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HDI

High Definition Studio Direct Box

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

Radial Engineering Ltd.

1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5

www.radialeng.com • 604-942-1001 • [email protected]

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Page 1: ...pecifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Copyright 2020 Radial Engineering Ltd Radial Engineering Ltd 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5 www radialeng com 604 942 1001 i...

Page 2: ...the HDI allowing you to get the most out of this device If you have any questions not answered in this user guide please visit our website at www radialeng com for additional resources and frequently...

Page 3: ...strument and recording hardware so that this DI could become an extension of the instrument itself Could we give it character and color Sure Many are the colors in the spectrum and many characteristic...

Page 4: ...as this control is turned clockwise The Color control is also dependent on the Level control which in this case be viewed as a drive control There is an interesting and often useful range of colors de...

Page 5: ...nakes or the mic inputs of a recording console or audio interface This output follows the Line Level XLR Output and features an additional premium Jensen transformer for isolation and signal reduction...

Page 6: ...t panel input takes priority as soon as an instrument cable is plugged into it the rear panel input will be automatically disabled If you are using an instrument amplifier in conjunction with the HDI...

Page 7: ...so features a Processed Output which is an unbalanced 1 4 TS connection that provides the option for signal to be fed to a stage amplifier or an amp profiler unit while retaining the character and ton...

Page 8: ...ng Note that the LED for the Opto compressor does not illuminate when the switch is engaged this LED actually indicates when gain reduction is being applied and the brighter the LED shines the more ga...

Page 9: ...he Color control signals processed through the clean side of the HDI are unaffected by this switch When the Color control turned clockwise to add saturation and distortion engaing the HPF can often pr...

Page 10: ...kHz or alternatively try using the impulse response of a guitar cabinet after the preamp The 15dB Pad switch While it is possible to lower the output of the HDI by turning down the Level control this...

Page 11: ...the HDI You can use standard distortion pedals in front of the HDI to generate some interesting tones or try connecting the 1 4 Processed Output into a distortion pedal or chain of pedals that then fe...

Page 12: ...ding interface one that includes your favorite pedals and another that includes only the tone from the HDI The EXTC SA has line level inputs and outputs while also allowing you to directly connect up...

Page 13: ...True to the Music Radial Engineering Ltd HDI Owner s Manual NOTES...

Page 14: ...True to the Music Radial Engineering Ltd HDI Owner s Manual NOTES...

Page 15: ...e Level XLR 25dBu 1 THD at 1kHz Max Output Mic Level XLR 3 7dBu 1 THD at 1kHz Max Output 1 4 Processed Out 8dBu Approx unity gain with Level 12 00 FEATURES Level Color Presence Ground Lift 15dB Pad Ou...

Page 16: ...ler name must accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited and transferable warranty This limited warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged due to abuse misuse misa...