J48

Single Channel Active Direct Box

Overview

The J48 from Radial Engineering is an active direct box, elite in design and performance and intended for professional stage and recording studio use. The unit can be powered from 48V phantom power or batteries, has rugged 14-gauge steel construction and extended, distortion-free headroom via a 10V internal rail voltage capacity. Ground lift, phase reverse and 80 Hz recessed filter switches are also standard.

Features

• Low power consumption, high 10V internal rail voltage for extended headroom; advanced design accommodates high output levels from active instruments

• Internal timing chip and switching transformer maintain smooth rail voltage transition and headroom on input

• Highly durable 14-gauge welded steel chassis

• Dual function inputs with 2-channel merge feature

• 1/4 "Thru connector and XLR output connector for simultaneous sends to console, amplifier

• Polarity reverse switch

• Ground Lift and Pad switches

• 80 Hz filter eliminates low end rumble, creates 3 dB of additional headroom

• No-slip bottom padding maintains positioning, protects unit from ground contamination

Specifications

Input Connections 2 x 1/4 "TS Phone In, Thru

Output Connectors 1 x 3-pin XLR Male

Impedance Input: 220 kOhms

Output: 600 Ohms

Distortion <0.5% (at 20 Hz)

Frequency Response 10Hz to 40kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 119dB @ 100Hz

Power 48V Phantom

2 x 9V Battery

Dimensions (WxDxH) 6.5 x 4 x 3 "(165.1 x 101.6 x 76.2mm)

Weight 1.87 lb (848.2 g)

SpecialtiesThru Connector

Welded Steel Construction

Packaging Info

Package Weight1.715 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.45 x 4.25 x 2.9"

What’s in the Box

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