UNITED Vintage Direct Box User Guide
- June 29, 2024
- UNITED
Table of Contents
UNITED Vintage Direct Box
Specifications
- Brand: United Studio Tech
- Warranty: 1 year from date of purchase
- Hardware Controls: Phase Inversion, Ground Lift Switch, Output Control, Output XLR, Input 1/4 TS, Thru 1/4 TS
Product Usage Instructions
Register Your Product
Before starting to use the product, register it on the official website within
14 days of purchase to ensure warranty support.
Important Safety Instructions
- Read and keep the instructions for reference.
- Follow all warnings and instructions provided.
- Clean the product only with a dry cloth.
- Avoid blocking ventilation openings.
- Do not place near heat sources.
- Protect the power cord from damage.
- Unplug during lightning storms or extended periods of non-use.
Warranty Statement
The product is covered by a one-year warranty for the original purchaser. The
warranty does not cover unauthorized service, abuse, accidental damage, or
improper electrical conditions.
Hardware Controls
- Phase Inversion – Controls phase on the output.
- Ground Lift Switch – Engages ground lift to reduce hum from ground loops.
- Output Control – Select from 3 transformer-based output tap positions.
- Output XLR – Main direct injection (DI) output.
- Input 1/4 TS – Input for Vintage Direct audio source.
- Thru 1/4 TS – Passive pass-thru for connecting live guitar amp or processor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: Does the warranty cover accidental damage?
A: No, the warranty does not cover accidental damage. It covers defects in materials and workmanship. -
Q: How do I engage the ground lift switch?
A: To engage the ground lift switch, toggle it to isolate the output ground from the chassis ground to reduce hum caused by ground loops.
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
Before we begin, please take the time to visit
www.unitedstudiotech.com to register your
product. To ensure you receive proper and uninterrupted warranty support for
your product, please register your unit within 14 days from purchase.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read these instructions
- Keep these instructions
- Heed all warnings
- Follow all instructions
- Clean only with dry cloth
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs and the point where they exit from the apparatus
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped
- CAUTION: To disconnect the unit completely from the MAINS, unplug the unit. Turning the power switch off does not disconnect the unit completely from the MAINS.
- The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the unit.
OVERVIEW
WARRANTY STATEMENT
United warranties this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, for the original purchaser
to whom this equipment is registered. This warranty is non-transferable.
This warranty is void in the event of damage incurred from unauthorized
service to this unit, or from electrical or mechanical modification to this
unit. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from abuse, accidental
damage, misuse, improper electrical conditions such as mis-wiring, incorrect
voltage or frequency, unstable power, disconnection from earth ground (for
products requiring a 3 pin, grounded power cable), or from exposure to hostile
environmental conditions such as moisture, humidity, smoke, fire, sand and
other debris, and extreme temperatures.
United will, at it’s sole discretion, repair or replace this product promptly. This limited warranty extends only to products determined to be defective and does not cover incidental costs such as equipment rental, loss of revenue, etc. Please visit us at www.unitedstudiotech.com for more information on your warranty, or to request warranty service.
This warranty applies to products sold in the United States of America. For warranty information in any other country, please refer to your local distributor for United Studio Technologies. This warranty provides specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state. Depending on the state in which you live, you may have rights in addition to those covered in this statement. Please refer to your state laws or see your local retailer for more information.
HARDWARE CONTROLS
- Attenuation Switch – Engages the output pad.
- Phase Inversion Switch – Engages an 180° phase inversion on the output.
- Ground Lift Switch – Engages the ground lift, isolating output ground from chassis ground. Useful for reducing hum caused by ground loops.
- Output Control – Select from 3 transformer-based output tap positions.
- Output | XLR – This is the main direct injection (DI) output.
- Input | 1/4” | TS – Input for the Vintage Direct. This is where you will plug in your audio source.
- Thru | 1/4” TS – passive pass-thru for connecting a live guitar amp, pedalboard, or processor.
CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION
instrument Input on the rear of the unit. Use the balanced XLR Output to connect to almost any preamp or recording interface using a standard XLR mic cable. Your preamp’s gain and input pad can be adjusted as needed to capture a clean, full DI signal. The Output knob has 3 positions, with 3 additional settings accessible by engaging the ATTN (Attenuation) switch. To run an amplifier or guitar processor simultaneously with your DI capture, connect it to the Thru output on the rear of the unit.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Input Impedance: 80k $ (unbalanced)
- Output Impedance: 50-250 2, depending on setting (balanced)
- Frequency Response: 20hZ-20KhZ, +/-0.5dB
- Maximum Recommended: +10dB or lower Input Levels: +10dB or lower
- Output Levels: 42, -38, -34, -30, -26, -22
- Auxillary Controls: Phase Inverse, Ground Lift
- Dimensions:
- Height (w feet): 52mm / 2″
- Height ( w/o feet): 46mm / 1.8
- Width: 148mm / 5.2″
- Depth: 155mm / 6.1″
GET THE FULL STORY
Get the history of the product, tips and tricks, and more by downloading our
full manual at www.unitedstudiotech. com. As part of our green initiative, we
have chosen to include this short-scale manual to reduce paper waste.