ART Dual X Direct 2-Channel Active Direct Box Balanced XLR Outputs BLK (MINT)

If you’re stepping into live sound, studio recording, or professional stage setups and want your instruments to sound clean, strong, and noise-free every time, the ART Dual X Direct is exactly the kind of behind-the-scenes hero your rig needs. As an experienced audio professional, I can tell you this—great sound doesn’t start at the mixer, it starts with the right signal path, and that’s where a high-quality DI box makes all the difference.

The ART Dual X Direct 2-Channel Active Direct Box is designed to bridge the gap between unbalanced instruments and balanced professional audio systems with absolute reliability. Whether you’re running guitars, basses, keyboards, acoustic instruments, line-level gear, or even speaker-level signals, this unit ensures your signal arrives at the mixer clean, balanced, and free from hum or interference.

What makes the Dual X Direct especially practical is its dual-channel design, allowing you to manage two sources at once—perfect for stereo keyboards, dual instruments, or streamlined stage setups. Each channel features both ¼” TRS and XLR combo inputs, giving you flexibility no matter what gear shows up at the gig. The transformer-isolated balanced XLR outputs deliver pristine signal quality, while the parallel Thru jacks let you feed an on-stage amp simultaneously without compromising tone.

On noisy stages or complex setups, the switchable 30 dB pad handles hot signals with ease, and the ground lift switch is your instant fix for unwanted hum and buzz. The active circuitry provides excellent headroom and clarity, making it an ideal match for passive guitars, basses, and piezo-equipped acoustic instruments that often struggle with passive DI boxes.

Power is never a concern either—the Dual X Direct runs effortlessly on phantom power from your mixer or can operate for over 100 hours on a single 9-volt battery, making it just as dependable in studios as it is on the road. Built into a rugged aluminum enclosure, this DI is made to survive real-world use while keeping your signal rock solid.

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