Radial JDX 48

The Radial JDX48 Reactor Guitar Amplifier DI Box is designed to be placed between an amplifier head and cabinet and faithfully captures all of the dynamic qualities and acoustic imperfections as that of a microphone in front of a speaker cone.

The design begins with 100% discrete class-A circuitry and a transformer-coupled 'reactive load' that captures both the sound from the amp head along with the back electromagnetic impulse from the loudspeaker. This produces a more realistic rendering than the usual resistive pad offered by other manufacturers. The signal is then processed via a carefully designed multi-stage filter to emulate the tone of a 4x12 half stack cabinet.

In use, the JDX 48 delivers greater consistency over a typical microphone as irregularities such as mic placement and varying acoustics no longer play the dominant role on stage. This is most appreciated when using in-ear monitors as the tone remains consistent from one show to the next, resulting in shorter setup times and a more comfortable audio feed for the artist.

Although originally designed for guitar, the JDX has also become a favorite on bass. The clarity and punch in the lower midrange delivers a tone that is reminiscent of an Ampeg SVT connected to an 8x10 cabinet. On guitar it sounds as if you have a Shure SM57 in front of a Marshall half-stack. This new version also offers greater power handling for 300 watt amps and extended low end for deep bass frequencies.

The main features of the Radial JDX48 Reactor Guitar Amplifier DI Box include:

• Guitar Amplifier Direct Box with Speaker Cabinet Emulation
• Low Frequency Extension
• Supports Amplifiers up to 300-watts
• Captures sound of both the head and the cabinet
• Delivers consistent tone - show after show
• Works equally well on electric guitar and bass
• Can be used with 48V phantom power or DC supply