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Radial Ships Newest In Famed JDV Line Of
Active DI Boxes
Radial Engineering is now shipping the JDV Mk5
active direct box. The JDV Mk5 is a 100% discrete class-A
design that retains the original zero-negative feedback topology
of previous JDV models while adding many new features.
The new design has two inputs with volume control, signal LEDs, and
variable highpass filter, switchable from the front panel or optional JR2
remote control. Input A has Drag Control load correction, input impedance variable from 10 kΩ to 1 MΩ to match the load of amplifiers, and a balanced TRS mic
input with phantom power for use with instrument-mounted condenser mics. Input B is
equipped with a load selector switch that toggles between 200 kΩ for passive basses and 10 MΩ for piezo transducers.
The two Inputs can be blended, and a built-in Phazer can phase-align them for applications like miked amp plus DI signal. The
unit also features a throughput for onstage amps, isolation transformer to avoid ground loops, balanced XLR output with polarity
reverse, tuner output, and more. Look for a review soon.
Price: $449.99 * More from: Radial Engineering, www.radialeng.com

GIK Acoustics Launches New Line Of Panels And Bass Traps
The Alpha Panel Series is a new line of acoustic treatments from Atlantabased manufacturer GIK Acoustics. The new line features a wood face with a
mathematical sequence of slots for one-dimensional scattering/diffusion. The
new panels are designed to combine absorption with diffusion while presenting
an aesthetically pleasing style.
The first product in the new series is the 4A Alpha Panel. This is a 23.75" x
23.75" x 4" wood-framed panel, filled with rigid fiberglass made from 100%
recycled materials, wrapped in fabric and finished with a slotted wood face in
blonde veneer. The wood face provides the scattering and allows low-frequency
waves to pass through to the fiberglass for low-end absorption.
Price: $85 each * More from: GIK Acoustics, www.gikacoustics.com

TransAudio Group Brings New Drawmer Compressor To USA
Drawmer's new 1978 Stereo Tone Shaping FET Compressor is now available
from US distributor TransAudio Group. The 1978 is unique for its four Character settings,
which interact with the compressor's threshold, ratio, attack, and release to create special compression "flavors". The four Characters can be engaged individually or in combination to produce a variety of different tones.
An independent Saturation knob adds harmonic distortion, and the unit's sidechain has variable low- and highpass filtering, keying from external signal or the input signal itself. The unit also features comprehensive metering, wet/dry mix for parallel compression effects, and makeup gain.
Price: $999 * More from: Drawmer, dist. by TransAudio Group, www.transaudiogroup.com
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