BSS Audio Releases AR-133 Active DI Box/Line Balancer

July 11, 1997 -- The new AR-133 Active DI Box/Line Balancer from BSS Audio looks set to follow in the successful tradition of BSS's legendary AR-116 device.

With added functionality and enhanced audio performance, the AR-133 Active DI Box/Line Balancer has been designed to be more affordable for recording studios and sound reinforcement companies. The unit includes phantom power and battery supplies as standard. Should the phantom power from the console fail or be accidentally switched off, the AR-133 automatically switches over to the internal 9V battery, providing uninterrupted use.

The unit is housed in a rugged aluminum extruded case, with robust polyurethane end-caps, giving the AR-133 a very distinctive look. Input connectors on the AR-133 are both 1/4" jack sockets and an XLR socket, the latter meaning that the AR-133 can be used to convert unbalanced signals to a balanced output on XLRs throughout. The unique arched case allows cables to run back underneath the unit from the end for tidy cable management.

Input attenuation is 0, -20 or -40 dB, making the box suitable for instrument, line or amplifier levels on inputs. On the output side, a ground-lift switch is provided for quick solutions to ground-loop problems. The AR-133 Active DI Box/Line Balancer uses an enhanced version of the same audio path as the AR-116, now regarded by many as a reference standard. As with all BSS products, the audio quality is second to none.

Numerous applications can be satisfied by the AR-133. For example, in addition to traditional guitar use, the AR-133 can be used with keyboards, DJ & broadcast consoles, guitar amplifier outputs, and other electronic sources. Another bonus is the ability to use the AR-133 as an active balancing device.

BSS Audio, foremost manufacturer of signal processing products in the sound contracting, touring, fixed installation and recording studio markets, is part of the Harman Professional Group. U.S. distribution is handled by Harman Pro North America, recently centrally relocated to Nashville, Tennessee. BSS's expanded Nashville operation includes additional technical support and administrative personnel. BSS Audio produces an extensive range of crossovers, equalisers, dynamic processing and signal splitting equipment, including the OMNIDRIVE Loudspeaker Management System and VARICURVE Equaliser/Analyser.

BSS Audio, Harman Pro North America
1449 Donelson Pike
Nashville, TN 37217
Tel: 615/399-2199
Fax: 615/367-9046
www.bssaudio.co.uk/bss/