Strymon PCH Active Direct Interface
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PCH has a recording console-quality headphone amplifier onboard, making it easy to monitor or practice listening to the sound of your entire rig or pedalboard in full stereo, no matter the pedal order or the components.
No matter what instrument or genre of music you play, if you need to connect unbalanced outputs to a PA, recording interface or flat response speaker system, PCH is the ultimate choice for an absolutely transparent stereo direct interface - and it's the only one that you can listen to locally via the headphone amp.
Features
• Two channel design - use in stereo or dual mono, whichever fits your setup• Runs on 9VDC - internally converted to 24V to be virtually unclippable
• Onboard headphone amplifier powerful enough to drive high impedance headphones
• Switchable Mic/Line level operation for the XLR outputs
• Defeatable ground lift for the XLR outputs
• Defeatable Sum for the Thru outputs
• Internal supply uses custom transformer for galvanic isolation
• Basically, PCH runs off of a modified internal mini Ojai power supply
• Flat frequency response
• Extremely low THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
• Thick 3mm extruded aluminum external shell with 5mm ribs for bulletproof protection
• Shell awning design protects headphone volume pot while allowing easy access to jacks
• High quality long life jacks and switches
Specifications
InInput Impedance: 1 MΩ
Max Input Level: +20dBu
Thru
Output Impedance: 100 Ω
SNR: +135dB (A-Weight)
Noise Floor: -115dBV (10-22kHz no A-Weight)
Gain Relative to Inputs: +0dB
Frequency Response: +/- 0.25dB, 10Hz - 80kHz+
HP
Output Impedance: 2 Ω
Frequency Response: +/- 0.25dB, 10Hz - 80kHz
XLR, Line Setting
Output Impedance: 275 Ω
SNR: +130dB (A-Weight)
Noise Floor: -110dBV (10-22kHz no A-Weight)
Gain Relative to Inputs: +0dB
Maximum Output Level: +20dBu
Frequency Response: +/- 0.25dB, 10Hz - 80kHz+
XLR, Mic Setting
Output Impedance: 100 Ω
Gain Relative to Inputs: -20dB
Maximum Output Level: +0.0dBu
SNR: +125dB
Noise Floor: -125 dBV (10-22kHz no A-Weight)
Frequency response: +/- 0.25dB, 10Hz - 80kHz+
Power Supply
Input Voltage: 9VDC
Current Requirement: 500mA
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- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
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Purchasing additional years of coverage
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If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| PCH Active Direct Interface | 830068 |
