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Overview
Building on the success of its flagship Radius 4V DJ mixer, boutique
mixer brand, MasterSounds, has added the compact Radius TWO VALVE to
its range. The new 2 channel DJ mixer is manufactured using the highest
quality components, and comprises a similar feature set as its award-
winning 4 channel sibling, in a smaller footprint.
At the heart of Radius TWO VALVE and its unique sound quality are two dual
triode valves, which form part of the input buffer stage to the VCAs.
“The valves’ high input impedance minimises loading on the preceding
stages but provides low output impedance to drive the VCAs, whilst natural
compression smooths and warms harsh transients. Careful circuit design
around the valves minimises noise and distortion,” explains leading DJ
mixer designer, Andy Rigby-Jones, from MasterSounds’ technology partner,
Union Audio.
Radius TWO VALVE comprises 2 fully-featured channel strips with Aux
send (switchable pre or post fader), input level trim, illuminated input
select switch, a super smooth 3-band asymmetric EQ, large illuminated
Cue switch and high quality ALPS rotary faders.
To the right of the channel strip features a 3-band Master EQ/Isolator,
Master and Booth level controls, and headphone monitor with split and
Cue/add mix control. Below the master section is a high-quality Penny &
Giles crossfader, with contour control to adjust the curve from smooth
mix to fast cut.
Two 36mm illuminated analogue VU meters provide accurate signal level
monitoring of the Mix Buss, and automatically switch to monitoring
the Cue level when a channel Cue is activated. If the signal level is
excessive, the VU meter illumination will change from warm white to
bright red.
A new split composite/passive RIAA stage featuring Vishay 2% Polypropylene
capacitors, close tolerance thin film resistors and JFET pre-amplifiers
provides outstanding fidelity from the turntable inputs. All circuit
coupling is through bypassed Panasonic electrolytics to preserve this
fidelity throughout the entire signal chain. The icing on the cake is a
pair of MUSES operational amplifiers providing world class summing for
the fully balanced main Mix Buss.
Finally, MasterSounds mixers are hand built at Union Audio in Cornwall,
UK, ensuring the finest build quality.
“Radius TWO VALVE has been designed for clubs and DJs requiring a
conventional DJ toolkit with ‘no compromise’ audio fidelity. It is the
ideal companion for DJ purists who only require 2 audio channels in a
premium package. The open, dynamic and transparent sound stage, portable
size for carrying between venues, and intuitive feature set gives users
an optimal DJ experience, be it at home or in the club,” concludes
MasterSounds founder, Ryan Shaw.
Radius TWO VALVE
Operation Manual
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