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Strymon PCH X1 Active DI Isolator

Strymon PCH X1 Active DI Isolator

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Sale price €209,00 Regular price €229,00

Product details

Main features

  • Power48V phantom powered, with an LED that shows when phantom power is present
  • Isolationcustom output transformer for galvanic isolation and ground loop removal
  • Connectionsbuffered hi-Z 1/4" input, balanced XLR out and passive 1/4" thru
  • Filterthree-position high-pass filter (off, 80Hz, 240Hz) plus ground lift

Overview

The Strymon PCH X1 is a mono active DI box and line isolator. It runs on 48V phantom power and uses a custom output transformer for galvanic isolation. It converts an unbalanced instrument or line source into a balanced, low-impedance signal for a mixer or preamp. Guitarists, bassists, keyboard players and anyone running an amp/cab simulator, modeler or laptop on stage or in the studio can use it.

  • Phantom powered: runs on 48V phantom power from the desk, with an LED that shows when power is present
  • Transformer isolation: a custom audio transformer on the output removes most ground loops
  • Buffered high-impedance input: a mono 1/4" input feeds an active, balanced XLR output
  • Passive thru: an unbuffered 1/4" thru sends the input on to an amp, pedal or stage monitor, separate from the XLR feed
  • Three-position high-pass filter: off, 80Hz to tame rumble, or 240Hz to clear more low end in a busy mix
  • Ground lift switch for the XLR output

The PCH X1 has a flat frequency response, within 0.5dB from 10Hz to 80kHz, so it passes the source through without colouring the tone. Strymon's setup examples cover live guitar and bass, live acoustic, live laptop rigs and recording guitar or bass. The housing is extruded aluminium, 3mm thick, and the unit is designed and built in the USA. If you need two channels, the PCH X2 puts two X1 circuits in one enclosure.

Specifications· 17 details

General

Type
Active direct interface / line isolator, mono
Channels
1
Transformer
Custom audio transformer, galvanic isolation
Frequency response
Flat within 0.5dB, 10Hz–80kHz
Enclosure
Extruded aluminium, 3mm

Connections

Input
1 x 1/4", unbalanced, high impedance, buffered
Thru
1 x 1/4", unbalanced, passive (unbuffered)
Output
1 x XLR, balanced, low impedance, active

Controls

High-pass filter
Off / 240Hz / 80Hz
Ground lift
XLR output

Power

Power
48V phantom power
Indicator
Power LED

Audio

Input impedance
2 MΩ
Maximum input level
+20.5dBu
XLR output impedance
100 Ω
Gain
-20dB
Frequency response (detailed)
±0.25dB 20Hz–30kHz; ±0.5dB 10Hz–80kHz (13.6kΩ load, HPF off)

About the brand

Strymon

Strymon combines powerful digital signal processing with uncompromising analog design, creating iconic delays, reverbs, and modulation pedals trusted by guitarists, producers, and sound designers worldwide.
Origin
US
Founded
2009
Products
53
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