THRU OFF ON POWER...

Page 2: ...o noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications ATTENTION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio...

Page 3: ...performance High impedance 1 4 input with Thru output Balanced XLR output with Ground Lift Low Cut and Polarity switches Merge switch allows connection of stereo sources which are then summed to mono...

Page 4: ...music for prolonged periods Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection Save the shipping boxes and packing materials You may need them someday Besides your ham...

Page 5: ...nections made The rear panel connection is as straightforward as the front panel connections Here we connected an XLR cable from the MDB 1P output jack to a mixer s input jack That was our part The ne...

Page 6: ...MDB 2P has dual L R output jacks for connecting XLR cables between the MDB 2P and a mixer s input jacks Your fantastic fans await your memserizing music and tasteful tunes Time to stop reading Note W...

Page 7: ...from the MDB 1A output jack to a mixer s input jack Listen to the sound to determine if the polarity switch should be at 0 or 180 and if the low cut switch should be turned on or left off Note While...

Page 8: ...ut signal by 15 dB and compensate for higher output sources This attenuation is suited for use with instruments that have active electronics or high output pickups It is a 20 dB pad on the MDB 1A and...

Page 9: ...ar and filtering it out makes the low stuff you do want much more crisp and tasty Not only that but low cut can help reduce the possibility of feedback in live situations and it helps to conserve ampl...

Page 10: ...to the problem without having to part with your MDB Series Direct Box Troubleshooting Nosound Is the level knob for the input source turned all the way down Verify that all the volume controls in the...

Page 11: ...her should you If you stare at the Direct Box too long you might start seeing cute little creatures that you want to bring home with you We implore you to not place this by your bedside or you ll want...

Page 12: ...PassiveDirectBoxDimensions MDB 1AActiveDirectBoxDimensions MDB 2PStereoPassiveDirectBoxDimensions 5 8in 147mm 3 4in 86mm 1 5in 38mm WEIGHT 0 8lb 0 4kg 5 8in 147mm 3 4in 86mm 1 5in 38mm WEIGHT 0 8lb 0...

Page 13: ...am INPUT PHONE JACK 2 3 1 XLR OUT THRU PHONE JACK 15dB PAD 5 4 6 GND LIFT INPUT PHONE JACK 2 3 1 XLR OUT THRU PHONE JACK 15dB PAD 5 4 6 GND LIFT INPUT PHONE JACK 2 3 1 XLR OUT THRU PHONE JACK 15dB PAD...

Page 14: ...f the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal business hours Paci...

Page 15: ...16220 Wood Red Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA Phone 425 487 4333 Toll free 800 898 3211 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com...

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