{"product_id":"strymon-pch-x1-active-di-isolator","title":"Strymon PCH X1 Active DI Isolator","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ef05ef3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ef05ef3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eA Real Transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65eb8fce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65eb8fce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePutting a typical direct box on a high quality analyzer can reveal all manner of hidden issues – units sold as premium often exhibit audio behavior that is anything but, especially in the low frequency region or in measured total harmonic distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you disregard all of the technical mumbo jumbo it just boils down to this: \u003cem\u003ethe audio running through your direct box is often being treated poorly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur phantom-powered and transformer-isolated PCH X1 and X2 active direct interfaces \u003cstrong\u003eare different.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37947db6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37947db6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eSonically Transparent.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cbb0627 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cbb0627\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to be pristine-sounding before any other feature, these are units that you can trust implicitly to handle your audio, no matter what kind of signal it is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther direct boxes can distort low frequencies to the point where a low B on a bass guitar barely resembles the input, but the PCH X1 and X2 remain flat from far lower than that (10Hz) to well above what dogs can hear (80kHz) within a half of a dB, as well as remaining clean and quiet throughout that range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong with pristine audio, PCH X1 and X2 were designed with a host of real-world features that make them ideal as direct interfaces and line isolators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoused in a bulletproof 3mm extruded aluminum chassis for protection, it doesn’t matter if you’re using them on a loud stage or in a quiet world-class recording studio, X1 and X2 balance your audio perfectly – and they’re small enough to fit just about anywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX2 is really two X1’s in the same enclosure, so their audio performance and behavior are largely identical. Each channel’s audio passes through a custom transformer, eliminating most ground loops and offering true galvanic isolation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach unit also features a ground lift switch per channel to combat hum, as well as a three position high pass filter that allows you to roll off low frequencies at two different points: 80Hz for taming rumble, and 240Hz for more dramatically carving out space in the mix for low frequencies on other instruments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBoth the X1 and X2 feature a non-buffered Thru output in addition to the balanced XLR out, allowing you to feed the input signal to an additional device like an onstage monitor or instrument amplifier separately from the balanced output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strymon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PCHX1X2_Site_SetupDiagram_H_RecordGuitarBass.png\" 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charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTechnology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom audio transformer per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns on phantom power (each channel requires power).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround Lift Switch per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-position high pass filter on each input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefeatable Sum feature merges the Left and Right inputs and sends them to the Left outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely flat frequency response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely low total harmonic distortion (THD).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"elementor-tab-title-4622\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title elementor-active\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4622\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"elementor-tab-content-4622\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4622\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick 3mm extruded aluminum external shell with 5mm ribs for bulletproof protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell awning design protects switches while allowing easy access.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality long life jacks and switches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"elementor-tab-title-4623\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title elementor-active\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4623\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title elementor-active\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4623\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003et\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"elementor-tab-content-4623\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4623\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInput Impedance: 2 MΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e , \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(For PCH X2, when SUM enabled: 4 kΩ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Input Level: +20.5dBu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXLR Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Impedance: 100 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGain Relative to Inputs: -20dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Output Level: +0.5dBu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise Floor: -123 dBu (10-22kHz no A-Weight) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+\/- 0.25dB, 20Hz – 30kHz (13.6KΩ load, HPF off)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+\/- 0.5dB, 10Hz – 80kHz (13.6KΩ load, HPF off)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+\/- 0.5dB, 20Hz – 20kHz (600Ω load, HPF off)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response (HPF 80Hz, 240Hz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion and Noise:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1kHz:   0.0007%  (-10dBu out)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100Hz: 0.0035%  (-10dBu out)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50Hz:   0.0125%  (-10dBu out)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGain Relative to Inputs: +0dB, (For PCH X2, when SUM enabled: -6dB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 0Ω, (For PCH X2, when SUM enabled: 1 kΩ)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5mA @ +48VDC (per channel) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCH X1 Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL – 3.66″ (93mm) x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW – 1.97″ (50mm) x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH – 1.54″ (39mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCH X2 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