MDB Series Direct Boxes
Ready
For Anything
From acoustic guitars to laptops, always sound your best with MDB Series Direct Boxes. Available in four different models, the MDB Series will give you the peace of mind that your sound will faithfully get to your audience the way that you hear it on stage.
Premium
Without the price tag
Direct boxes are an essential tool for any stage or studio. They make it easy to get clean, low-noise audio to a mixer no matter what instrument you are using. Available in four versatile models, our ultra-affordable DI's offer the Mackie sound quality that you expect with Built-Like-A-Tank™ construction for maximum reliability. From acoustic guitars to laptops, be ready for anything with MDB Series direct boxes.
versatility
The Perfect Match
With four models to choose from, you can get the perfect match for your instruments. Acoustic guitars and keyboards are right at home with the MDB-1P and MDB-2P.
High output instruments will appreciate the extra headroom in the MDB-1A.
rugged
Built-Like-A-Tank™
From the inside out, MDB Series direct boxes are built to last. Thick steel chassis, impact resistant corners, and long-wearing jacks will keep these in your bag for years to come.
Quality
Premium Analog Circuitry
MDB Series direct boxes offer excellent noise performance and transparency. Whether you are in the studio or performing on stage, your instruments will always sound as good as they do at the source.
connect
Get the best sound from your laptop
The MDB-USB is the ultimate way to get pristine digital audio from your laptop directly to a mixer or front-of-house in a venue.
Mackie MDB-2P Overview
The Mackie MDB-2P is a stereo passive direct box designed to connect two mono instruments or a single stereo instrument to microphone preamps for musicians and audio engineers in recording sessions, houses of worship, and live stage applications. It converts high-impedance, instrument-level signal via its 1/4" TS unbalanced inputs to low-impedance, mic-level outputs via balanced XLR 3-pin jacks. Two 1/4" TS thru jacks allow simultaneous connection to amplifiers or pedalboards.
Each channel offers a -15 dB pad for reducing the input level to prevent distortion when using a high-gain source. The ground-lift switch inhibits hum caused by ground loops. Due to passive design principles, the MDB-2P requires no batteries or power supply. Its sturdy steel chassis enables confident use in the studio or on the road.
Connect two mono instruments such as guitars or basses or a stereo instrument such as a keyboard to microphone preamps
Converts high-impedance, unbalanced 1/4" TS inputs to low-impedance, balanced XLR mic-level outputs
1/4" thru jacks for routing to amplifiers or pedalboards
Per-channel -15 dB pad prevents overloading when accepting signal from a loud source
Ground-lift switch minimizes hum
Passive design requires no batteries or power supply
Mackie MDB-2P Specs
| Type |
Passive |
| Input Connections |
2 x 1/4" TS unbalanced |
| Output Connectors |
2 x 1/4" TS unbalanced
2 x XLR 3-pin balanced |
| Input Impedance |
140 kOhms unbalanced |
| Output Impedance |
400 Ohms unbalanced |
| Impedance Ratio |
350:1 |
| Pad |
-15 dB |
| Controls |
2 x pad switches
1 x ground-lift switch |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.2 dB) |
| Dynamic Range |
128 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
0.002% from 1 kHz |
| Power Requirement |
None |
| Construction Material |
Heavy-gauge steel chassis |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.5 x 3.4 x 5.8" / 38 x 86 x 147 mm |
| Weight |
0.8 lb / 0.4 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
1.12 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7 x 5.75 x 2.9" |
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