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AEA Ribbon Mics TDI Active Direct Box

AEA Ribbon Mics TDI Active Direct Box

AEA Ribbon Mics TDI Overview

Featuring a proprietary circuit designed by Fred Forssel, the TDI from AEA Ribbon Mics is a phantom-powered DI box that supports perfectly transparent conversion from unbalanced Hi-Z to balanced mic-level signals. With a Thru jack for amplifiers and a -20 dB pad for handling hot signals, the TDI is an indispensable tool for the studio or stage.

The TDI offers extremely low noise, interference, and distortion thanks to its JFET analog buffer and superclean Lehle stepdown transformer. A ground-lift switch is also provided for eliminating any remaining hum or noise that can arise from grounding loops. Though designed for instrument-level signals generated by passive pickups, the TDI also works great with line-level signals from drum machines, samplers, and synths. Made in the USA, the TDI is built to last with a durable steel chassis, ideal for tours, stage backlines, and years of rigorous studio use.

Simple Use
The straight-forward design of the TDI makes setup and usage simple. Power for the TDI is supplied with standard 48V to the XLR output. Simply plug the 1/4� cable from your instrument into the input jack of the TDI, and connect the output via XLR to the next device in your signal chain (preamp, PA, audio interface, etc.), then engage phantom power.
Thru Jack
Optionally, you can also use the Thru jack to send your instrument signal to other instrument-level sources, such as amplifiers. The through-put feature is also useful for simultaneous wet/dry signal tracking.
UPC: 652401978275

In the Box

  • AEA Ribbon Mics TDI Active Direct Box
  • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
    Registration Extension: 2-Year

Additional Resources

    AEA Ribbon Mics TDISpecs

    General
    Item Type
    Standard DI
    Number of Channels
    Single-Channel
    Active/Passive
    Active
    Circuitry
    Solid-State (JFET)
    Pad
    -20 dB
    Ground Lift
    Yes
    Polarity Reverse
    No
    Low-Cut/High-Pass Filter
    No
    Connectivity
    Audio I/O
    1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Instrument Input
    1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Thru
    1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Output
    Performance
    Frequency Response
    10 Hz to 50 kHz (at -0.5 dB)
    10 Hz to 120 kHz (at -3 dB)
    Input Impedance
    10 Megohms
    55 Kilohms (With Pad)
    Output Impedance
    <50 Ohms (Balanced)
    Total Harmonic Distortion/Noise
    0.002% (at 1 kHz)
    Power
    Operating Voltage
    48 V (Phantom Power)
    Physical
    Dimensions
    5.1 x 3 x 2" / 13 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm
    Weight
    1.2 lb / 0.5 kg
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    1.335 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    7.2 x 3.2 x 2.6"

    All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
    $159.68

    Original: $532.27

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    AEA Ribbon Mics TDI Active Direct Box—

    $532.27

    $159.68

    AEA Ribbon Mics TDI Active Direct Box

    AEA Ribbon Mics TDI Overview

    Featuring a proprietary circuit designed by Fred Forssel, the TDI from AEA Ribbon Mics is a phantom-powered DI box that supports perfectly transparent conversion from unbalanced Hi-Z to balanced mic-level signals. With a Thru jack for amplifiers and a -20 dB pad for handling hot signals, the TDI is an indispensable tool for the studio or stage.

    The TDI offers extremely low noise, interference, and distortion thanks to its JFET analog buffer and superclean Lehle stepdown transformer. A ground-lift switch is also provided for eliminating any remaining hum or noise that can arise from grounding loops. Though designed for instrument-level signals generated by passive pickups, the TDI also works great with line-level signals from drum machines, samplers, and synths. Made in the USA, the TDI is built to last with a durable steel chassis, ideal for tours, stage backlines, and years of rigorous studio use.

    Simple Use
    The straight-forward design of the TDI makes setup and usage simple. Power for the TDI is supplied with standard 48V to the XLR output. Simply plug the 1/4� cable from your instrument into the input jack of the TDI, and connect the output via XLR to the next device in your signal chain (preamp, PA, audio interface, etc.), then engage phantom power.
    Thru Jack
    Optionally, you can also use the Thru jack to send your instrument signal to other instrument-level sources, such as amplifiers. The through-put feature is also useful for simultaneous wet/dry signal tracking.
    UPC: 652401978275

    In the Box

    • AEA Ribbon Mics TDI Active Direct Box
    • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
      Registration Extension: 2-Year

    Additional Resources

      AEA Ribbon Mics TDISpecs

      General
      Item Type
      Standard DI
      Number of Channels
      Single-Channel
      Active/Passive
      Active
      Circuitry
      Solid-State (JFET)
      Pad
      -20 dB
      Ground Lift
      Yes
      Polarity Reverse
      No
      Low-Cut/High-Pass Filter
      No
      Connectivity
      Audio I/O
      1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Instrument Input
      1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Thru
      1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Output
      Performance
      Frequency Response
      10 Hz to 50 kHz (at -0.5 dB)
      10 Hz to 120 kHz (at -3 dB)
      Input Impedance
      10 Megohms
      55 Kilohms (With Pad)
      Output Impedance
      <50 Ohms (Balanced)
      Total Harmonic Distortion/Noise
      0.002% (at 1 kHz)
      Power
      Operating Voltage
      48 V (Phantom Power)
      Physical
      Dimensions
      5.1 x 3 x 2" / 13 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm
      Weight
      1.2 lb / 0.5 kg
      Packaging Info
      Package Weight
      1.335 lb
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
      7.2 x 3.2 x 2.6"

      All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

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      AEA Ribbon Mics TDI Overview

      Featuring a proprietary circuit designed by Fred Forssel, the TDI from AEA Ribbon Mics is a phantom-powered DI box that supports perfectly transparent conversion from unbalanced Hi-Z to balanced mic-level signals. With a Thru jack for amplifiers and a -20 dB pad for handling hot signals, the TDI is an indispensable tool for the studio or stage.

      The TDI offers extremely low noise, interference, and distortion thanks to its JFET analog buffer and superclean Lehle stepdown transformer. A ground-lift switch is also provided for eliminating any remaining hum or noise that can arise from grounding loops. Though designed for instrument-level signals generated by passive pickups, the TDI also works great with line-level signals from drum machines, samplers, and synths. Made in the USA, the TDI is built to last with a durable steel chassis, ideal for tours, stage backlines, and years of rigorous studio use.

      Simple Use
      The straight-forward design of the TDI makes setup and usage simple. Power for the TDI is supplied with standard 48V to the XLR output. Simply plug the 1/4� cable from your instrument into the input jack of the TDI, and connect the output via XLR to the next device in your signal chain (preamp, PA, audio interface, etc.), then engage phantom power.
      Thru Jack
      Optionally, you can also use the Thru jack to send your instrument signal to other instrument-level sources, such as amplifiers. The through-put feature is also useful for simultaneous wet/dry signal tracking.
      UPC: 652401978275

      In the Box

      • AEA Ribbon Mics TDI Active Direct Box
      • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
        Registration Extension: 2-Year

      Additional Resources

        AEA Ribbon Mics TDISpecs

        General
        Item Type
        Standard DI
        Number of Channels
        Single-Channel
        Active/Passive
        Active
        Circuitry
        Solid-State (JFET)
        Pad
        -20 dB
        Ground Lift
        Yes
        Polarity Reverse
        No
        Low-Cut/High-Pass Filter
        No
        Connectivity
        Audio I/O
        1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Instrument Input
        1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Thru
        1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Output
        Performance
        Frequency Response
        10 Hz to 50 kHz (at -0.5 dB)
        10 Hz to 120 kHz (at -3 dB)
        Input Impedance
        10 Megohms
        55 Kilohms (With Pad)
        Output Impedance
        <50 Ohms (Balanced)
        Total Harmonic Distortion/Noise
        0.002% (at 1 kHz)
        Power
        Operating Voltage
        48 V (Phantom Power)
        Physical
        Dimensions
        5.1 x 3 x 2" / 13 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm
        Weight
        1.2 lb / 0.5 kg
        Packaging Info
        Package Weight
        1.335 lb
        Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
        7.2 x 3.2 x 2.6"

        All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
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