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Radial Engineering Ltd.   

 

      JDI • Duplex User Guide

True to the Music

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PA SYSTEM

TUNER

AMP

CHANNEL-2

BASS

CHANNEL-1

GUITAR

3

MaKinG cOnnectiOns

Before making connections, ensure all signal levels 

are turned down or equipment is shut off. This will 

help eliminate turn-on or plug-in transients that could 

cause damage to more sensitive equipment such as 

tweeters. 

the JDi DuPLeX quick start

This section is for advanced users. It provides a quick 

set of instructions for those that are familiar with direct 

boxes  and  gets  right  down  to  action!  We  suggest 

that  you  read  through  the  entire  manual  for  a  better 

understanding of your Duplex. see the ‘Features and 

Functions’ section for information about using the mono 

sum, polarity and line-level inputs.

QuicK start: 

The  Radial  Duplex  is  a  passive  direct  box  and  does 

not  require  any  external  power  such  as  phantom  or 

batteries. Follow these steps for each channel.
1. Make  sure  all  switches  are  in  the  outward  position 

including  the  two  recessed  switches.  Use  a  small 

screwdriver to access the recessed switches. 

2. Connect the XLR oUTPUT to the Pa or audio mixer. 
3. Plug the instrument into the ¼" InPUT jack. 
4. Connect  the  ¼"  THRU  jack  to  the  instrument 

amplifi er, keyboard mixer, or electronic tuner.

5. slowly turn up the input level at the mixer and listen.
6. If you hear distortion, depress the –15dB PaD switch.
7. If you hear buzz or hum depress the gnD LIFT switch.

Summary of Contents for JDI Duplex

Page 1: ...www radialeng com True to the Music Radial Engineering Ltd 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5 Tel 604 942 1001 Fax 604 942 1010 email info radialeng com...

Page 2: ...rs of dependable use This latest version also adds a rack mount option that enables one or two Duplexes to be mounted in a single rack space As with all Radial products a lot of effort has gone into p...

Page 3: ...ng a concert AV show or recording session 1 Passive DI basics A direct box has the primary role of converting an unbalanced high impedance signal to a balanced low impedance signal Unbalanced signals...

Page 4: ...ne level sources like laptop computers 8 BOOK END DESIGN Creates a protective zone around the jacks and switches 9 FULL BOTTOM PAD Provides electrical insulation and mechanical isolation 10 XLR OUTPUT...

Page 5: ...ter understanding of your Duplex see the Features and Functions section for information about using the mono sum polarity and line level inputs QuicK start The Radial Duplex is a passive direct box an...

Page 6: ...FT KEYS RIGHT CHANNEL 1 KEYS LEFT MONO CHANNEL 1 KEYS RIGHT two stereo keyboards You can retain full stereo operation with two keyboards by connecting the keyboard s left and right outputs as shown an...

Page 7: ...S connecting consumer audio devices Today laptop computers and tablets have become part of most audio shows and DJ setups The Duplex is equipped with a variety of connectors to meet the challenge This...

Page 8: ...ard positions Use good quality cables to connect to the channel 1 and channel 2 RCa In jacks The RCa THRU jack can be used to pass the stereo signal on to another audio system CHANNEL 1 LEFT CHANNEL 2...

Page 9: ...onally you may be confronted with a super powerful source that could overload and saturate the transformers inside the Duplex This could for instance be the output signal from a DJ mixer If this scena...

Page 10: ...x Part R800 9422 00 One of the innovations on the new Duplex is the ability to have it rack mounted by adding the optional rack mount kit This kit enables one or two Duplex units to be rack mounted in...

Page 11: ...ced 140k Ohm PAD off 10k Ohm PAD on Input impedance balanced FXLR 10k Ohm Output impedance balanced MXLR 600 Ohms Transformer Jensen JT DB E 12 1 ratio Shield Dual Faraday mu metal can Input pad 15dB...

Page 12: ...chase and the dealer name must accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited and transferable warranty This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged due to abuse mi...

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