Countryman

Countryman DT10 Type 10 Direct Box - Active DI

$273.48 - $629.00

The Type 10 Direct Box from Countryman is an active DI that tackles the difficult tradeoffs present when dealing with direct injection sources - ultra-low distortion can only be attained by increasing input noise, while true ground isolation means high phase deviation or signal attenuation.

Using an analog circuit that tunes itself, the Type 10 maintains exceptionally low THD and IMD specifications across the entire audio band, and for a wide range of input voltages, rendering the source sound with extremely high fidelity. The result is a clean, precise sound.

The Type 10 is armored inside and out, with a molded core wrapped in an extra thick architectural aluminum housing. The switches and connectors are fully recessed. The electronics can shrug off static spikes and will survive with the input connected directly to 110V or 220V line voltage.

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• Dual Channels: Provides two inputs, allowing you to quickly switch between or blend two instruments on stage, such as a 6-string and a 12-string acoustic guitar.
• Piezo Boosters: Each channel is equipped with a switchable impedance booster, which can bring more fullness and punch to instruments with piezo pickups.
• Powerful EQ and Filters: Features a 3-band semi-parametric EQ for detailed tone shaping. A variable notch filter and a high-pass filter help eliminate feedback and tame unwanted low-frequency resonance.
• Extensive Outputs: Offers multiple connection options, including a pre-EQ balanced XLR output for the front-of-house (FOH) mix, a post-EQ XLR output for stage monitors, and a 1/4-inch output for a personal amplifier.
• Built-in Effects Loop: Includes an assignable effects loop with a wet/dry blend control, allowing you to incorporate your favorite stompbox pedals.
• On-Stage Control: Provides footswitches for muting the signal for silent tuning, switching between the two channels, or activating a power boost for solos.

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About the Countryman DT10 Type 10 Direct Box - Active DI

The Countryman DT10 Type 10 Direct Box is an active, professional-grade direct injection (DI) box designed to convert unbalanced, high-impedance instrument-level signals into balanced, low-impedance microphone-level signals. This transformation is essential for cleanly integrating electronic instruments like keyboards, bass guitars, and acoustic guitar pickups into professional audio systems, such as mixing consoles and recording interfaces, over long cable runs without noise or signal degradation. The DT10 is renowned for its exceptionally transparent sound, adding no audible coloration to the source signal, which makes it a trusted choice for studio recording, live sound reinforcement, and broadcast applications where signal integrity is paramount.

Constructed with a rugged, all-metal chassis, the DT10 is built to withstand the rigors of touring and daily professional use. It features Neutrik combo XLR/TRS input and output jacks, providing versatile connectivity options. The active circuitry is powered by phantom power (48V) supplied from the connected mixer, eliminating the need for batteries or external power supplies and ensuring reliable operation. A ground lift switch is included to eliminate hum caused by ground loops, a common issue in complex audio setups. The unit also provides a parallel, unaffected output (thru) to feed the performer's on-stage amplifier simultaneously.

The Countryman DT10 excels due to its high-quality components and precise engineering, resulting in a wide frequency response, low noise, and high headroom. Its simple, effective design focuses on performing its core function flawlessly without unnecessary features. For audio engineers and musicians who demand the purest possible signal path from instrument to console, the DT10 Active Direct Box represents a benchmark of reliability and sonic transparency.

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