Gain:
Inst: -12dBu
Spkr: -40dBu
Input Impedance: Instrument 1.3MΩ
Speaker 10kΩ
Output Impedance: 200Ω
Power Requirements: 9V battery or 15-48V phan-
tom power
Distortion(1kHz, Inst @-10dBV input): <0.02%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Inst @-10dBV input):
Better than 86dB
Maximum Input:
Instrument Position: +7dBu (9V battery)
+5dBu (15V phantom)
+20dBu (48V phantom)
Supply Current: 4mA (9V battery)
4mA (15V phantom)
8mA (48V phantom)
Input Connector: 1/4” tip-sleeve
Output Connector: XLR, 1/4” tip-sleeve
Dimensions: 2.5”x4.5”x1.5”
Weight: 15oz (422g)
Note: 0dBV=1.0 Vrms; 0dBu=0.775 Vrms
AC 285
Features of the AC 285
• Allows a hi impedance unbalanced source to directly
feed a low impedance balanced input.
• Connects guitar pickups, microphones, or electric
instruments to a recording or P.A. console without
audio quality loss.
• Input signal isolation using FET input operational