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API 505DI Direct Input Module

500 Series Direct Input Module for guitar, bass or keyboard

Like the console-based API 205L, the 505-DI is specifically designed to accept a guitar, bass or keyboard direct input while minimizing any loading effect on Hi-Z instrument pickups. Additionally, the 505-DI's Gain Control is used to normalize an instrument's input level, up to a +4 dBu output level. API's unique TONE control reduces potential low end "mud" in the signal, while turning on the BRIGHT switch adds additional clarity if desired. The various combinations of TONE and BRIGHT controls can eliminate the need for any EQ on the instrument while recording, keeping the signal path short and pure.

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API-505DI

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Description

This minimal signal path eliminates the need to use a standard direct box, which many times still requires a mic input, equalizer, and a fader to get the signal to a recordable level. The 505-DI is capable of boosting any instrument to a hefty line level without additional amplifiers. Use of the 100K / 400K LOAD switch allows the tone of the pickup to be altered slightly, alternately brightening or darkening the high frequency content. When inserting an instrument with an internal preamp or a line level instrument such as a sampler or a keyboard, the 505-DI offers a 20 dB PAD switch to drop the level without loading, thereby retaining the integrity of the incoming signal.

Features

Wide Range Gain Control with 55dB of gain

Front Panel Hi-Z Input

Front Panel Thru routing

TONE Control helps customize your sound

BRIGHT Switch boosts clarity and presence

10 segment LED VU meter for monitoring output level

Peak Output LED Indicator

20 dB pad switch, applies to mic/line/instrument

100K / 400K Switchable Load

Traditional API fully discrete circuit design

Uses the famous API 2520 and 2510 Op-Amps

Specification

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Description	Like the console-based API 205L, the 505-DI is specifically designed to accept a guitar, bass or keyboard direct input while minimizing any loading effect on Hi-Z instrument pickups. Additionally, the 505-DI's Gain Control is used to normalize an instrument's input level, up to a +4 dBu output level. API's unique TONE control reduces potential low end "mud" in the signal, while turning on the BRIGHT switch adds additional clarity if desired. The various combinations of TONE and BRIGHT controls can eliminate the need for any EQ on the instrument while recording, keeping the signal path short and pure. This minimal signal path eliminates the need to use a standard direct box, which many times still requires a mic input, equalizer, and a fader to get the signal to a recordable level. The 505-DI is capable of boosting any instrument to a hefty line level without additional amplifiers. Use of the 100K / 400K LOAD switch allows the tone of the pickup to be altered slightly, alternately brightening or darkening the high frequency content. When inserting an instrument with an internal preamp or a line level instrument such as a sampler or a keyboard, the 505-DI offers a 20 dB PAD switch to drop the level without loading, thereby retaining the integrity of the incoming signal.
Specification	Number of Bands: Two Filter Type: Passive Shelf Filter Frequency Centers: Low: 150 Hz, High: 8 kHz Input Impedance: >380 K Ohms, Un-Balanced Output Impedance: 75 Ohms, Transformer coupled, Balanced Nominal Levels: -40 dBu to +20 dBu Clipping Level: +30 dBu Frequency Response: 0, -.4, 30 to 20 kHz Noise:98 dB below +10 dBm output, unweighted. 20-20 kHz Distortion: THD: .01% (+4 dB @ 2 K) Connector: 15 position .156 sp edge connector Power Consumption: ±16 Volts DC, 130mA max at +24 dBu out