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Radial J48 Stereo 2-channel Active Instrument Direct Box

Active 48-volt Phantom-powered Stereo Direct Box
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The Radial J48 Stereo is the professional active direct box you can rely on whether you're touring stages or laying down tracks for your next EP. Using the same signal path that secured the original J48's place on concert equipment riders the world-over, the J48 Stereo gives you two channels of input, two channels, of output, and sound-shaping-at-the-source control. At Sweetwater we see it as a great choice for keyboard, guitar, and bass players who need the I/O for stereo amp rigs or using multiple instruments. Rugged steel construction on the outside and Radial's award-winning engineering on the inside means your J48 Stereo will be there for you for many gigs to come.

Radial J48 Stereo Active Direct Box Features:
  • 14-gauge steel construction bookend design protects switches and connectors for years of use
  • I-beam construction resists twisting to preserve internal components
  • Glass-filled nylon connectors feature extra large tarnish-free nickel-silver contacts
  • Onboard sound-shaping controls include -15dB pad, highpass filter, and polarity reversal
  • Unique switching power supply converts the 48 volt phantom to AC for increased headroom
  • Phantom power provides consistent power supply
  • Audio ground lifts at the power supply so phantom power isn't compromised
The Radial J48 Stereo - the phantom-powered active DI you can rely on!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Active
  • Channels: 2
  • Pads: -15dB
  • Polarity Switch: Yes
  • Ground Lift: Yes
  • Inputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" (Thru)
  • Power Source: 48V phantom power
  • Height: 2"
  • Depth: 5"
  • Width: 3.3"
  • Weight: 1.55 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: R800 3002

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I've been really wanting to get my hands on one of these and I'm happy to say it's just what the doctor ordered!
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Sturdy and good sound. I run my guitar into the box directly and out again to pass a signal through my pedalboard and then back into the box. At the same time, this unit allows me to send a signal directly to my amp to hear my guitar. The balanced signals from the J48 are sent to my Focusrite unit, which then sends the wet pedalboard and direct dry guitar to my DAW (Logic Pro X). In this way, I get to hear my amp and send dry and wet to the DAW. For playback of takes, I have my DAW running through monitors and I play the guitar along with the takes via my amp. Livens up the experience of recording. Naturally, I can use the same process with headphones with the Focusrite instead of monitors and amp. The idea for me is to give a live feel to recording but have the flexibility of dry and wet for mixing. Great unit, pro build.
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