Samson MD1PRO - S-MAX SERIES MONO PASSIVE DIRECT BOX
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The Essentials to Know About the STLX Direct Box
The Essentials to Know About the STLX Direct Box
- CUSTOM STLX Mu-Metal Shielded Transformer to preserve signal integrity and limit interference
- 3-position Pad Attenuator (0dB, -15dB, -30dB) to adapt to a wide range of levels
- Ground lift to reduce hum and ground loop issues on stage or in the studio
- Metal housing shock-resistant, with balanced XLR output and 6.35mm Thru Jack output
Manufacturer Information
Samson
https://samsontech.com
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Mogar Music France
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A DI Focused on Signal Fidelity and Durability
This direct box emphasizes the essentials: a reliable conversion to a balanced XLR output while maintaining a clean signal thanks to a Mu-Metal shielded transformer. Its robust metal format makes it a tool built for the demands of live performance, rehearsals, and fixed installations.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Ideal for musicians, technicians, and home studio users who want to connect an instrument or source with a 6.35mm Jack to a console, stage patch, or interface via XLR. The Thru output allows sending the signal simultaneously to an amp, which is practical for bass, keyboards, or any stage setup requiring amp monitoring.
Key Settings to Adapt to All Situations
3-Position Pad: More Control, Less Saturation
The Pad switch (0dB, -15dB, -30dB) allows handling high levels and avoiding input saturation while maintaining a comfortable adjustment margin on the console side.
Ground Lift: An Ally Against Unwanted Noise
The ground lift helps eliminate certain hums related to ground loops, particularly common when multiple pieces of equipment are powered from different circuits.
Technical specifications
| Rackable | No |
| Category | audio converter |
| Type | Box |
| Input | 1x 6.35mm Jack |
| Output | 1x Balanced XLR |
| Thru Output | 1x 6.35mm Jack |
| Pad Switch | 0dB, -15dB, -30dB |
| Ground lift | yes |
| Transformer | CUSTOM STLX Mu-Metal shielded |
| Housing | shock-resistant metal |
| Color | purple |
Questions frequently asked
Can a bass or keyboard be connected to this DI?
The 6.35 mm Jack input allows connecting an instrument source. The 6.35 mm Jack Thru output can simultaneously feed an amplifier.
What connectivity does the Samson MD1pro offer?
The conversion is done from a 6.35 mm Jack input to a balanced XLR output. A 6.35 mm Jack Thru output is also available.
How to avoid distortion with a high-level signal?
The three-position pad offers 0 dB, -15 dB, and -30 dB. This attenuation adapts the level sent to the balanced XLR output.
Does the DI have a ground lift to prevent hum?
An integrated ground lift switch helps reduce certain hums caused by ground loops.
Is the enclosure suitable for on-stage use?
The chassis is made of shock-resistant metal. The CUSTOM STLX shielded Mu-Metal transformer helps maintain a clean signal. The format is not rack-mountable.



