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Radial JX42 V2 Guitar and Amp Switcher

1U Rackmount Guitar/Amp Switcher with 4 1/4" Instrument Inputs, 2 1/4" Amp Outputs, and Optional MIDI/Footswitch Compatibility
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Your Ticket to Noise-free Changeovers and Tune-ups

With the slim, streamlined Radial JX42 V2 guitar/amp switcher waiting in the wings at your next show, you’ve got flexible control over your stage guitars and backline assignments. The JX42 V2 belongs to the latest line of Radial Engineering's pro touring guitar and amp switchers. As the core of your switching setup, the JX42 V2 is your ticket to noise-free changeovers and tune-ups without added noise or tone loss of any kind. The secret to the JX42 V2’s transparent sound and silent switching is a robust Class-A signal path that’s every bit as choosy as the modern boutique amp or pedalboard. Inside, you’ll find premium Jensen transformers and dependable gold-contact connectors that have been specially chosen to retain the tone and integrity of your audio. The front panel features large backlit switches to toggle between two amps and engage up to four instruments simultaneously. Guitars and basses that are bypassed still feed through front and back buffered tuner outputs, which makes the JX42 V2 a real gem for techs and players who want to silently tune up between songs and before sets. Remote control makes the Radial Engineering JX42 V2 even more powerful: pair with the optional Radial JR-5 and JR-2 footswitches or pile on your favorite 5-pin MIDI switcher, and you’ve got all the switching control you need from a pedalboard or sidestage. Guitar techs at Sweetwater will tell you: when it comes to stage gear, Radial products like the JX42 V2 are second to none.

Silent switching of two amps and four guitars

Want to feed up to four guitars into the same amp without pulling a single cable? Need to switch from a clean American combo to a roaring British stack instantly, sans modeling? The Radial Engineering JX42 V2 can do it all — silently and seamlessly — from the sidelines or from the comfort of your stage rack. There’s even a pair (front and back) of always-on tuner outputs for silent tuning in between songs or before sets.

Two other features we love to call out are the redundant front and rear instrument inputs. These make the JX42 V2 a pro-level option for the touring guitarist as well as the traveling guitar tech.

The Radial Engineering JX42 V2 lets you toggle two amps on/off and run up to four guitars concurrently.
Slap a MIDI switcher or a few optional Radial footswitches on your board, and you've got instant access to any guitar/amp assignment possible within the JX42 V2.

Remote or local amp/guitar switching

With its large backlit switches, the JX42 V2’s front panel may be hard to keep your hands off. But if you’re looking to unlock its true potential, you’ll definitely want to pair this switcher with a set of Radial footswitches or a dedicated MIDI controller. With the optional JR-5 and JR-2 on your pedalboard, you’ve got hands-free access to any guitar and amp assignment in your backline. Or throw a compatible MIDI-controlled switcher on your pedalboard, and you can make even complex routing assignments from center stage.

Class-A signal path

Lesser switching systems can introduce noise, latency, or tone loss into your live guitar setup. But not the Radial Engineering JX42 V2 guitar/amp switcher. From the gold-contact in/out connectors and low-distortion Jensen transformers right down to the buffered tuner outputs, this switcher is built for tone.

Worldwide operation

Whether you’re playing across town or across time zones, the Radial Engineering JX42 V2 has you covered for your next event. Its internal switching power supply gives you worldwide operation on a generous range (100–240V AC) of global voltage standards. Beyond its world-class tone and switching, the JX42 V2 packs the kind of peace of mind that quickly pays for itself.

Radial Engineering JX42 V2 Guitar/Amp Switcher Features:

  • The latest in Radial’s line of pro touring switchers
  • Silently switches between 4 instruments and 2 amps
  • Offers flexible control over your stage guitars and backline assignments
  • Can combine up to 4 guitars/basses into a single amp path
  • Class-A signal path with premium Jensen transformers and gold-contact in/out connections
  • Front panel features large backlit switches for ease of use on dark stages
  • Redundant front and rear 1/4-inch instrument inputs and 1/4-inch tuner outputs
  • Bypassed guitars still feed into the tuner outputs for silent tuning between songs
  • Remote capabilities using the optional Radial JR-5 (instruments) and JR-2 (amps) footswitches or your favorite 5-pin MIDI switcher

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Guitar/Amp Switcher
  • Compatibility: Guitar & Bass Instruments
  • Ground Lift: Yes (outputs)
  • Inputs: 4 x 1/4" TS (buffered Hi-Z)
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TS
  • Other I/O: 2 x 1/4" (tuner), 1 x 1/4" (JR-2 switch), 1 x XLR (JR-5 switch)
  • MIDI I/O: In
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Manufacturer Part Number: R800 6507

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