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BSS AR-133 Active D.I. Box

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Original price $234.09
Original price $234.09 - Original price $234.09
Original price $234.09
Current price $185.00
$185.00 - $185.00
Current price $185.00
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Keep Your Signal Clean With The BSS AR-133 Active D.I. Box

The unit includes phantom power and battery supplies as standard. Should the phantom power from the console fail or be accidentally switched off, the AR-133 automatically switches over to the internal 9V battery providing uninterrupted use. The unit is housed in a rugged aluminium extrusion case, with robust polyurethane end-cheeks which give the AR-133 a very distinctive look.

The AR-133 uses an enhanced version of the same audio path as the AR-116, now regarded by many people as a reference standard. The sound quality is legendary, particularly on acoustic and bass guitars.

Numerous applications can be satisfied by the AR-133. For example, as well as the traditional guitar use, the AR-133 can be used with keyboards, DJ consoles, amplifier outputs, and other electronic sources.

An additional bonus is the ability to use the AR-133 as an active balancing device.


  • Input connectors are both 1/4" and XLR socket, so the AR-133 can be used to convert unbalanced signals into balanced output on XLRs throughout
  • Input attenuation is 0, -20 or -40dB, so the box inputs are suitable for instrument, line or amplifier levels
  • A ground-lift switch is provided on the output side to quickly resolve any ground-loop problems
  • Arched case allows cables to run back underneath the unit from the end for neat cable management


SPECIFICATIONS

  • Input Impedance: 1 MOhm (pad at 0dB), 47 kOhm (pad at -20dB or -40dB)
  • Max Input: +9dBu (pad at 0dB), +29dBu (pad at -20dB), +49dBu (pad at -40dB)
  • Input Connectors
    • Two Parallel 1/4" jack connectors (Tip Hot +ve, Sleeve ground)
    • One parallel XLR connector (unbalanced) (Pin 2 Hot +ve, Pin 1 & 3 ground)
  • Output: Transformer Balanced
  • Max Output: +8dBu into 600 Ohms or greater
  • Output Connectors: XLR3-32 or equivalent
  • THD: < 0.005% at 1khz, 0dbu output
  • Noise: < -105db unweighted, 22hz-22khz
  • Frequency Response: 30Hz to 20kHz, +0dB/-1dB
  • Main/Standby battery: 9 volt PP3 type, preferably alkaline
  • Power Consumption: For phantom: less than 7.5m, for battery: less than 2mA
  • Phantom Power: +20 volts DC to +48 volts DC
  • Unit Weight: 650 gms, excluding batteries
  • Dimensions: 59 mm x 124 mm x 143 mm (2.3" x 4.9" x 5.6")

Manufacturer: BSS Audio U.S.A.
Model: AR-133
SKU: I353813-N-0-WHXB
UPC: 691991600005


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