Passive V. Active D.I. Boxes Flashcards
1
Q
Requires no power supply
A
Passive
2
Q
Cheap and Simple Design
A
Passive
3
Q
Input and output impedances are completely dependent on each side of the transformer
A
Passive
4
Q
Not suited for a wide variety of instruments
A
Passive
5
Q
Higher impedances can acts as “antenna” when run long distance, which is why the impedance is stepped down
A
Passive
6
Q
Uses electronic current to provide a constant low impedance output
A
Active
7
Q
Provides several switched attenuation values like -20, -40, and -60db
A
Active
8
Q
Can provide low and high filters
A
Active
9
Q
Powered by either batteried or phantom power (+47)
A
Active
10
Q
Can sometimes have a more full sounding frequency response, w/additional high and low frequency clarity
A
Active
