Radial Engineering J48 Premium Active DI

Radial Engineering J48 Premium Active DI

Phantom Powered Active Direct Box

The J48 is a high performance active direct box for live concert touring and professional recording studio applications, with the ability to handle extreme transients without distortion while delivering the natural sound of your instrument.

Description

Higher Rail Voltage, Higher Headroom
Most battery-powered guitars and basses will produce as much as 7 Volts when played at maximum volume, which can easily overload typical active direct boxes which have are only able to handle about 3 Volts. The J48 uses a unique switching power supply that raises the internal rail voltage so it can handle up to an incredible 9 Volts, resulting in improved signal handling and greater headroom. This additional headroom significantly reduces distortion of all types, allowing the natural tone and character of the instrument to shine through.

J48 for Live Touring
A direct box is primarily used to get an instrument signal from the stage to the mixing desk and PA system. The Radial J48 delivers the natural tone exceptionally long distances without adding distortion or coloring the sound in any way.

J48 in the Studio
When recording direct, the quality of the direct box interface assures the purest signal going to the track. The Radial J48 is particularly well suited for recording bass or capturing a direct track from a guitar.

Reamping with the J48
Reamping means sending a dry track from the recorder back out to pedals and amps. This tricks has been used for years by top professionals. The Radial J48 is ideally suited to capture the sound of the instrument for later Reamping.

Features

• Exceptional headroom & dynamic range
• Retains the natural sound of the instrument
• Merge switch sums stereo instruments to mono
• Powered by 48V phantom, no batteries required

Specs

Specifications

• Audio circuit type: Proprietary analog circuit with low-noise op-amp
• Frequency response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz
• Dynamic range: 109dB
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.002% @ -5dBu
• Intermodulation Distortion: 0.003% @ -3dBu
• Phase Deviation: +10º at 20Hz | 0º at 1kHz | -1º at 20kHz
• Input Impedance: 220kΩ - ¼" input
• Output Impedance: 200Ω - XLR output
• Equivalent Input Noise: -103dBu
• Noise: -99dB below 0dBu
• Maximum Input: +10dBu

Features

• Input pad, Mono Sum, 180° polarity reverse, Ground lift, HPF
• Input Connectors: 1/4"
• Output Connectors: Balanced XLR, 1/4" Thru

General

• Construction: 14 gauge steel chassis and outer shell
• Size (L x W x D): 3.3" x 5.0" x 2" (84 x 127 x 48mm)
• Weight: 1.55 lb (720 g)
• Power: 48V phantom - proprietary digital switching
• Conditions: For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C
• Warranty: Radial 3-year, transferable

Shipping Policy

Flipside Music ships items within 2 days of purchase. UPS, FedEx or USPS will be the parcel carrier used to ship your purchase, if you have a preference for another shipping service provider, please contact Ike or Dylan and we will work with you and the company you choose.

International orders may be subject to destination countries sales, VAT or import tax. Please contact your country's duty center, prior to purchase for more information regarding these fees. Flipside Music will not reduce listed price to avoid said duties, taxes, or export/import fees.

Return Policy

New Items:

We honor a 14 day return window on all new items.

If you feel the need to return an item, it must be in the sellable condition, no paint chips, scratches or broken parts. Sellable Condition means that the product(s) is in exactly the same condition as it was when you received it. The item must have all the original packaging, included accessories owner’s manuals and blank warranty card, no sign of wear or abuse.

Used and Vintage Gear:

We honor a 3 day return window on all used and vintage items.

All our used gear is tested for functionality prior to being available for purchase and therefore only carries a 3 day approval period. If you would like to make a return just let us know within the 3 day window.

Damaged or Defective Items:

We visually inspect all items before shipment. If you believe you have received a damaged or defective product, please contact us immediately so we can work through the issue. Guitars, basses, and other equipment returned to us with pick marks, "buckle-rash", or any other damage or evidence of use may be subject to a 20% restocking fee, repair charge or disqualification of return. All items must be returned to us in the same condition they were when shipped to qualify. We reserve the right to refuse any return if we determine the item has been misused, modified or damaged by the purchaser. If the item turns out not to be defective upon inspection, we will have to deduct the cost of shipping from your return credit.

Shipping Charges incurred through the return of an item:

You will be responsible for the shipping charge for the return of your item, and if your item qualifies for Free shipping on its way to you, this shipping charge will also be deducted from your refund. If your item is determined to be defective, we will pay the shipping charge, equivalent to ground service.