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Radial JDI Mk3

Passive Direct Injection Box
  • Radial JDI Mk3
  • Radial JDI Mk3
  • Radial JDI Mk3
  • Radial JDI Mk3
  • Radial JDI Mk3
  • Radial JDI Mk3
  • Radial JDI Mk3
  • Radial JDI Mk3
  • Radial JDI Mk3
  • Radial JDI Mk3
EUR 279.00
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The JDI is one of the world's best passive DI boxes with switchable speaker simulation.

Thanks to minimal phase and harmonic distortion, as well as a signal width of 10Hz to 40kHz, the JDI is ideal for guitar, bass and keyboards. The merge function can be used to mix a stereo signal to mono.
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Description

The Radial JDI is considered by many to be the world???s finest direct box. It is a passive DI that employs a Jensen isolation transformer for optimal audio performance offering outstanding linearity at all frequencies, combined with extraordinary level handling without introducing distortion. Being completely passive, the plug & play JDI does not require any powering and has the unique advantage of eliminating 60-cycle ground loops. This makes the JDI a definite favorite with informed audio engineers. The JDI is great for guitars, bass, and keyboards and is particularly adept with high-output, broadband instruments such as active instruments and digital keyboards. The JDI may be rack-mounted using the J-Rak and is also available in a stereo (2-channel) version called the JDI Duplex and the 6-channel rack-mountable JD6. The Radial JDI is a passive direct box that employs the world???s finest Jensen JT-DBE transformer as its main drive engine. The Jensen DBE transformer employs a laminated nickel core that has the distinct advantage of low-permeability. Permeability is a term that describes the metals ability to become magnetized and demagnetized without retaining any magnetic memory. When one considers that full bandwidth audio is made up of a series of fundamentals and harmonics that range from 20Hz to 20kHz all of which ???move??? in tandem, disrupting their relationship is not a desired effect! This underscores the importance of a very high quality transformer and our decision to use a Jensen.

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Product Details
Product Number 113154
Brand Radial
Series J
Category Passive Direct Injection Box
Brand Category Radial - Passive DI Boxes
Relevancy rank 17 of 58
Date February 2008
Dimension
Box Depth 359mm
Box Height 127mm
Gross Weight 0.92kg

Properties

Features Welded I-beam construction makes it impossible to torque the PC board. This virtually eliminates cold solder joints - the No.1 cause of system failure in the field. An innovative ???slide-in-place??? XLR trace makes it possible to use I-Beam girder construction. The JDI uses a Jensen transformer for distortion-free performance. The Jensen features a nickel core for best signal transfer and minimal loading. A military-grade PC board is employed for maximum wear and tear in abusive environments. Welded steel standoffs ensure the PC board will not shift. A -15dB pad allows super hot inputs such as that from a CD player to be connected and balanced for long runs. The Merge function turns the input and thru into a passive mixer to sum stereo feeds to mono at the XLR output. This saves valuable inputs on the mixer! The input connects to the instrument. The thru-put is connected to the instrument amplifier. The JDI has a high input impedance to reduce loading. Our book-end design creates a protective zone around the switches & connectors for best protection! A heavy-duty baked enamel finish for excellent durability and great looks for years! 100% 14-gauge steel construction. The XLR balanced mic level output provides 100% isolation for runs to 1000 feet without appreciable noise. A polarity reverse switch flips the polarity from the AES standard Pin-2 to Pin-3 on the XLR and is used when combining sounds that may be out of phase. The ground-lift disconnects the ground path to the transformer at the XLR output. This is used when a ground path is made at the input side such as with a keyboard. The parallel speaker interface option introduces a second -30dB pad with band-pass filter to emulate a 12 in. guitar speaker. A no-slip full bottom pad reduces mechanical vibration, improves electrical isolation and keeps the JDI from moving around on busy stages! The Radial JDI is characterized by a distinctive book-end design. This has the advantage of protecting the switches against damage from abuse by providing a protective zone on both input and output panels. A heavy duty baked enamel finish resists scratching while a full-bottom no-slip rubberized pad stops the JDI from moving around and ads both mechanical and electrical isolation. Inside, the JDI features a compound, welded ???I beam??? construction that protects the sensitive electronics from outside stress. This makes it impossible to torque the PC board, ensuring years of trouble-free performance. The internal skeletal frame is locked together with 4 hex screws. The input panel features a 1/4 in. instrument input and traditional thru-put. An innovative ???merge??? function allows the thru-put to be converted to a second input to allow stereo to mono summing. This is often used to interface stereo sources such as keyboards or CD players in live shows where audio channels may not always be plentiful. The JDI also sports a -15dB pad to interface with higher output levels. The output panel features balanced 600 Ohm XLR connector with pin-2 hot following the AES specification. A polarity reverse switch toggles pin-2 and pin-3 to allow the JDI to interface with older non-AES equipment and for creative tinkering. The ground lift switch disconnects the XLR pin-1 ground from the JDI for 100% input-to-output isolation. Finally, a second -30dB pad may be engaged that, when used in tandem with the -15dB input pad, allows the JDI to be connected in parallel with a speaker. This, for instance, allows the engineer to ???tap??? the sound coming from a guitar amplifier speaker ???post distortion??? thus adding another creative dimension. This unique function incorporates a speaker emulation filter circuit that rolls off highs and lows to more closely approximate the sound of a 12 in. driver. Construction As with all Radial direct box, the Radial J48 is designed for use in abusive environments such as on fast-paced stages of concert touring. An innovative book-end design provides a protective zone around the switches and connectors that makes it practically impossible to damage these components. The inner skeletal frame features a unique 14-gauge welded I-beam construction that makes it impossible to torque the PC board. Stress on the printed circuit board can introduce intermittent solder joints, which by all accounts is the primary cause of direct box failure. An innovative full-bottom no-slip rubberized pad works double duty by ensuring the J48 won't slip and slide around when placed on an amplifier. The protective pad also ads an element of electrical shock resistance by providing a mechanical shield from guitar amp handles that are often directly coupled to the amp chassis. Using the JDI Being completely passive, the Radial JDI is ???plug and play??? easy to use. Simply connect the instrument to the input, the amplifier to the thru-put and the mixer to the output and you are ready. The JDI input features a high 10kOhm input impedance for minimal loading. This makes the JDI ideal for interface with all instruments. The 600-Ohm mic level output allows the JDI to be used with typical snake systems that incorporate bridging transformers (splitters) without fear of overloading them. As a passive device, the JDI is particularly ideal for use with high output devices such as active or self-powered instruments such as acoustic and bass guitars with built-in battery powered preamps and keyboards. These devices tend to overload most active direct boxes making them sound thin and edgy. The JDI is capable of exceptionally high signal handling without distortion. The real benefit of isolation is immediately realized when connecting two pieces of gear together that are electrically powered systems. These typically employ different reference to ground voltage schemes which will often result in what is commonly known as ground loops or an annoying 60 cycle hum. The JDI???s exceptionally high common mode noise rejection completely eliminates this problem. This of course has the advantage of making stage set-ups quick and effortless. Summary The Radial JDI is Jensen Transformer equipped, high quality passive direct box that has the advantage of providing complete isolation for reduced noise. The exceptionally low phase distortion, almost perfect linear response and low harmonic distortion make the JDI a superb choice for critical recording or live performance. The rugged construction allows the JDI to be used in the most abusive environments without concern for damage. The Radial JDI Mk3 is ideal for acoustic guitars, bass, and keyboards. Technical Info Dynamic range: 135 dB Signal to noise: 119 dB Maximum input level: +19 dB Frequency range: 10 Hz - 40 kHz Linearity 20 - 20kHz: 0.1 dB Phase coherence: 4 degrees at 20 Hz 0 degrees at 1 kHz Distortion at 20 Hz: 0.006% CMR rejection: 100 dB @ 60 Hz Input impedance: 10 k ohms Output impedance: 600 ohms Construction: Welded steel Finish: Baked enamel Input connectors: Two 1/4 in. phone Output connectors: XLR male

Series Info

Radial J-class - Designed by professionals, for professionals. J-class products are simply the most researched, best-sounding, finely crafted and durable direct boxes, splitters and re-ampers in the world. Click thumbnails to learn more about each product.

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Radial Engineering is based in Port Coquitlam, BC, a short drive from Vancouver. A longstanding reputation for bringing reliable and tough-as-nails problem solvers to the market means you will see Radial products on stages and in studios world-wide. These products include the world's finest direct boxes, splitters and audio interfacing devices. As the maker of some of the best pro audio gear in the business Radial’s products have graced the stages and studios of many of music's biggest acts including Rush, U2, Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, Al Schmitt, and Elliot Scheiner, among many others. In business since 1992, the company is responsible for what are arguably two of the best direct boxes on the market, the JDI and the J48. Radial products are also regularly chosen by audio/video integrators for use in non-music applications but where pristine audio is required. With approximately 100 employees, Radial boasts in-house research and development, and engineering and production departments where all the products are proudly Canadian-made. An extensive network of dealers and distributors makes Radial product available around the world.
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