Radial Engineering Introduces New Products at AES 2008

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Radial PhazerBank Phase Adjustment Tool
The Radial PhazerBank is a 4 channel version of the popular Phazerphase alignment tool. Designed primarily for live touring, the rackmount PhazerBank features four completely independent phaseadjustment circuits that enable the engineer to quickly dial in theappropriate phase shift when combining two signals. A typicalapplication would be electric guitar where one could combine amic'd cabinet with a direct feed. The Phazer would be inserted intothe direct feed channel strip and with a single dial, the engineercan quickly locate the 'sweet spot' and create fat rich tones. Thissignificantly speeds up sound checks. Applied on bass guitar, theengineer can now time-align the PA with the on-stage bass amp. Onkick, the overhead and kick mics can be brought together for atighter more distinct 'thump' while on snare, the hi-hat mic andsnare mic can be tweaked for precise snap. For added versatility,each Phazer is equipped with a low-pass filter to allow the user to'focus the beam' on the desired frequency spectrum.
Est. retail—$1,000 USD
Target ship date: November 2008

Radial H-Amp Headphone Amplifier
The Radial H-Amp is not really an amplifier, but a unique headphonedevice that takes any amplified signal and coverts it so that itcan be monitored through headphones. A typical live stageapplication would be to take a feed from a passive stage wedgemonitor to feed headphones for the drummer. In the studio, onecould take the output from a power amplifier and feed a host ofheadphones. Because the draw is so minimal, the H-Amp will notcause impedance issues on solid state amps making it a true 'plugand play' device. Features include Neutrik Speakon input connector,headphone impedance range select, lo-cut filter, tone control andheadphone volume control. Choice of mono 1/4" TRS out for standardheadphones and mini 3.5 mm jack for ear buds. As with all Radialproducts, the H-Amp is housed in a 14 gauge welded I-beam steelenclosure for maximum durability. The unique book-end designprovides a protective zone around the switches and knobs while thefull-bottom no-slip pad assures plenty of 'stay-put' whileproviding mechanical and electrical isolation.
Est. retail—$220 USD
Target ship date: November 2008

Radial SW4 Festival Switcher
The Radial SW4 is a high performance console switcher designed foreverything from concert touring to clubs to allow the engineer toselect between multiple stereo sources and connect them to the PAsystem. Designed to produce 'straight wire' audio performance, theSW4 features gold sealed relay switching for source select andultra-premium nickel-wound Jensen Transformers to isolate theoutput. These ensure pure uncoloured tone even when submitted tocrushing +28dB signal levels. The Radial SW4 features four stereoinputs: Inputs 1, 2 and 3 are 100% passive balanced XLR forhigh-end touring consoles. Input 4 is equipped with A or B stereoinput sets and is both active buffered and transformer isolated toeliminate noise from sources such as CD players, DJ mixers andI-Pods. A headphone monitor bus allows any or all of the sources tobe simultaneously listened to for pre-switch auditioning and may besent to a separate output bus to drive active monitors or a secondsound system. As the SW4 will likely find its way on many tours tohandle main and backup acts, the SW4 has been configured to actdouble duty to feed the house PA with walk-out music. This can bevery advantageous as it allows the FOH position to begin tear downas soon as the show is over, saving countless hours. A microphoneinput has also been included for announcements and evacuationsafety. Finally, in effort to eliminate erroneous switching, thedigitally controlled 'safe' button on the front panel must bedepressed to switch the inputs. Should power ever fail, the SW4will revert to 'passive mode' with input-1 direct to the mainoutputs.
Est. retail—$1350 USD
Target ship date: January 2009

Radial Launches LB Series—Lunchbox modules.
Radial engineering is pleased to announce it will be launching aseries of lunchbox modules to fit the popular API 500 seriesformat. According to company president Peter Janis: "Over the pastseveral years, we have enjoyed tremendous success with out Tonebonerange of pedals. Most musicians collect and trade pedals regularly.It occurred to us that as more and more musicians begin to have funin the studio, a similar evolution will occur: They will collectvarious tools to do various tasks. And who better to make thesethan Radial, the Power Tools company? We plan to offer a wide rangeof studio devices starting immediately. The first of these will theRadial JDV-LB direct box that employs the critically acclaimedRadial JDV circuit. Next, will be the Radial PHZ-LB, a lunchboxversion of the popular Phazer. The beauty of the lunchbox design isthat musicians can mix and match modules and fit them insidevarious off-the-shelf racks to suit their needs. It can only leadto more fun and creativity!"
Radial JDV-LB Class-A direct box
The Radial JDV-LB is a class-A direct box with a uniquefeed-forward circuit topology. By eliminating all negative feedbackloops, the audio remains absolutely pristine. The result is anatural open sound that is unmatched in the industry. To furtherdial-in the tone, Radial's unique Drag Control load correctionallows the user to replicate the effect of amplifiers and cables onthe instrument and when disengaged, introduces a 4meg-Ohm input toproperly mate with piezo pickups. This makes the JDV-LB an idealinterface for bass guitar and acoustic instruments.
Est. retail—$350 USD
Target ship date: November 2008

Radial PHZ-LB phase adjustment tool
Following the success of the Radial Phazer, this 'studio tool' hasalso been ported over to the lunchbox format to allow multiplePhazers to be assembled into a recording kit. The PHZ-LB is aunique class-A analogue phase adjustment tool that allows theengineer to combine the sound of two sources such as microphones ordirect boxes to create fuller more natural tones or introduce weirdeffects. Variable from 0° to 180° and equipped with apolarity reverse to capture the 181° to 360° cycle, theRadial PHZ-LB is more fun than a barrel full of lizards!
Est. retail—$300 USD
Target ship date: November 2008

Primacoustic Machine Room Computer Silencer
The Machine Room is a compact enclosure designed to quiet downcomputers for recording studios. It combines natural energy flowwith forced air by providing the cool air intake at the bottom andallowing the hot air to rise and exit at the top. This issupplemented with a variable speed fan that 'sucks' the warm airout from the top and forces it through a foam lined manifold toensure exit fan turbulence noise is subdued. Both the filteredintake vent and outtake port are positioned at the rear of theenclosure to minimize noise in the front working zone. A full-viewfront window with easy access door allows the user to access thecomputer quickly. A foam-rubber surround seal and positive latchensures the door will close tight. To reduce inner reflections, theside walls of the Machine room are treated with high density opencell foam which is embedded with a fire retardant to meet thestringent C-117 safety specification. The variable speed fan andoptional thermometer provide the user with control over air flowand desired cooling level. Designed to fit a Mac and sit flush nextto a desk, the Machine Room measures 30" high, 16" wide and 24"deep. Ships flat.
Est. retail—$650 USD
Target ship date: November 2008