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Your cart is empty.The AV Direct from ART is a multi-purpose tool that allows you to plug in virtually any sound source to an XLR input. The AV Direct is the ideal input solution for any application where stereo iPods, Laptop computers, consumer DVD players, consumer HiFi equipment, or video machines have to be connected to a single XLR microphone level input. Unlike standard gender bender cables or DI boxes, the AV Direct can accept virtually any input connection and output level (including amplified speaker outputs) and offers remote level control, ideal for setting the volume of your component at the source. Since you never know what might get thrown your way, every engineer needs an AV Direct in their toolbox! ART AV Direct at a Glance: A multitude of input options Professional features for professional results A multitude of input options The AV Direct has stereo RCA, 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch
Bronks
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018
Work well as audio interface between sound device and mixer. Reasonably priced with many connection options. A bit bulky compared to my Rapco LTIBLOX with ground lift. They both function the same by principle. However, the ART AV direct is more versatile for its various connection options.
Moish
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017
Not made well at all. Worked great for 3 gigs, then it just stopped working.
JH
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2016
Great solution for situations where people need to plug into your PA and all show up with different leads. Works well and is road worthy. I have been using and abusing these for years.
BBarnes
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2015
The AVDirect immediately warmed up the harsh and digital sound of my pc going into the sound board. It took out the ground hum and allowed me to roll off the high buzz. Also lets me boost the signal a little to keep the sound board from adding undesired noise by keeping the gain down to a reasonable level. Great job, ART!
T. Tudor
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2014
I had to give a video presentation and needed a way to tie my projector into the audio system of the hall I was going to. I've seen a few others have these gadgets and decided it was just the item to fit the bill. Worked fantastic! Had a line-level RCA output from my projector, and it came across the PA crystal clear. Very happy with it.
Rick Braman
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2014
I bought this for our local community center when I volunteer as sound tech. We have struggled for years with people coming in with all sorts of different devices trying to put audio into our system. I finally convinced the powers that be that we need something like this, and it has solved all the problems. It gives a clear sound from everything we have connected so far, and I really like the volume control on the device. It makes it much easier to simply set a max volume at the board, then control the volume at the source when the presentation begins. A solidly built product that performs very well.
H2
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2013
I use this to connect my laptop direct to our board so that I can trigger loops and control a click track with Ableton Live.Previously, I had to use an audio interface to get signal from my laptop to the board. My signal chain here was laptop --> firewire cable --> firewire-audio interface --> 1/4 cable out --> DI box --> XLR cable --> snake. I also have to fiddle with audio routing since the computer requires manual rerouting to send audio through my firewire interface.But with the AVDirect, my signal chain is much simpler, Laptop --> minijack to RCA cable --> AVDirect --> XLR, and I don't have to fiddle with audio routing on my laptop since the headphone jack is already the default setting. I can setup and confirm my signal chain in seconds, which is pretty sweet.Sound quality is pretty good as far as I can tell, but then again, my loops are not exactly reference material for testing tonal fidelity.
Paul's reviews
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2013
This is an essential, toolbox item for AV work. Converts low level iPod/MP3 or laptop signals to a clear, loud (up to 20db via the control) DI XLR output for use in a PA or other application.Also handles speaker level outs for older hifi or amp integration with a PA or similar.Clear sound, no noise and useful ground lift and treble cut options to further reduce noise.Solid Art design so you can lob it in a bag and know it will work when you get the other side. Not that I would recommend that of course!
Kiel N. Moreland
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2012
As someone who does A/V for a living for large scale conventions in hotels, this is one of the most versatile DAs I've come across. I've used it in a number of professional shows from using it for laptop audio to connecting a DVD player to my board (because in my experience sometimes audio from DVD players can be either really soft or really hot but this DA eliminated this variable). The independent volume control on the DA is a really nice feature.I also use it at home for guitar recording and it's never disappointed. The audio from the DA has always been clean.I highly recommend this DA.
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