Monoprice Stage Right by Sound Block Passive Direct Box with Ground Lift and Attenuator Black

Throw the Sound Block in a bag, trunk, or anywhere cable and misc. audio supplies are stored. The heavy‑duty construction and passive electronics make the Sound Block nearly indestructible. This Direct Interface is extremely versatile as a Lo to Hi‑Z transformer for electric instruments and devices to XLR mic inputs or as Lo‑Hi‑Z to use a microphone with a guitar amp (not recommended only because guitar amps make terrible PAs).
High level outputs from active instruments and even speaker outputs are not a problem when using the ‑20 or ‑40 db attenuator switch. The Sound Block is a very easy to use passive device. Simply plug your 1/4" output from a guitar or electric piano, plug an XLR cable into your mixer's channel input, and you're done. A ground lift is provided for use in older buildings with janky wiring or if circuits are different from stage to where the sound system is located.
Features:
- Heavy‑duty 14 gauge steel construction
- Bidirectional impedance matching
- Use with high output signals, including speakers
- ‑20dB and ‑40dB pad options
- Easy to use passive electronic device
- Control hum and buzz from stage with the ground lift
- 50 ohms TRS parallel input impedance
- 50 ohms TRS Parallel output impedance
- 600 ohms XLR‑M balanced input and output impedance






Support Files:
- Quick User Guide (Apr 29, 2016)


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Updated Feb 15, 2022

Warning: This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov