Mission-critical 8-channel Class A DI
The proprietary Class A direct injection circuit in Phoenix Audio's DRS Series mic preamps is so popular that the company has made it available in an 8-channel 1RU chassis, the N-8 DI. As electronic instrumentation has skyrocketed over the last decade or so, high-quality DIs have become mission-critical. Whether you rock an elaborate synth rig, laptops, loop-stations, or just want a great-sounding DI for tracking your electric bass, the N-8 DI is an ideal choice. With its unique gain architecture, Phoenix Audio's Nice DI technology handily delivers a broad tonal palette, elevating direct signals to the level of artistry we have accorded working with mic signals.
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Hi-fidelity transformerless input stage
The Phoenix N-8 DI features a fully discrete Class A circuit design, handwired with mil-spec silver connections and clad in a rugged steel 1RU rackmount chassis. A transformerless 10 Mohm ultra-high impedance input stage preserves the tonal character of the source and delivers a clean, sturdy signal into the circuit without the treble loss or sluggish low-end characteristic of many inferior DI designs. With the N-8 DI, you'll delight to the punchy, full-bodied sounds required for the powerful, complex, and often bombastic sonic signature of modern music.
Masterful transformer-balanced output stage
Phoenix Audio couples their custom-wound DB694 output transformer to a fully discrete, proprietary DSOP-2 output amplifier, itself a direct descendant of the renowned TF1 amp that Phoenix chief designer David Rees developed as an upgrade for vintage Neve 80 Series console modules. Outperforming the TF1, the DSOP-2 represents a pinnacle of Class A output circuit design, offering a seamless tonal range from ultra-clean to gorgeously saturated. With its big iron and massive headroom, you can drive the DSOP-2 to taste. Crank it to elicit beautifully saturated tones; back off for a cleaner high-fidelity sound, or dial up any flavor in-between.
Incredible versatility
And because the N-8 DI accepts unbalanced line level and levels up to 0dBu, you can use it as a line-amp in the studio or on the road. Simply input any signal to enhance it with lush Class A tone. With an easy-recall stepped gain control on every channel, nailing your target sound is a cinch. Sweetwater engineers are finding the Phoenix Audio N-8 DI be superbly musical, versatile, and intuitive; able to breathe new life into any direct injected signal. We think you'll agree.
Phoenix Audio N-8 DI Features:
- 8-channel Class A active DI; steel 1RU rackmount chassis
- Discrete, Class A transformerless ultra-high-impedance 10 Mohm input stage
- Class A, discrete DSOP-2 output with custom-wound DB694 transformer
- Stepped output pots for each channel with generous 30dB gain range
- Per-channel 15dB pad with illuminated switch
- Polarity reverse on every channel with illuminated switch
- Per-channel ground lift with illuminated switch
- Front-panel, per-channel 1/4″ TS input jacks; TS through jacks
- External 24V PSU with lockable connector
- 8 channel Main outputs on D-sub
- 8 channel Monitor outputs on D-sub
- Accepts unbalanced line level and signals up to 0dBu
- Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.5dB
- Maximum Output: +26dBu @ 1kHz
- Noise: –90dB, 22Hz–22kHz
