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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1
2. The JD6 Design Concept .............................................................................................................. 2
3. Development of the JD6 ............................................................................................................... 2
4. Rear Panel Connections ............................................................................................................... 5
5. Using the JD6 ................................................................................................................................ 6
6. Grounding Options for the System Engineer ................................................................................ 7
7. Typical Stage Set-up Using the Radial JD6 .................................................................................. 8
8. Typical Studio Set-Up Using the Radial JD6 ................................................................................ 8
9. Optional Output Panels ................................................................................................................. 9

10. The Advantage of Going Passive! ................................................................................................ 9

11. Radial JD6 - Questions & Answers ............................................................................................. 10

Warranty Information ................................................................................................... Back Cover

1.  INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Radial JD6 multi-channel direct box.  The JD6 is a world-class 19" rack-
mountable DI system that has been optimized for use with keyboards, audio-visual equipment, computer sound
cards, samplers, electronic drums and instruments of all types.

As there are many innovative features in the JD6, we recommend that you take a few minutes to read through this
manual in order to familiarize yourself with the design and features that are built in.  Most importantly, the Radial
JD6 features internal grounding options that will be of particular interest to engineers when integrating the JD6
with keyboard racks and audio-visual systems.

Should you have a question or application in mind that is not covered in this manual, we invite you to log onto the
Radial web site at

 www.radialeng.com to check the Questions and Answers section for the latest updates.  Of course

you can also send us an email at [email protected] should you have a particular need.

Have fun!

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Radial Engineering
1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC  V3C 5W9
tel:  604-942-1001 • fax:  604-942-1010
email:  [email protected] web:  www.radialeng.com

Radial Engineering is a division of JP CableTek Electronics Ltd.
Specifications and appearance subject to change without notice.

Radial JD6 Owner’s Manual    •

V1.0 • 07-30-03 (Ref # R800 9647 00)

Radial Engineering

JD6 Owner’s Manual

Radial JD6 Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for JD6

Page 1: ...ww radialeng com Owner s Manual True to the Music Radial Engineering 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5W9 tel 604 942 1001 fax 604 942 1010 email info radialeng com web www radialeng com Radial En...

Page 2: ...through this manual in order to familiarize yourself with the design and features that are built in Most importantly the Radial JD6 features internal grounding options that will be of particular inte...

Page 3: ...uipment and computers The other 4 channels address basic DI requirements as normally required for keyboards electronic drums and other electronic devices As with all Radial direct boxes the audio sign...

Page 4: ...in 3 This is used when interfacing with older equipment that was made before the AES pin 2 standard was adopted It can also be used in a creative way when combining direct and mic d sources 4 Ground l...

Page 5: ...or on each channel This is used to pass the direct signal directly thru to the instrument amplifier or sub mixer On channels 1 2 these are also duplicated on the front and the rear of the unit and fea...

Page 6: ...s not react with the screening Before permanently marking the front panel check that your marker can be erased by testing a small sample on the rear panel As there are many different manufacturers of...

Page 7: ...s no power Just plug and play Having 48V phantom on to power condenser microphones or active direct boxes will not harm the JD6 Connect the source instrument to the input your instrument amplifier or...

Page 8: ...employed and all channel grounds are directed to this point These switches are factory set in the floating position but may be changed by simply opening up the JD6 and depressing the chassis ground sw...

Page 9: ...to the front without having to reconfigure your studio 7 TYPICAL STAGE SET UP USING THE RADIAL JD6 The Radial JD6 may be used in a variety of configurations This common set up for stage use shows a c...

Page 10: ...udio Transformers to ensure the transition from the unbalanced signal to the balanced output is both smooth and distortion free Jensen Transformers are legendary with their warm Bessel curve and their...

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