Radial X-Amp™ active re-amplifing device now shipping

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Short Form description (word count - 85):
Shipment of the Radial X-Amp has commenced. X-Amp is an active re-amplifying device that allows pre-recorded guitar tracks, voice from mic-preamps or keyboards to drive guitar amplifiers or effects pedals. It features a balanced line level XLR input and two 1/4" outputs to drive two guitar amplifiers or effect pedals, one of which is transformer isolated to eliminate ground loops. The X-Amp employs 100% discreet components in a unique Class-A feed-forward circuit design for optimum sound quality. Features level control, overload LED and input/output ground-lift options.

Full Release (word count - 411):
Vancouver BC: Radial Engineering of Port Coquitlam, BC is pleased to announce the first shipments of the Radial X-Amp, an active, 100% discreet Class-A re-amplifying device that converts a low-impedance balanced line level signal such as from a tape recorder, mic preamplifier, direct box or keyboard and converts this to a hi-impedance guitar-level signal to drive guitar amplifiers or effect pedals.

The Radial X-Amp features two independent outputs, one of which is direct coupled while the other is transformer isolated and features a polarity reverse to ‘phase match’ the two amplifiers. This allows two amplifiers with different ground reference voltages to be used in tandem without introducing dreaded ground loops. To further ensure clean signal operation, a choice of input and output ground lifting is offered. To make sure the appropriate signal level reaches the guitar amplifier, an overload LED on the front control panel is included along with an output level control to the amplifier.

According to company president, Peter Janis: “Since the days of Les Paul, Phil Spector, the Beatles and Steely Dan, engineers have been making their own re-amping devices as a tool to create new sounds and thicken tracks. The challenge has always been to expand the capabilities with a device that could drive several amplifiers at the same time. When we launched the Radial JD7 Injector, we had no idea that the demand would be so strong for a similar sounding device in a smaller, more affordable package. The Radial X-Amp employs the same Class-A circuit as it’s big brother, and with two outputs, should satisfy these demands.”

The Radial X-Amp may also be used to extend guitar cables when used in conjunction with the Radial JDI, J48 or JDV direct boxes. This is of prime importance to player-engineers that like to sit in the control room and play guitar while their amplifiers and effect pedals are located in an isolation booth or on the studio floor.

The Radial X-Amp is housed in a 14-gauge, I-Beam steel frame with an innovative book-end cover and baked enamel finish. These combine to ensure the X-Amp is never exposed to outside stress that could cause cold solder joints while providing the switches, potentiometers and jacks with maximum protection against damage. For more permanent installations, the X-Amp may be rack-mounted using the Radial J-Rak rack shelf.

For more information, contact Radial Engineering*:1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9. Tel: 604-942-1001 Fax 604-942-1010

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