Description:

DN200 is intended for professional applications where +48 V phantom power is a standard feature on all mixing consoles, and its innovative design results in a significantly higher clipping point than many other active DI Boxes, providing +10 dBu output into a 2 k Ohm load. This increased headroom means that much higher level input signals can be accommodated without the need for an attenuating pad. Combined with a very low noise input circuit topology, DN200 offers a very wide dynamic range and only requires a single -20 dB pad, which is optimised for use with electronic musical instruments. DN200 is built to handle the rigours of life on the road, a thick aluminium extrusion protects the electronics, and in turn is covered by a tough silicone rubber sleeve. DN200 offers two flexible signal routing options, in Sum mode both inputs are summed at -6 dB to maintain the overall signal level and are routed to the left output. In Split mode, the left input is routed to both outputs at unity gain. Both option switches include LEDs for clear indication of signal routing. Exhaustive listening tests using a wide variety of active and passive bass guitars, electro-acoustic guitars and electronic musical instruments were carried out to select the components for DN200 to achieve the best musical sound. Not only was the choice of the audio transformer particularly important in achieving this goal, but the impedances of the surrounding components were also highly critical in getting the best possible performance out of the audio transformers. The line-driving characteristics of the transformer outputs were carefully optimised to provide the best frequency and phase responses for short and long cables and widely differing line and termination impedances. Care was taken in the design of the DN200 to avoid audio transformer core saturation and a fixed high pass filter has been included in the signal path to roll off frequencies below those that are musically important.

Features

• High-headroom design with +48V phantom power for extended dynamic range

• Sum and split options for flexible signal routing

• Fully transformer-isolated design ensures electrical separation between PA and stage equipment

• Balanced line inputs on Neutrik Combo XLR and high-impedance 1/4'' TRS connectors

• RCA Phono inputs for connection of consumer audio equipment

• Independent phantom powering for each channel for maximum reliability

• Global 20dB input pad and earth lift switches

• Aluminium extrusion casing with protective silicone rubber sleeve

• Compact and rugged design

• Designed and engineered in the United Kingdom

Specifications

• Input Type: Active electronic, balanced or unbalanced

• Input Impedance:

  • Jack Connectors: 1M Ohm nominal, balanced or unbalanced

  • XLR Input: 20k Ohms

  • RCA Phono Input: 20k Ohms

• Input Connectors: 2 x Neutrik XLR-1/4'' TRS combo inputs with parallel-linked RCA Phono input connectors and 1/4'' TRS linked output connectors

• Maximum Input Level: +30dBu (with pad enabled)

• Input Attenuator: 20dB pad

• Output Type: Transformer-balanced

• Output Impedance: 75 Ohms

• Output Connector: 3-pin XLR

• Maximum Output Level: +10dBu with >2k Ohm load

• Minimum Load: 600 Ohms

• Noise: -100dBu, 20Hz to 20kHz unweighted, with input terminated by 10k Ohm resistor

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5/-1dB

• THD+N: <0.01-percent at 1kHz, +4dBu

• Voltage: +48V phantom

• Current Consumption: <20mA (both channels)

• Dimensions: 143mm x 106mm x 59.2mm / 5.6'' x 4.2'' x 2.3'' (L x W x H)

• Weight: 0.95kg

Downloads:

• Manual