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Radial JX44 V2 & JX42 V2 Guitar / Amp Signal Managing Switching Stations
Radial Engineering has introduced two professional guitar / amp signal managing switching stations . The JX44 V2 is a single-rack space four-instrument , four-amp and EFX signal manager . The JX42 V2 is a single-rack space four-Instrument , two-amp switching station .
Both units are designed to handle the rigors of concert touring , providing instant and simple signal changeovers in a guitar , bass , or keyboard rig without signal colouration or additional noise or popping when switching instruments .
In addition to the instrument switching and routing capabilities found in the JX42 V2 , the JX44 V2 also functions as a complete guitar , amp , and EFX signal manager , easily handling complex effects routing requirements , providing connections for a local stereo EFX loop , and the ability to assign and remotely control individual EFX channels to any amplifier for wet / dry / wet setups .
Class A signal buffers on the inputs — accessible on either the front or back panel — help preserve an instrument ’ s pure tonal qualities . Both units enable simultaneous connection and activation of up to four instruments or wireless receivers , with all inactive inputs automatically feeding a buffered Tuner output .
For more information , contact Radial Engineering : 604-942- 1001 , info @ radialeng . com , www . radialeng . com .
Sabian 10-in . XSR Mini-Hats
Sabian has released the 10-in . XSR Mini-Hats , which are designed for snare and tenor players in marching ensembles who want to play “ hats ” without requiring a cymbal player to hold them on the field . Traditionally , marching ensembles have struggled to have mini-hats heard on the field . Sabian says the 10-in . XSR Mini-Hats solve that problem by producing clarity while projecting through any size ensemble . They ’ re made with a medium-heavy bottom and a slightly lighter top , a combination designed for clarity , improved articulation , and the ability to cut over the top of a marching ensemble , whether on the field or indoors . They also work well on a drumkit or percussion setup .
For more information , contact Sabian : 506-272-2019 , customerservice @ sabian . com , www . sabian . com .
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Basses
Charvel has introduced the Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ IV and Pro- Mod San Dimas Bass JJ V , which combine modern appointments with throwback Charvel elements .
Premium features on the Pro-Mod San Dimas basses include an alder body , bolt-on caramelized maple “ slim C ” speed neck with graphite reinforcement , and hand-rubbed satin urethane back finish . The 12 — 16-in . caramelized maple fingerboard has rolled edges , 20 jumbo frets , cream dot inlays , and Luminlay side dots . Additional features include a heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel , Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut , DiMarzio pickups , master volume control , pickup blend control , three-band active EQ ( bass , mid , and treble ), Charvel HiMass bridge , open-gear tuners , vintagestyle disc string tree , oversized strap buttons , and Fender Precision Bass headstock shape .
For more information , contact Fender Musical Instruments Corp .: 323-210-1800 , www . fender . com .
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