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Radial Engineering JDI MK3 Passive Direct Box
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Product Description:
The Radial JDI MK3 is considered by many to be one of the finest passive-operation direct boxes available. It employs a Jensen isolation transformer for optimum audio performance. 60-cycle ground loop elimination and adept handling of high-output, active instruments and keyboards make it discrete and versatile. The Radial DI Box has a steel I-beam ... Click To Read More About This Product
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Gear returned in great condition, with only minor signs of use, such as slight scuffs or pick marks. It looks and plays like new and may be considered an equivalent to display units found in retail stores.
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- Includes full manufacturer's warranty
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Overview
The Radial JDI MK3 is considered by many to be one of the finest passive-operation direct boxes available. It employs a Jensen isolation transformer for optimum audio performance. 60-cycle ground loop elimination and adept handling of high-output, active instruments and keyboards make it discrete and versatile. The Radial DI Box has a steel I-beam construction, baked enamel finish, and protected faceplate that mean it's built to survive.
Features
100% passive design - no phantom power
Jensen transformer equipped
Dual function inputs w/2 channel merge
Polarity reverse switch
Speaker level input circuit
Ultra-durable welded steel chassis
Double sided printed circuit board
Protective channel for switches
Ground Lift and Pad switches
No-slip bottom pad
Specifications
Dynamic range: 135dB
Signal to noise: 119dB
Maximum input level: +19dB
Frequency range: 10Hz~40kHz
Linearity 20~20kHz: 0.1dB
Phase coherence: 4 degrees at 20Hz
0 degrees at 1kHz
Distortion at 20Hz: 0.006%
CMR rejection 100dB @60Hz
Input impedance: 10kW
Output impedance: 600W
Construction: Welded steel
Finish: Baked enamel
Input connectors: Two 1/4" phone
Output connectors: XLR male
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Manufacturer's Warranty
90 day warranty on footswitch and tubes. One year warranty on all other products.
90 day warranty on footswitch and tubes. One year warranty on all other products.
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- 100% coverage for commercial use
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- Free transfer of coverage to a new owner
- Repair costs covered for up to five years from date of purchase
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Comments about Radial Engineering JDI MK3 Passive Direct Box:
This green DI box is just awesome. I am using it to send the sound my of Spector Euro 5 LX bass to the sound guy at shows. The sound is dead on: my bass sounds like my bass through the PA system - nothing added and nothing subtracted from my original tone. The unit is tough steel and will survive ANY kind of punishment. The parts are of the highest quality. Don't settle for a cheap DI box, buy this one.
Comments about Radial Engineering JDI MK3 Passive Direct Box:
The Radial JDI gives me tremendous clarity with my acoustic guitar. The difference between a DI and the Radial JDI is so obvious to your ears. (OK, the price difference is so obvious to your wallet). Anyways, if you have a decent guitar and you want it to come out of the PA with no loss in sound quality then you have to go with this. You can really hear the difference.
Comments about Radial Engineering JDI MK3 Passive Direct Box:
If you can afford it, buy it. Particularly suited to pre-amplified musical instruments, but also suprisingly adept at passive instruments. Plugging in my Gretsch 6120 or Hagstrom Viking with passive pickups from the JDI directly into my sound system does not yield the sterile bland sound that might be expected without a guitar preamplifier. In fact, when using the through input out of this box to a guitar amplifier for stage and main volume, and blending this sound with the output from the main sound system gives a very pleasing full bodied sound. It always pays to buy the best.
Comments about Radial Engineering JDI MK3 Passive Direct Box:
We compared this DI to others in a studio setting mostly with electric bass and found that this blew all the others away. The bass frequencies came through more focused, in phase, quiet and full. Just beautiful, built like a tank. Don't waste your money on a cheap DI. I own one. I bought several of the active and passive versions for our studio.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Good manual
- Professional Functions
- Solid Construction
- Versatile
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Radial Engineering JDI MK3 Passive Direct Box:
I first purchased a J48 Active Direct Box to use with my two basses with active equalizers. I was so happy with the J48, I purchased a JDI to use with my two passive basses. Wow! Nothing negative about this unit and everything positive. The sound out of the PA is exactly the same as what came out of the amp. You can pay less for a lot less. Or, pay a little more and get the best.
Comments about Radial Engineering JDI MK3 Passive Direct Box:
Used this to tame my EMG X-Series pickups with a 24-volt mod. It allows the full headroom of the pickups into my interface with utter clarity. In a word, perfection. I love how rugged and well built this is, and I plan on keeping it forever.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
- Price
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Radial Engineering JDI MK3 Passive Direct Box:
After hooking a keyboard into the main house system I noticed it sounded harsh, like something stayed maxed out in the signal line somewhere. I changed the DI to one of these units and the better quality Jensen transformer really makes a difference. Very pricy, hence only 4 stars. But if sound clarity and tone are essential in performances then it's well worth the price for high output instruments/signals.
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