True to the Music
Radial Engineering Ltd.
LX8
™
User Guide
Table of Contents
Page
LX8 Introduction ..............................................................1
Signal Flow ......................................................................2
Features ..........................................................................3
Connecting the LX8 .........................................................4
Applications .....................................................................5
Internal Chassis Ground Lift ............................................5
Warranty ....................................................................Back
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LX8
User Guide
Eight Channel • Transformer Isolated • Line Splitter
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a the Radial LX8 line splitter. We recommend that you take a few minutes to read through this
manual in order to familiarize yourself with the many innovative features that are built in.
Should you have questions or applications not covered in this manual, we invite you to log onto the Radial web site at www.radialeng.com
to check the FAQ section for the latest updates. Of course, you can also send us an email at info@radialeng.com.
LX8 DESIGN CONCEPT
The Radial LX8 is an eight channel, balanced line splitter in a compact 1RU package that divides the signals three ways; to a direct
output; a direct output with ground lift; and an isolated output. A high performance Jensen™ bridging transformer is used on the iso-
lated output to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops.
Splitting line level signals is a straight forward concept. It’s most common in sound reinforcement when a single set of outputs needs
to be fed to two separate destinations simultaneously. When done improperly, splitting a signal can dull frequency response, lower the
output and worst of all, cause ground loops that produce buzz and hum. To avoid these pitfalls, sound reinforcement companies have
been building custom “splitter-snakes” for many years.
The LX8 is an off-the-shelf splitter for the rest of us allowing virtually anyone to design and assemble a splitter-snake with plug-n-play
simplicity and professional audio quality without the need for custom metal work or complex soldering.
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