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The handy Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box eliminates impedance mismatches allowing you to run long cables without hum and noise. It is capable of converting nearly any sound source from guitar to speaker and includes attenuation and ground lift functions. Housed in a rugged aluminum case for years of hard-living road service.
Full-featured controls and connections of the Nady ADI-1 include On/Off, Ground Lift, and Guitar/Speaker Source Select input attenuation switches; unbalanced 1/4" TS Input and Parallel Link Output jacks; and servo-balanced XLR Output jack.
Parallel link output allows ultimate hookup flexibility by enabling applications such as connection to the input of the backline or monitor amplifier.
No compromise circuit design and stringent component selection provide absolutely flat, full frequency response across the entire audio spectrum, and negligible distortion for the most natural, powerful audio available.
Portable aircraft aluminum extruded case for ultimate roadworthiness, long life and reliability. The Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box is powered either by console's +48V phantom power or internal 9V battery.
Full-featured controls and connections of the Nady ADI-1 include On/Off, Ground Lift, and Guitar/Speaker Source Select input attenuation switches; unbalanced 1/4" TS Input and Parallel Link Output jacks; and servo-balanced XLR Output jack.
Parallel link output allows ultimate hookup flexibility by enabling applications such as connection to the input of the backline or monitor amplifier.
No compromise circuit design and stringent component selection provide absolutely flat, full frequency response across the entire audio spectrum, and negligible distortion for the most natural, powerful audio available.
Portable aircraft aluminum extruded case for ultimate roadworthiness, long life and reliability. The Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box is powered either by console's +48V phantom power or internal 9V battery.
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Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box
OVERVIEW
Keep those electrons flowing smoothly and keep your sound clean!
The handy Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box eliminates impedance mismatches allowing you to run long cables without hum and noise. It is capable of converting nearly any sound source from guitar to speaker and includes attenuation and ground lift functions. Housed in a rugged aluminum case for years of hard-living road service.
Full-featured controls and connections of the Nady ADI-1 include On/Off, Ground Lift, and Guitar/Speaker Source Select input attenuation switches; unbalanced 1/4" TS Input and Parallel Link Output jacks; and servo-balanced XLR Output jack.
Parallel link output allows ultimate hookup flexibility by enabling applications such as connection to the input of the backline or monitor amplifier.
No compromise circuit design and stringent component selection provide absolutely flat, full frequency response across the entire audio spectrum, and negligible distortion for the most natural, powerful audio available.
Portable aircraft aluminum extruded case for ultimate roadworthiness, long life and reliability. The Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box is powered either by console's +48V phantom power or internal 9V battery.
FEATURES
- Eliminates impedance mismatches
- Permits long cables without hum and noise
- Converts nearly any sound source
- Attenuation and ground lift functions
- Rugged aluminum case
This is a must for tour stage setup. Order today!
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good audio (9)
- Easy to use (8)
- Versatile (6)
- Professional functions (4)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Performances (9)
- Home studio (8)
- Amateur recording (6)
- Outdoor events / games (5)
- Professional recording (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (8), Professional musician (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Does what it should..
Generally does what it should do. Had to test out all the settings until I found the correct one. But once I did it is working great. In my case was using a...Read complete review
Generally does what it should do. Had to test out all the settings until I found the correct one. But once I did it is working great. In my case was using a Focusrite interface with a "pad" option. Just be sure that it is not enabled if your interface has it, as that was a problem for me. In my case it is not so easy to turn on or off and requires running the Mix control program on system to turn off and on. The documentation for this AD-1 box is not so great, and it is incorrect about the power light. Just know that the power light on your AD-1 box WILL NOT illuminate if phantom power is turned on for any device/interface the AD-1 is connected to. Don't waste your time like I did trying to troubleshoot that issue and ignore this from the AD-1 documentation.
"(1A) POWER ON INDICATOR
This LED lights whenever the unit is on, either from external phantom power, or from
internal battery power when the unit is switched ON.
This is NOT CORRECT. The power indicator light only comes on when the unit is only using the 9v battery. When connected to any device with phantom power the power indicator light on the AD-1 box DOES NOT COME ON.
So they need to update their manual or fix the issue with the power light so that is does come on. Wasted many hours until I figured this out.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Product Needs More Instructions
You really should provide more info on how (and when) to hook up this product correctly.
You really should provide more info on how (and when) to hook up this product correctly.
Reviewed by 13 customers
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
Generally does what it should do. Had to test out all the settings until I found the correct one. But once I did it is working great. In my case was using a Focusrite interface with a "pad" option. Just be sure that it is not enabled if your interface has it, as that was a problem for me. In my case it is not so easy to turn on or off and requires running the Mix control program on system to turn off and on. The documentation for this AD-1 box is not so great, and it is incorrect about the power light. Just know that the power light on your AD-1 box WILL NOT illuminate if phantom power is turned on for any device/interface the AD-1 is connected to. Don't waste your time like I did trying to troubleshoot that issue and ignore this from the AD-1 documentation.
"(1A) POWER ON INDICATOR
This LED lights whenever the unit is on, either from external phantom power, or from
internal battery power when the unit is switched ON.
This is NOT CORRECT. The power indicator light only comes on when the unit is only using the 9v battery. When connected to any device with phantom power the power indicator light on the AD-1 box DOES NOT COME ON.
So they need to update their manual or fix the issue with the power light so that is does come on. Wasted many hours until I figured this out.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
- Power light does not come on using Phanton power
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
Great product but the power light does not come on when using phantom power. The instructions state that power light comes on when powered by Phantom power or battery power. It does illuminate using a 9 volt. The unit works well.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Professional Functions
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
Solved my issue.
Pros
- Clear Sound
Cons
- Not easy to get the 9 volt battery in
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
It seems pretty well made. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was that the battery compartment makes it a little awkward to install the 9 volt battery. Also, I was surprised to find that the power light doesn't come on when using phantom power. It only comes on when using battery power. That was a little confusing and there was no mention of it in the manual. However, it did take the ground hum out of recording my Strat and that was exactly what I needed it to do.
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
Works well!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
Bought this to have in my 'toolkit'. Fist time use was doing sound for an acoustic band with a mandolin plugged into the input set to 'instrument'. Worked just fine.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
Used to match an unbalanced signal to a balanced signal.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Professional Functions
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
For ten spot each on a SDOTD you can't beat it.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
I have spent hundreds and have not got any better results good for the money
Pros
Cons
- Need more info on how to use
Best Uses
- Performances
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
You really should provide more info on how (and when) to hook up this product correctly.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Professional Functions
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
I bought 2 at the Hot Deals' sale price. Units work as expected with decent build quality.
As others have stated, the LED power indicator does not light when using phantom power.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
Great pice for a di box
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Nady ADI-1 Active Direct Box:
Great design and does the job as expected.
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