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Radial Engineering Ltd.

JDV™ Mk5 Active Direct Box

True to the Music

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using the Phazer

Combining two pickups or a mic with a pickup can often produce much 

more realistic sounds than using a mic or pickup alone. Things really start 

to shine when you combine the two sources using the BLEND function 

and then introduce the PHAZER™ into the equation. 

The  Phazer  is  an  analogue  phase  adjustment  tool  that  is  applied  to 

the primary source or that closest to the originating sound. This is then 

‘fractionally delayed’ to time-align the fundamental frequencies so that 

they play in phase. 

Start by setting up two sources on a single instrument and set the relative volumes to the 

same level. Keep in mind that if you use a mic, any movement or altering the distance of the 

mic from the sound hole will change the relative phase and loudness. So you either have to 

carefully remain in one place relative to the mic or use an instrument-mounted microphone 

that will move with the instrument. 

Set the phase control fully counter-clockwise. Activate the Phazer by pushing in the switch. 

Now have someone rotate the control as you play. Altering the relative level between the mic 

and pickup dramatically alter the tone of the instrument. Try changing the range using the 

slider switch. Have fun. Note that there is no perfect setup. Phase is relative and cannot be 

anticipated. Simply use your ears to fi nd the most pleasing sound. 

A - Condensor Mic

B - Pick up

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Phase Shift

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270°

360°

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Time

Trough

Wave Length

Wave Cycle

Phase Corrected

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B

BLenDing The TWo ChAnneLs

The JDV is also equipped with a BLEND function on the side 

panel that allows both channels to be active at the same time. 

This can be used to combine a piezo and a magnetic pickup 

on an acoustic guitar, a mic and a piezo on a bass or to simply 

have two instruments on all the time for practicality sake. The 

BLEND is activated by depressing the set & forget switch 

inward. You may fi nd a slight drop in volume due to the mixing 

process. Simply adjust the input level controls to compensate.

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Страница 1: ...leng com True to the Music User Guide JDV Mk 5 Active Direct Box www radialeng com Radial Engineering Ltd 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam British Columbia Canada V3C 5M5 tel 604 942 1001 fax 604 942 101...

Страница 2: ...ll of your recordings and live gigs This next generation JDV retains the natural tone of the original while adding many new features that will enhance the performance and open up creative new options...

Страница 3: ...ED status indicators 7 LeVeL B Fully variable control used to set the input sensitivity for channel B 8 LoAD Switches the input impedance from 10M for piezo transducers to 220k for magnetic pickups 9...

Страница 4: ...RounD LifT Disconnects pin 1 at the XLR out to reduce hum and buzz caused by ground loops 19 iso Introduces an isolation transformer into the XLR signal path to help eliminate hum and buzz caused by g...

Страница 5: ...to use it There are two inputs and one output You can set each input to suit a particular instrument and then send the unbalanced output to a stage amp while sending the balanced signal to a recordin...

Страница 6: ...s tend to sound harsh and peaky During the develop ment of the Radial Tonebone PZ Pre we discovered that by elevating the impedance you can dramatically widen the frequency response and smooth out the...

Страница 7: ...onnection options we will use a simple bass guitar as the working example The same basic approach will work for most instruments Begin by setting all of the controls and switches in the start position...

Страница 8: ...rtunately not a standard XLR The good news is that music stores carry XLR F to TRS cables as a standard offering Once connected this switching jack will automatically turn off the guitar inputs Since...

Страница 9: ...input B To switch simply depress the front panel SELECT switch You can also toggle the input by using the optional JR 2 footswitch When connected the JR 2 derives its power from the JDV to illuminate...

Страница 10: ...off and the input impedance rises to 10M to suit piezo transducers Using the high pass lter One of the most practical functions on the JDV is the high pass filter HPF This fully variable control lets...

Страница 11: ...e phase control fully counter clockwise Activate the Phazer by pushing in the switch Now have someone rotate the control as you play Altering the relative level between the mic and pickup dramatically...

Страница 12: ...and isolating the output If you encounter hum or buzz you can lift the ground on the XLR output by depressing the ground lift switch This is recessed in order to prevent accidental use when reaching...

Страница 13: ...filter Variable from 25Hz 500Hz 3dB point Size W D H weight 5 75 x 8 25 x 1 75 2 75 with handle 146mm x 210mm x 45mm 70mm with handle Weight 3 95lbs 1 80kg Power supply 16v 1600mA 5 pin XLR power supp...

Страница 14: ...JDV Mk5 Active Direct Box True to the Music Radial Engineering Ltd 12 Block Diagram BLEND...

Страница 15: ...riginal invoice showing date of purchase and the dealer name must accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited and transferable warranty This warranty shall not apply if the produ...

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