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Strymon PCH X2 Stereo Active DI Isolator
A phantom powered, transformer isolated active DI built for pristine sound with flexible connectivity — all in a compact, bulletproof chassis.
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SKU: PCH-X2
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Product Description
If you’ve ever stuck a so‑called “premium” DI box on a proper analyser, you’ll know the ugly truth: plenty of them don’t actually treat your sound with the respect it deserves. Low‑end wobble, unexpected distortion, weird behaviour you definitely didn’t pay for… it all adds up. Strip away the tech talk and it’s simple — a lot of DIs just don’t sound very good.
The Strymon PCH X2 is a very different beast. Phantom‑powered, transformer‑isolated and built from the ground up to sound absolutely pristine, this is a DI you can rely on in any situation. Whether you’re running a delicate acoustic, a thumping synth or a bass tuned so low it practically scrapes the floor, the X2 keeps everything clean, flat and honest. We’re talking ruler‑straight response from 10Hz to 80kHz within half a dB.
Built like a tank
Strymon have packed the X2 with genuinely useful, real‑world features musicians and engineers will actually appreciate. And it’s all wrapped in a rugged 3 mm extruded aluminium chassis that can handle stage life, studio life and everything in between. Plus, it’s compact enough to live pretty much anywhere.
Custom transformers for clean, quiet & reliable performance
Each channel runs through a custom transformer for true galvanic isolation, helping eliminate ground loops before they even get a chance to ruin your day. You also get a ground lift per channel, plus a three‑position high‑pass filter: choose 80Hz to tidy up low‑end rumble, or 240Hz to carve out space where you need it in a busy mix.
Smart switching for any setup
There’s a phase‑reverse switch for sorting out polarity on the left output, and a super‑handy Sum switch that instantly collapses stereo to mono (muting the right XLR so you know it’s active). Perfect for quick changes on the fly — no rewiring, no fuss.
Flexible routing with a dedicated Thru output
And for players or engineers who need flexibility, the X2 includes a non‑buffered Thru output alongside the balanced XLR. That means you can send your signal to an amp or monitor while simultaneously feeding the desk with a clean, balanced output.
Features
- Custom audio transformer per channel.
- Runs on phantom power (each channel requires power).
- Ground Lift Switch per channel.
- Three-position high pass filter on each input.
- Defeatable Sum feature merges the Left and Right inputs and sends them to the Left outputs.
- Extremely flat frequency response.
- Extremely low total harmonic distortion (THD).
- Thick 3 mm extruded aluminium shell with 5 mm ribs for bulletproof protection.
- Shell awning design protects switches while allowing easy access.
- High-quality, long-life jacks and switches.
Specifications
- Input Impedance: 2 MΩ (when SUM enabled: 4 kΩ)
- Max Input Level: +20.5dBu
- XLR Out Output Impedance: 100 Ω
- Gain Relative to Inputs: -20dB
- Maximum Output Level: +0.5dBu
- Noise Floor: -123 dBu (10-22kHz no A-Weight)
Frequency Response
- +/- 0.25dB, 20Hz - 30kHz (13.6KΩ load, HPF off)
- +/- 0.5dB, 10Hz - 80kHz (13.6KΩ load, HPF off)
- +/- 0.5dB, 20Hz - 20kHz (600Ω load, HPF off)
THD+N
- 1kHz: 0.0007% (-10dBu out)
- 100Hz: 0.0035% (-10dBu out)
- 50Hz: 0.0125% (-10dBu out)
Thru
- Gain Relative to Inputs: +0dB (when SUM enabled: -6dB)
- Output Impedance: 0Ω (when SUM enabled: 1 kΩ)
Power Requirements
- 5mA @ +48VDC (per channel)
Dimensions
- Length: 3.66″ (93 mm)
- Width: 4.20″ (107 mm)
- Height: 1.54″ (39 mm)
