Direct Box

The Type 85S is a two-channel version of the classic Type 85 FET direct box. With several input connector options, a huge dynamic range, and three pad settings, the Type 85S is an excellent choice for a wide variety of stereo or two-channel applications.

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 1 dB)
Noise (shorted input, BW = 22 Hz to 20 kHz): 0.63 uVrms (-122 dBVrms)
Distortion (1 Vpp in):
THD (1 kHz): < 0.018%
IMD (10 kHz/60 Hz, 4:1): < 0.08%
Cross-Talk Rejection: > 105 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Power Options:
48 V Phantom (1.6 mA)
9 V Battery
Input Protection: 220 Vrms and 20,000 V static discharges
Transformer Isolation Voltage: > 500 V from instrument ground to XLR output pin 1
Gain Options:
0 dB pad: -10 dB
-15 dB pad: -25 dB
-30 dB pad: -40 dB
RF Filtering:
Input: 250 kHz low-pass filter
Output: 30 kHz low-pass filter
Maximum Input Level (1% THD):
0 dB pad: 5 Vpp
-15 dB pad: 28 Vpp
-30 dB pad: 158 Vpp
(Equal to 800 Watts into 4 Ohms)
Input Resistance:
0 dB pad: 10 MOhm
-15, -30 dB pad: 10 kOhm
RCA and 1/8" inputs: 20 kOhms
Input Capacitance: 160 pF (equal to 2 ft of low-capacitance guitar cable)
Output Polarity: Pin 2 positive (Note: the one-channel Type 85 is Pin 3 positive)
Dimensions: 6.25" x 4" x 2" (152 mm x 77 mm x 45 mm)
Weight: 31.2 oz (0.88 kg)