ART Z Direct passive D.I. box features 1/4" Jack and balanced XLR output as well as a 1/4" Jack input thru link. ART Z Direct is housed in a compact black anodized aluminum case ideal for live sound, install, D.J., and virtually any other PA application. Z Direct has an input attenuator switch to allow for a wide range of signal levels as well as a ground lift switch to totally separate the input and output signal grounds and reduce hum and ground-loop noise.