Radial Engineering Ltd.
StageDirect™ Active Direct Box
True to the Music
®
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GETTInG STArTEd
Before making any connections, always ensure your audio system
is either turned down or turned off in order to protect more sensitive
components from damage due to turn-on or plug-in transients.
48V PHAnToM or AC AdAPTEr
The Radial StageDirect is unique in that it may be powered using either
48V phantom from the PA system or by using the included 15VDC power
supply. Most musicians will likely use phantom power as it is convenient.
The 15VDC power supply gives you the option should phantom power
not be available. A cable clamp is provided to lock down the power cable.
Use a screw driver to loosen and
loop the cable through before re-
tightening the clamp. There is no
power switch on the StageDirect.
As soon as you plug in the power
supply or turn on phantom power,
it will come to life. One of the
top panel LED indicators will
illuminate to let you know power
is being received.
MAKInG ConnECTIonS
Plug the hi-impedance (hi-Z) ¼” instrument cable from your guitar or bass
into the StageDirect INPUT A. Connect a standard low-impedance (lo-Z)
XLR cable from the BALANCED OUT jack on the StageDirect to the PA
system. If you are using a stage amp, connect a second hi-Z cable from
the AMP output jack to your amplifi er. The AMP output is transformer
isolated to help eliminate noise caused by ground loops. For best results
keep hi-Z instrument cables under 6 meters (20’).
Power
Adapter
Supply
48V
Phantom
Input
Connections for instrument, stage amp and PA system.
