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product_id: 73581922
title: "Mackie MDB Series Active Direct Box (MDB-1A)"
brand: "mackie"
price: "€ 121.81"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/73581922-mackie-mdb-series-active-direct-box-mdb-1a
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# Powered by 48V phantom power High-impedance 1/4" input for active instruments Merge switch sums stereo to mono output Mackie MDB Series Active Direct Box (MDB-1A)

**Brand:** mackie
**Price:** € 121.81
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎛️ Elevate your live sound with pro-grade clarity and seamless stereo merging!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mackie MDB Series Active Direct Box (MDB-1A) by mackie
- **How much does it cost?** € 121.81 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/73581922-mackie-mdb-series-active-direct-box-mdb-1a)

## Best For

- mackie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mackie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug-and-Play Power:** Powered by standard 48V phantom power—no extra batteries or adapters needed.
- • **Noise-Free Performance:** Balanced XLR output with ground lift and polarity switches ensures hum-free, professional sound.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** High-impedance input with thru output keeps your signal chain flexible and pristine.
- • **Crystal-Clear Signal Integrity:** Experience distortion-free, high-headroom audio for your active guitars and basses.
- • **Seamless Stereo to Mono Conversion:** Merge switch effortlessly combines stereo sources into a balanced mono output.

## Overview

The Mackie MDB-1A Active Direct Box is engineered for active instruments, offering a high-impedance 1/4" input with thru output, balanced XLR output with ground lift, and polarity/low cut switches. Its merge switch allows stereo sources to be summed to mono, and it runs on convenient 48V phantom power, delivering distortion-free, high-headroom audio ideal for professional stage and studio use.

## Description

Great for active instruments like guitars and basses with active pickups and preamps, the MDB-1A active DI features increased headroom and distortion-free operation. Featuring a 1/4" high-impedance input and thru with -20dB pad plus a merge switch that turns the thru jack into a second input, perfect for summing a stereo source to a mono output. The balanced XLR output features switches for polarity, low cut, and ground lift. For maximum convenience, the MDB-1A is powered by 48V phantom power.

## Features

- High-impedance 1/4" input with Thru output
- Balanced XLR output with ground lift
- Low cut and polarity switches
- Merge switch allows connection of stereo sources which are then summed to mono at the output
- Powered via 48V phantom power

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mackie
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 400 Watts
- **Frequency Response:** 20 KHz
- **Connectivity Technology:** XLR
- **Audio Output Mode:** Balanced XLR

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

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*Product available on Desertcart Ireland*
*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-05-25*