{"product_id":"samson-mda1","title":"Samson MDA1","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSamson MDA1 – Mono Active Direct Box for Instruments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Samson MDA1 is a rugged mono active DI designed to deliver clean, balanced audio from guitars, basses, keyboards, and other instruments to mixers and interfaces. With active circuitry, a flat frequency response, and the ability to run on either phantom power or battery, the MDA1 preserves tone, reduces noise, and ensures reliable performance on stage or in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive circuitry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains a flat frequency response and preserves high-end clarity, ideal for passive pickups and high-impedance sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced XLR output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a clean, low-noise signal for long cable runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e-15 dB pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles hot instruments and high-output devices without distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThru output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Send your instrument signal to an amp or monitor while sending a clean DI feed to FOH or recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoadworthy steel chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-gauge metal enclosure protects internal components for reliable touring use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MDA1 ensures your instrument’s tone stays clear and consistent in any environment. Whether you’re connecting to a live console, recording interface, or stagebox, it delivers noise-free, balanced output while allowing simultaneous amp monitoring via the Thru jack. Its robust build makes it ideal for frequent gigging and demanding production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono active direct box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48V phantom or 9V battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" instrument input + 1\/4\" thru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 dB \/ -15 dB attenuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-gauge steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamson MDA1 Active DI Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive sound, studio recording, bass and guitar rigs, keyboard setups, acoustic instruments with pickups, and stage monitoring workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with electric guitars, basses, keyboards, drum machines, synths, stage pianos, and any instrument with a 1\/4\" output. Supports phantom-powered or battery operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, low-noise active DI performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThru output for amp monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable steel chassis for touring use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with phantom power or battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo ground-lift switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono only (no stereo option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Samson MDA1 delivers reliable, clean DI performance for instruments of all kinds—an essential tool for live and studio setups, available now at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242799223052,"sku":"S-MDA1","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/samson-mda1-hero.jpg?v=1778058125","url":"https:\/\/soundium.com\/pt\/products\/samson-mda1","provider":"Soundium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}