Mackie MDB-USB
Mackie MDB-USB features premium analog circuitry, Built-Like-A-Tank design, and professional-grade performance. It also features a USB input and dual XLR outputs for maximum audio quality direct to front of house from a laptop. With its “Built-like-a-Tank” construction, the MDB-USB Stereo Direct Box is likely to earn a permanent spot in your gigging rotation.
Get the best sound from your laptop
The Mackie MDB-USB is the ultimate way to get pristine digital audio from your laptop directly to a mixer or front-of-house in a venue.Connect your computer directly via USB
Premium Analog Circuitry
MDB-USB direct box offers excellent noise performance and transparency. Whether you are in the studio or performing on stage, your instruments will always sound as good as they do at the source.
High-resolution 24-bit / 96 kHz interface
Balanced, low-impedance XLR outputs with Ground Lift
Output level control with Mono switch
Headphone output for easy monitoring
Noise-free operation
Powered by computer
Plug-and-play operation, no driver required
Built-Like-A-Tank construction
From the inside out, the MDB-USB direct box is built to last. Thick steel chassis, impact resistant corners, and long-wearing jacks will keep these in your bag for years to come.
Audio Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz 20 kHz , ±0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.01%
Dynamic Range: 88 dB
Stereo Channel Separation: <78 dB
Input / Output
Input Type: Female Type-B USB
Input Impedance: 330 k balanced
Output Type:
2x Male XLR Balanced
1/8″ Stereo Unbalanced (Phones)
Output Impedance:
600 balanced (XLR)
150 balanced (1/8″)
Level Control: Rotating knob
Requirements
USB Bus powered: 90mA
Format: USB 2.0
Compatibility:
Windows 7, 8, 10
Mac OS
Supports: WDM, MME, CoreAudio, DirectSound, .WAV
Sample Rates (set by computer):
44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
16 / 24-bits
Physical Properties
Height: 1.5 in / 38 mm
Width: 3.4 in / 86 mm
Depth: 5.8 in / 147 mm
Weight: 1.0 lb / 0.5 kg