Samson MDA1 active DI box
4.9
8 reviews
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Samson MDA1 active DI box
Product no: 9000-0016-1073 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
Product no: 9000-0016-1073 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
DI boxes are often used to convert unbalanced signals to balanced signals. This Samson MDA1 is one such DI box, but it is an active one. With a passive DI box, a transformer is used to keep the signal hum-free, but this also amounts to a fair bit of signal loss. The cables after the DI will work as a condenser as well, making the sound duller. An active DI box doesn't suffer from such issues, however - the signal is buffered and brought back up to the old level. Power is provided by a battery or phantom power supply. When the signal level gets too high, you can attenuate it via a -15 or -30dB pad.
Specifications
Product features
| Number of channels | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sustainable product | not specified |
| Energy source | phantom + battery |
| Ground lift function | yes |
| PAD switch | yes |
| Splitter | yes |
| Analogue audio input type | unbalanced line in (TS jack) |
| Analogue audio output type | balanced microphone out (XLR), thru (TS jack) |
| Type of DI box | active |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 703 gr |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 14,0 x 10,5 x 5,5 cm |
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Tall Bass
January 28, 2019
5
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
This is a well built sturdy DI box that is just what I wanted to add to me pedal chain.
I like it's simplicity and it sounds good with no obvious colouration to the sound. It works a treat with passive instruments to preserve the top whilst staying noise free. It looks and feels built to last.
I like it's simplicity and it sounds good with no obvious colouration to the sound. It works a treat with passive instruments to preserve the top whilst staying noise free. It looks and feels built to last.
Carl G.
August 31, 2016
4
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
A neat little active DI that produces a great sound in a solid and weighty box. Have tried it in my live and studio rigs and its provides a clean and present sound. Connectors/Switches are all solid and positive feeling. Will probably be stocking up on these very soon.
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Stoffel
February 4, 2025
5
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Een DI box die doet wat hij moet. Werkt zowel op batterij als met fantom voeding vanuit je mixer.
Stevig gebouwd en degelijk geluid.
Stevig gebouwd en degelijk geluid.
Ruud
July 18, 2024
5
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Het is een fantastisch apparaat. Doet precies wat het moet doen en geeft beetje boost aan het signaal om goed op te kunnen nemen.
Helaas lag het product de dag na bestelling niet klaar in Goes, dus heb het apparaat elders besteld en de order bij BAX geannuleerd.
Helaas lag het product de dag na bestelling niet klaar in Goes, dus heb het apparaat elders besteld en de order bij BAX geannuleerd.
Marcel
February 22, 2023
5
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
De Di doet wat het moet doen. Gitaar en versterker geven een beter geluid via het mengpaneel met de Di ertussen. Ruis en bijgeluiden zijn verleden tijd. Ook weer snelle levering van Bax.
Robert
February 8, 2023
5
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Ik gebruik de DI bijna 1,5 jaar wekelijks voor een akoestische gitaar. Doet het prima.
PKS
October 13, 2020
5
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Been using this regularly once every week for the past year and it has performed exceedingly well. I love the attenuation switches, the sturdy construction of the whole unit and the blue box look of it. Would definitely recommend it
Chris
January 10, 2020
5
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Wrote the following about Samson MDA1 active DI box
Bonjour ,
j'ai acheté un jeudi cette Box chez Bax Music , le samedi elle était déjà chez moi connectée à l'entrée Line In de ma carte son de mon PC ; j'ai branché ma guitare électrique sur l'Input de la Box et appuyé sur Ground pour supprimer le souffle et ainsi j'ai pu tout simplement m'enregistrer dans Cubase avec un signal audio conséquent . Transaction sans soucis .
j'ai acheté un jeudi cette Box chez Bax Music , le samedi elle était déjà chez moi connectée à l'entrée Line In de ma carte son de mon PC ; j'ai branché ma guitare électrique sur l'Input de la Box et appuyé sur Ground pour supprimer le souffle et ainsi j'ai pu tout simplement m'enregistrer dans Cubase avec un signal audio conséquent . Transaction sans soucis .
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