Radial Engineering JDX48 Reactor Guitar Amp Direct Box

Description

Pick Up The The Most Natural Sounding Amp Direct Box Ever – The Radial Engineering JDX48 Reactor Guitar Amp Direct Box

The Radial Engineering JDX 48 Reactor Guitar Amp Direct Box is a direct box designed to capture the explosive dynamics and warmth of an electric guitar amplifier by connecting between the guitar amp head and speaker cabinet. This delivers a sound that is similar to a well-placed microphone while eliminating the frustrating inconsistencies.

The design begins with 100% discrete class-A circuitry and a transformer-coupled ‘reactive load’ that captures both the sound from the amp head along with the back electromagnetic impulse from the loudspeaker. This produces a more realistic rendering than the usual resistive pad offered by other manufacturers. The signal is then processed via a carefully designed multi-stage filter to emulate the tone of a 4×12 half stack cabinet.

In use, the JDX 48 delivers greater consistency over a typical microphone as irregularities such as mic placement and varying acoustics no longer play the dominant role on stage. This is most appreciated when using in-ear monitors as the tone remains consistent from one show to the next, resulting in shorter setup times and a more comfortable audio feed for the artist.

Although originally designed for guitar, the JDX has also become a favorite on bass. The clarity and punch in the lower midrange delivers a tone that is reminiscent of an Ampeg SVT connected to an 8×10 cabinet. On guitar it sounds as if you have a Shure SM57 in front of a Marshall half-stack. This new version also offers greater power handling for 300 watt amps and extended low end for deep bass frequencies.

• Captures sound of both the head and the cabinet
• Delivers consistent tone – show after show
• Works equally well on electric guitar and bass
• Can be used with 48V phantom power or DC supply
• XLR configuration: AES standard (pin-2 hot)
• 300W AMP select for use withhigher wattage amps.
• FROM AMP connection for amplifier output.
• TO SPEAKER connects your amp to thespeaker through the JDX 48. Connectionto a loudspeaker or a load boxis mandatory. Please read the safetydisclosure statement before connectingthe JDX 48.
• GROUND LIFT switcheliminates hum and buzzcaused by ground loops.
• PSU JACK optional connectionfor the included 15volt DC power supply.
• BASS EXT Boosts bottomend frequencies for bass.
• XLR OUTPUT mic-level,600 balanced XLR outputconnects to your mixingconsole.
• 180 POLARITY Reversespin-2 and pin-3 at the XLRoutput to phase align the
• JDX 48 with a mic.
• BOOKEND DESIGNcreates a protective zonearound the jacks switches.
• CABLE CLAMPSecures cable inplace.
• FULL BOTTOM PAD keeps it fromsliding around and provides isolationfrom electrified amplifier frames andhandles.

• Audio circuit type: Discrete Class-A – Transformer Isolated
• Frequency response: Shaped for guitar use
• Dynamic range: 114dB
• Noise floor: -100dBu below 0dBu
• Maximum input: 120W @ 8
• Maximum output: +14dBu (clip level)
• Thermal input limit: +49 VAC (from amplifier)
• Total harmonic distortion: <0.015% (+10dBu input @ 1KHz)
• Inter-modulation distortion: 0.03% (+10dBu input @ 1KHz)
• Input impedance: 15k
• Output impedance: 2k (XLR out)

General

• Power: 48V phantom or +15VDC/400mA adapter Included
• Construction: 14 gauge steel chassis and outer shell
• Finish: Durable powder coat

Manufacturer:Radial Engineering
Model:JDX-48
SKU:I376652-N-0-WHXA
UPC: 676101041374

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