Guitar/Amp

The Radial JX44 V2 is a guitar, amplifier, and FX signal manager redesigned for today’s touring professional, with unique features such as an assignable stereo FX loop, the ability to connect to remote pedalboards without signal loss, and options for footswitch control including built-in MIDI functionality.

• Switch between 4 instrument inputs and 4 amp outputs
• Assignable stereo effects loop simplifies FX routing
• Connect to a local or remote pedalboard with SGI-44
• Remote switching control with optional JR-5 or MIDI
• Gold-contact i/o connections, and premium Jensen transformers
• Built-in 120/240V power supply for worldwide touring

Created to meet the needs of meticulous guitar techs and built to handle the rigors of concert touring, the JX44 V2 is the professional's choice for managing and switching guitar signals on stage. Four instruments or wireless receivers can be connected and activated simultaneously, with all inactive inputs automatically feeding a buffered Tuner output, streamlining instrument hand-offs and accommodating for silent tune-ups during a performance. Inputs and outputs feature large illuminated switches for instant visual feedback, and redundant front-panel input jacks accommodate for last minute changes on the fly. All switching is silent and immediate, for flawless transitions that enhance the performance without disruption.

The JX44 also handles complex effects routing with ease, with connections for a local stereo EFX loop and the ability to assign individual EFX channels to any amplifier for wet/dry/wet setups. Remote pedalboards can also be added without signal loss or degradation using the optional SGI-44, giving the artist control over pedal FX without sacrificing tone, even from 100 feet away. While the JX44 V2 works on its own as a complete guitar control center, it can also be controlled remotely, with dual inputs for Radial JR-5 remote footswitches to control either guitar or amp switching, and a MIDI 5-pin connection for operation via MIDI controllers and foot pedals.

Four unbalanced outputs are all isolated with premium Jensen transformers for optimal tone and signal quality, with ground lift and 180 polarity reverse switches, ensuring multi-amp setups playback without phase issues or ground loop noise including hum and buzz. Gold-contact connectors are used throughout, with Radial’s trusted build quality to survive any touring conditions with ease. A Radial DI box output is also included for when a direct feed from acoustic instruments to FOH is required, also Jensen-equipped. For use on world touring acts, the JX44 V2 features an internal 120/240V switching power supply with an IEC cable that can easily be swapped out when travelling internationally.

Guitar, Amp, & FX Signal Manager

The Radial JX44 V2 is a guitar, amplifier, and FX signal manager redesigned for today’s touring professional, with unique features such as an assignable stereo FX loop, the ability to connect to remote pedalboards without signal loss, and options for footswitch control including built-in MIDI functionality.

• Switch between 4 instrument inputs and 4 amp outputs
• Assignable stereo effects loop simplifies FX routing
• Connect to a local or remote pedalboard with SGI-44
• Remote switching control with optional JR-5 or MIDI
• Gold-contact i/o connections, and premium Jensen transformers
• Built-in 120/240V power supply for worldwide touring

Created to meet the needs of meticulous guitar techs and built to handle the rigors of concert touring, the JX44 V2 is the professional's choice for managing and switching guitar signals on stage. Four instruments or wireless receivers can be connected and activated simultaneously, with all inactive inputs automatically feeding a buffered Tuner output, streamlining instrument hand-offs and accommodating for silent tune-ups during a performance. Inputs and outputs feature large illuminated switches for instant visual feedback, and redundant front-panel input jacks accommodate for last minute changes on the fly. All switching is silent and immediate, for flawless transitions that enhance the performance without disruption.

The JX44 also handles complex effects routing with ease, with connections for a local stereo EFX loop and the ability to assign individual EFX channels to any amplifier for wet/dry/wet setups. Remote pedalboards can also be added without signal loss or degradation using the optional SGI-44, giving the artist control over pedal FX without sacrificing tone, even from 100 feet away. While the JX44 V2 works on its own as a complete guitar control center, it can also be controlled remotely, with dual inputs for Radial JR-5 remote footswitches to control either guitar or amp switching, and a MIDI 5-pin connection for operation via MIDI controllers and foot pedals.

Four unbalanced outputs are all isolated with premium Jensen transformers for optimal tone and signal quality, with ground lift and 180 polarity reverse switches, ensuring multi-amp setups playback without phase issues or ground loop noise including hum and buzz. Gold-contact connectors are used throughout, with Radial’s trusted build quality to survive any touring conditions with ease. A Radial DI box output is also included for when a direct feed from acoustic instruments to FOH is required, also Jensen-equipped. For use on world touring acts, the JX44 V2 features an internal 120/240V switching power supply with an IEC cable that can easily be swapped out when travelling internationally.

The Switchbone V2™ gives you the ultimate control over your two or three-amp setup, with the ability to switch between amplifiers silently, eliminate buzz and hum, and activate a high-powered clean boost for soloing.

• 100% discrete Class-A signal path for exceptional audio
• Drag™ control load correction for natural tone
• Opto-coupler for noiseless switching
• Transformer isolated to eliminate buzz and hum

The Switchbone V2 may well be the ultimate guitar amp switcher. This device lets you switch and combine up to three guitar amplifiers without introducing distortion, switching noise, or hum into the signal path. Most importantly, it will retain the natural tone and feel of your instrument so that your natural playing style shines through. The Switchbone V2 may be used as a standard ABY switcher with both A and B outputs used separately or together, or the tuner output can be repurposed to feed a third amplifier. A built-in power booster at the output delivers up to +18db of ultra-clean boost with the option to add mid-boost for extra sustain when playing lead.

The 4-Play is a DI box specifically designed for multi-instrumentalists, providing the ability to quickly and silently change instruments on stage. With four balanced outputs, each instrument has its own channel in the PA and monitors.

• Quick changeovers for multi-instrumentalists
• Switch between four DI outputs using a single footswitch
• Shared tuner output & mute footswitch
• Ground lift switches to eliminate hum and buzz

Four DI boxes in one

Many performing multi-instrumentalists will have each of their instruments feed a separate channel in the PA system, allowing for individual level, EQ, and effects settings. Typically this would require multiple DI boxes and instrument cables, creating a mess on stage that can be difficult to manage. With the 4-Play, you only need to connect one cable to the input of the pedal, and it provides you with four DI outputs to feed the PA system. Not only does this mean fewer cables on stage and less devices to keep track of, but it also eliminates the need to flag down the sound engineer when you need to switch instruments during a performance. The 4-Play puts you in control, while streamlining your setup on stage.

The Headlight is a unity gain guitar amp selector designed to easily integrate onto a pedalboard and provide the ability to switch between as many as four amplifiers with a single footswitch.

• Four output amp switcher with sequential switching
• Isolated outputs to eliminate hum and buzz
• Compact footprint easily fits on a pedalboard
• Mute footswitch for silent on-stage tuning

The Headlight has a compact footprint that will fit on any pedalboard, but it's still powerful enough to drive up to four amplifiers without sacrificing on tone. The input features a class-A buffer along with Drag Control load correction that allows you to optimize the impedance for your pickups and recreate the feel of plugging your guitar directly into an amp. Custom transformers isolate the outputs to prevent buzz and hum from ground loops, with ground lift switches to further alleviate noise problems. Should you really want to get loud, the mute footswitch can be configured as an 'all on' switch, activating all four amp outputs simultaneously.

Tube Amplifier Head Switcher

The Headbone VT is a specially designed switching device that lets you toggle between two tube amplifier heads using a single speaker cabinet. This provides the ability to experiment with different tonal options and perform without hauling two speaker cabinets to the gig.

• Toggle between two amp heads using a single speaker cabinet
• Can be controlled remotely with separate footswitch
• Class-A audio circuit retains the tone of the amplifier
• Opto-couplers for noise-free switching

With the Headbone in your rig, you can access your choice of amplifier with a single footswitch, giving you the ability to easily select between one amplifier for rhythm, and another one for solos. To eliminate long cables running across the stage, you can switch the Headbone remotely with a Slingshot input that allows you to connect any standard footswitch or MIDI controlled contact closure, further streamlining your setup on stage. For the ultimate amp-switching rig you can combine the Headbone with the Tonebone Twinline, which will allow you to switch your effects loop at the same time, so your effects pedals follow the active amplifier.

Buffered Instrument Mixer & Effects Loop

The Mix-Blender™ is a multi-function pedal that lets you mix two instruments or pedals together and then send the signal through a footswitch-controlled effects loop for processing.

• Mix two instruments or effects together at the same time
• Blend in effects while retaining the tone of your instrument
• Class-A buffered inputs with individual level controls
• Opens the door to creating subtle or unique effects

Designed to work with guitar, bass and keyboards, the Mix-Blender sums together two instrument inputs, with individual level controls to balance their relative levels. This allows you to combine two pickups on an acoustic guitar, two effects pedals, or two different instruments on stage so each can be played through the same amp. This combined signal can then be routed to your effects pedals, with a footswitch to activate them in an instant. The effects loop of the Mix-Blender features a unique wet/dry Blend control, which lets you retain the original sound of the instrument and add in as much of the pedals as you like, for effects ranging from subtle to extreme.

The Twin-City™ is an active amp selector that lets you connect any two guitar amps and switch between them or drive them both simultaneously without noise, loss of gain, or any degradation to your natural guitar tone.

• Active ABY amp switcher & Class-A buffer
• Isolated output eliminates hum and buzz
• 180° polarity reverse to phase-match amps
• Drag Control load correction for natural tone

The Radial Twin-City uses a class-A input buffer to drive the amp outputs, which reduces susceptibility to noise and allows for completely silent switching on stage. To eliminate hum and buzz from ground loops, the Twin-City is equipped with an isolation transformer on output-B, along with a ground lift switch and 180⁰ polarity reverse switch that ensures both amplifiers play back in phase with each other. At the input, Drag Control load correction allows you to recreate the natural load on the pickups as if you were connected directly to a tube amplifier, allowing the natural tone of your instrument to shine through.

The BigShot ABY™ is a compact true-bypass ABY switcher that enables you to switch between two amplifiers or play through both amps at the same time, while eliminating buzz and hum from ground loops.

• True-bypass ABY amp selector with LED indicators
• On-board transformer to eliminate hum & buzz
• 180° polarity reverse to phase-match amps
• 100% passive audio path, does not require power

Effective control for your two-amp setup

The BigShot ABY makes it easy to run two amps on stage, without introducing noise or altering your tone. The pedal has two latching footswitches that allow you to choose which amp is active, or run through both simultaneously. The second amp output features a ground lift and an isolation transformer that can be engaged to eliminate buzz and hum from ground loops, while a 180° polarity reverse switch ensures both amps play back in phase to avoid frequency cancellation. When powered by an external 9V supply or pedalboard power brick, LEDs provide instant on-stage visual feedback - when power is unavailable, the passive audio circuit still works unaffected. Best of all, the BigShot ABY is true-bypass device, without any tone-altering buffers between the guitar and the amplifier to ensure you retain the pure tone of your instrument.

The BigShot i/o™ is an easy-to-use instrument selector that lets you quickly transition between any two instruments, while balancing the levels between them and feeding the output to your amplifier.

• Toggle between two instruments with a single foot stomp
• Adjustable volume control to match instrument levels
• True-bypass operation retains the tone of the instruments
• Separate tuner output and mute footswitch for silent tuning

Easy instrument changeovers on stage

The BigShot i/o allows you to switch between instruments on stage without pops through your amp or the need to adjust levels, while featuring 100% true-bypass for the most demanding purist. Input-2 is equipped with a volume control that lets you reduce the input sensitivity of the louder instrument so that the levels are matched when played through your amplifier. When passive instruments are used, a unique three-position Bright switch lets you compensate for instruments that lack shine in the high frequencies. The BigShot i/o is also equipped with a separate tuner output; with a simple foot stomp, the sound going to the amp is muted and diverted to the tuner for quiet on-stage adjustments.

The BigShot EFX™ is a true-bypass effects pedal switcher that lets you set up two separate effects loops and insert them into your pedal chain when needed.

• Switch between two separate effects loops
• Take noisy pedals out of the signal chain
• Give any pedal true-bypass switching ability
• LEDs indicate which effects loops are active

Professional pedal management on stage

The BigShot EFX gives you the ability to take an entire chain of effects pedals in or out of your signal path with a single footswitch, providing you with a streamlined way to manage multiple pedals on stage. Two effects loops are provided and can be individually activated, or run simultaneously with Loop-1 feeding Loop-2 for even more creative options. You can also set up Loop-2 as a mute for silent tuning or instrument changeovers. Since each loop is true-bypass, it allows you to keep noisy or tone-robbing pedals out of the signal path when they are not needed.

The JD7™ is a guitar signal splitter that is able to drive as many as seven amplifiers at the same time without introducing noise, signal loss, or hum and buzz from ground loops.

• Drive up to 7 amplifiers and 2 effects loops at the same time
• Jensen transformer isolation eliminates hum and buzz
• Built-in Radial Direct box and Reamp capabilities
• Drag control load correction for natural tone

Natural tone, quiet operation

The JD7 allows you to feed up to seven amplifiers simultaneously, with premium Jensen transformers on the outputs that ensure distortion-free signal transfer while blocking hum and buzz from ground loops. To help retain the natural tone of your instrument, Drag control load correction is also featured on the input so you won't lose the tone and feel of connecting your guitar directly to an amplifier.

Record direct and Reamp through multiple amps

The JD7 has a built-in Radial DI box, so you can take a clean guitar track directly to your recording interface while simultaneously playing through multiple amplifiers. A Reamp input allows you to send your recorded guitar track from your recording device back through any or all of your amps, so you can focus on the performance and have the freedom to tweak your amps and microphones later on.

The Radial JR-5™ is a multi-switch remote control designed for the Radial JX44 Air Control wireless guitar and stage amp switcher. It features 5 footswitches that can be used to select instruments or amplifiers. Inside is a programmable memory chip (PIC programmable interrupt controller) that may be programmed using banks or used in manual mode. A series of five ¼” momentary contact closures may also be used to translate switch commands from a MIDI controller to remotely control the JR-5 and JX44.

• Remote control footswitch for compatible Radial products
• Draws power from connected Radial device
• Connect with either balanced XLR or 1/4″
• Heavy duty construction for years of trouble-free use

The Radial JR-2™ is an innovative remote control that is equipped with two footswitches – designated as MUTE and AB select. Although designated this way, the actual functionality of the switch depends on the specific Radial product that is connected. The JR-2 connects to the device using a standard balanced audio cable with choice of ¼” TRS or XLR connections. The JR-2 is unique in that it derives its power from the device being controlled which in turn illuminates the on-board LED indicators to show the remote status. Both switches are latching type.