ARX DI-6SM Six Channel Active Direct Box, MicrophoneLine Splitter and Line Mixer

About the DI6SM
It's a fact of audio life that a lot of equipment that has to be connected to professional audio systems isn't impedance or level compatible.

Interfaces Unlimited
MP3 players, Tape/cassette/DVD/CD decks, audio for video, drum machines, synthesizers, bass guitars, computers; at some stage all these need linking up to Balanced inputs, whether the application is Live sound, Studio or Broadcast.
To solve these problems, we've developed the DI-6SM:

• Six active D.I. (Direct Injection) boxes,
• plus a 6 into 1 Line Mixer,
• plus a 1 to 6 Microphone or Line Splitter,

All of this in a compact, all steel 1 RU package.

A Pro Audio Toolbox
This unique and flexible audio toolbox allows Six independent unbalanced audio sources to easily and quietly interface with Balanced pro audio systems, either to individual channels or summed down to one Master output.

But that's not all. 
By pressing a single switch on the rear panel the DI-6SM will change modes - from 6 Direct Boxes plus Mixer to being a 6 way Splitter (mic/line distribution amplifier). Now it will split an incoming microphone or line signal to 6 individual outputs or zones, with an XLR Loop Out to send the microphone output off to a mixing desk as well. Switchable phantom power and Gain trim for the Mic input completes this new package
On the front panel, each channel has 2 IN/OUT jacks, a level control from infinity (off) through 0dB to +15dB gain, and a Clip indicator LED.
The Master section has a Master volume control and status LEDs indicating whether the unit is in DI+Mixer or in Splitter mode. For your convenience there is also a balanced jack Mix output on the front panel, in parallel with the balanced XLR Mix output on the rear panel.
In addition, as on all ARX single rack unit equipment, each channel has a numbered marker panel ('scribble strip') you can write on for easy confirmation of channel assigns.

Universal AC Power
AC power range is a universal 100 to 120V or 220 to 240V AC, and is connected to the unit via a removable power lead and standard 3 pin IEC connector, with built-in fuse and voltage change switch.
With so many handy functions, plus a true 'user friendly' layout, it's no wonder people call the DI-6SM 'A total Audio Patching System in 1 RU!

Channels 1 - 6

High Z Input Impedance 2.2 Meg Ohm
Max Channel Gain 15dB
Clip LED Illuminates 1dB prior to clip
Direct Output Impedance 300 ohms Balanced
Max Input Level +20dB
Max Output Level +21dB
Signal to Noise -96dB(unity gain)
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20KHz, ±0.5dB
Distortion < 0> Output Connector 3 pin XLR

Master Section
Output Impedance 300 Ohms Balanced
Max Output Level +21dB
Signal to Noise -90dB (unity gain)
Frequency Response 10Hz to 20KHz, ±0.5dB
Distortion < 0> Output Connector 3 pin XLR

Splitter Section
Maximum Level + 20dB
Mic Input Gain 20dB to 60dB
Mic Input Impedance 4 KOhm, Balanced
Line Input Impedance 20 KOhms, Balanced

Input Connector XLR
Frequency Response 10Hz—20KHz ±0.5dB
AC Power 100-120, 220-240 V AC, 8 VA
Size 19”W x 6”D x 1¾”H, 482 x 155 x 44mm
Weight 2.2 Kg (5 lbs)

• Hi Impedance (Hi Z) insulated jack Input and Output connectors
• Level control with up to +15dB of Gain available
• Clip LED indicator
• Marker panels for labelling DI assigns
• Master Level controls
• Status LEDs for DI+Mixer or Splitter modes, Phantom power
• Mix Output jack

Rear Panel

• Balanced XLR Outputs
• Individual Audio Ground Lift switches and status LEDs
• XLR and jack Master Outputs
• XLR Input for splitter operation and XLR Loop Output
• Splitter/DI + Mixer mode switch
• Mic or Line level input switch
• Phantom power switch
• AC input connector, with voltage switch and fuse.