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Countryman Type 85S 2-channel Active Instrument Direct Box

Class A Discrete FET Stereo Direct Box
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Don't Lose Your Tone Going Direct!

Countryman's Type 85S stereo direct box connects any high impedance instrument, even piezo pickups, to a balanced mic input while providing a strong, clean signal to the mix board without adding noise or distortion.

The Type 85S uses only hand selected, high-quality discrete components woven into a single ended, Class A circuit - much like a classic tube mic preamp! The sound? Smooth and sweet. Ultra rugged and ready for the road, we've heard stories of engineers running over their Type 85S with a truck and then using it in a gig the same day! Another stand-out feature is the fact that the Countryman Type 85S stereo direct box can always isolate ground, even when running on Phantom power, eliminating unwanted hum and buzz.

Countryman Type 85S Stereo Direct Box Features at a Glance:
  • High quality discrete components for maximum sound quality
  • Accepts phantom power
  • Can be powered with a 9V battery
Don't lose your tone by going direct, use the Countryman Type 85S stereo direct box!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Active DI
  • Channels: 2
  • Pads: -15dB, -30dB
  • Ground Lift: Yes
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4", 2 x RCA
  • Outputs: 2 x XLR
  • Power Source: 48V Phantom Power / 9V battery
  • Height: 2.0"
  • Depth: 6.25"
  • Width: 4.0"
  • Weight: 1.2 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DT85S

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Rated 5/5

An absolute tank!

Get it. You'll love it.
Music background: Live engineer 10+ years
Rated 5/5

Amazing DI! A+

I got my type 85s in the mail yesterday. I must comment on this awesome DI. I was blown away, and that"s pretty hard to achieve!! I tested it with my backing tracks and it sounds incredibly musical. This DI definitely saturates when pushed in such a pleasing way. It has pristine pace, rhythm and timing; it creates a soundstage for the listener/player that allows one to really feel out syncopated parts. It presents multi tracks beautifully to the ear, easier to hear complex arrangements. Highly recommend for dance music. The sweetwater sales reps I spoke to didn"t know much about his piece, kept guiding me towards Radial but I"ve been using Radial for a long time and was ready for a change.
Music background: BM Berklee ‘07 Sound Engineer @ Club Space/Floyd/the Gound. @neopolitanmusic
Rated 5/5

ONLY DI BOX YOU WILL EVER NEED

This is my first two channel Countryman but I have had two of the single channel units previously. My son and daughter-in-law now have those units. They play out every weekend and needed a good DI BOX to go direct to the house systems where they play. After hearing my gear thru the Countryman 85 they understood the need for them. I now run this two channel Countryman 85s in a stereo format and it sounds wonderful. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? You bet!!!
Music background: Long time player
Rated 5/5

Solid as a Rock

Accommodating nearly every line input connector under the sun (save bare wire terminals), this box is a great member of the kit!
Music background: Violinist, producer, bass player, French hornist, controllerist, broadcast engineer
Rated 4/5

Looks to be just what I needed.

Unfortunately, by the time I got it, I had already bought a lesser unit to finish the job. But, on the positive side, next time I will have the right equipment for the job. Let's all hope for productive future.
Music background: Retired, with a very expensive hobby.
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