{"product_id":"strymon-pch-x1","title":"STRYMON PCH X1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Real Transformation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting a typical direct box on a high quality analyzer can reveal all manner of hidden issues -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunits sold as premium often exhibit audio behavior that is anything but, especially in the low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrequency region or in measured total harmonic distortion. If you disregard all of the technical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emumbo jumbo it just boils down to this: the audio running through your direct box is often\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebeing treated poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur phantom-powered and transformer-isolated PCH X1 and X2 active direct interfaces are\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edifferent. Designed to be pristine-sounding before any other feature, these are units that you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecan trust implicitly to handle your audio, no matter what kind of signal it is. Other direct boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecan distort low frequencies to the point where a low B on a bass guitar barely resembles the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einput, but the PCH X1 and X2 remain flat from far lower than that (10Hz) to well above what\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edogs can hear (80KHz) within half of a db, as well as remaining clean and quiet throughout that range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeature Rich\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with pristine audio, PCH X1 and X2 were designed with a host of real-world features that\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emake them ideal as direct interfaces and line isolators. Housed in a bulletproof 3mm extruded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealuminum chassis for protection, it doesn’t matter if you’re using them on a loud stage or in a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003equiet world-class recording studio, X1 and X2 balance your audio perfectly - and they’re small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eenough to fit just about anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX2 is really two X1’s in the same enclosure, so their audio performance and behavior are largely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eidentical. Each channel’s audio passes through a custom transformer, eliminating most ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eloops and offering true galvanic isolation. Each unit also features a ground lift switch per\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003echannel to combat hum, as well as a three position high pass filter that allows you to roll off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elow frequencies at two different points: 80Hz for taming rumble, and 240Hz for more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edramatically carving out space in the mix for low frequencies on other instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX2 features a phase reversal switch for reversing the polarity of the left XLR output, as well as a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSum switch that sums the inputs together and passes them to the left outputs (the right XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eoutput mutes to let you know Sum is engaged), allowing you to interface with both mono and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estereo scenarios on the go without having to rewire anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the X1 and X2 feature a non-buffered Thru output in addition to the balanced XLR out,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eallowing you to feed the input signal to an additional device like an onstage monitor or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einstrument amplifier separately from the balanced output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDESIGNED FOR TRANSPARENCY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom audio transformer per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns on phantom power (each channel requires power)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround Lift Switch per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-position high pass filter on each input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefeatable Sum feature merges the Left and Right inputs and sends them to the Left outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely flat frequency response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely low total harmonic distortion (THD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick 3mm extruded aluminum shell with 5mm ribs for bulletproof protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell awning design protects switches while allowing easy access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh quality long life jacks and switches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical Specs for PCH X1 and PCH X2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Impedance: 2 MΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(For PCH X2, when SUM enabled: 4 kΩ)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Input Level: +20.5dBu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR Out Output Impedance: 100 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain Relative to Inputs: -20dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Output Level: +0.5dBu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoise Floor: -123 dBu (10-22kHz no A-Weight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+\/- 0.25dB, 20Hz - 30kHz (13.6KΩ load, HPF off)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+\/- 0.5dB, 10Hz - 80kHz (13.6KΩ load, HPF off)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+\/- 0.5dB, 20Hz - 20kHz (600Ω load, HPF off)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency Response (HPF 80Hz, 240Hz):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1kHz:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.0007% (-10dBu out)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100Hz: 0.0035% (-10dBu out)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50Hz:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.0125% (-10dBu out)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThru\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain Relative to Inputs: +0dB, (For PCH X2, when SUM enabled: -6dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput Impedance: 0Ω, (For PCH X2, when SUM enabled: 1 kΩ)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5mA @ +48VDC (per channel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eControls and Routing (the + hashmarks)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn - 1\/4\" unbalanced, TS, high-impedance input(s). Connect guitar, bass, keyboard, amp+cab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esimulation pedal, drum machine, modeler or any audio source needing to be balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThru - 1\/4\" unbalanced, Left and Right, TS output(s). Passes your unbuffered input source(s) to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eamplifiers, effects, or other devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLR Out - Balanced, low impedance output(s). Connect to a mixing console or other low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eimpedance gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStereo Sum - Engage SUM to merge the stereo inputs and feed them to both the Left Thru and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEFT XLR output (the Right output will be muted to let you know Sum is engaged).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround Lift - Engage to lift the ground if you experience hum on the XLR Out(s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariable HPF - Allows 6db\/octave filtering of low frequencies below either 80Hz or 240Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhase Reverse - reverses the polarity of the Left channel XLR output\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STRYMON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45747603636397,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/3449\/7197\/files\/PCHX1_Press_TopDown_HQ.jpg?v=1771435701","url":"https:\/\/www.detroitmodular.com\/products\/strymon-pch-x1","provider":"Detroit Modular","version":"1.0","type":"link"}