DALE SKU # RADI-GOLDDIGGER

Radial Engineering Gold Digger 4 Channel Studio Mic Selector

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    Description

    The Gold Digger is a 4-channel mic selector that enables the engineer to quickly compare the sound of four different microphones while sharing the same preamp. A 'straight wire' passive circuit design is void of any audio buffers or transformers. Instead, the Gold Digger employs military grade gold contact relays to manage the switching process, thus ensuring the pristine mic signal is maintained without introducing color, distortion or artefact of any kind.

    Features:

    • Four selectable inputs with trim adjusts
    • Straight wire distortion-free signal path
    • Will not introduce color or artifact
    • Increases artist's confidence when recording

    Features include four rear-mounted XLR-F mic inputs plus an XLR-m output to feed the preamp. To eliminate bleed between microphones, each channel is equipped with a 'radio style' selector switch that ensures only one mic is on at a time. The external supply provides power for the LED indicators, charges the relays and enables the Gold Digger to generate 48 volt phantom which can be turned on or off for each mic as needed. To ensure an 'honest' comparison between microphones, individual 'set & forget' trim controls let you adjust each mic level so that they produce the same relative output. Once set up, the Gold Digger not only improves workflow, but also gives the artist more confidence with the sound of the vocal, resulting in a better overall performance.

    Audio circuit type:ÊPassive signal path with active relay switching
    Frequency response:Ê10Hz to 100kHz +/- 0.0dB
    Dynamic range:Ê>140dBÊ
    Equivalent input noise:Ê-115dBu
    Residual noise:-140dB
    Maximum input:+26dBu
    Maximum output:+26dBu
    Total harmonic distortion:Ê0.0003%
    Phase deviation:Ê< 0.001 Degrees at all frequencies
    Intermodulation DistortionÊ0.001%
    Input impedance:Ê600 Ohms (typical)
    Common mode rejection:-92dBu @ 55Hz
    Gain:Ê0.0dB Ð Unity gain device
    Features
    Inputs:Ê4 x XLR female
    Outputs:Balanced XLR male
    Switches:Individual on/off for each inputÊ
    Individual 48V phantom power for each input
    Controls:Variable trim on each input
    XLR configuration:ÊAES standard (pin-2 hot)Ê
    General
    Power:Ê+15V DC/400mA power supply included
    Construction:Ê14 gauge steel chassis / outer shell
    Finish:Baked enamel
    Size: (W x H x D)4.5 x 2 x 6 (121 x 64 x 147mm)
    Shipping size: W x H x D:4.75 x 2.5 x 10.75 (121 x 64 x 273mm)
    Weight:Ê2.8 lb (1.3kg)Ê
    Shipping weight:3.05 lb ( 1.4kg)
    Warranty:ÊRadial 3-year, transferable

    The Gold Digger is a 4-channel mic selector that enables the engineer to quickly compare the sound of four different microphones while sharing the same preamp. A 'straight wire' passive circuit design is void of any audio buffers or transformers. Instead, the Gold Digger employs military grade gold contact relays to manage the switching process, thus ensuring the pristine mic signal is maintained without introducing color, distortion or artefact of any kind.

    Features:

    • Four selectable inputs with trim adjusts
    • Straight wire distortion-free signal path
    • Will not introduce color or artifact
    • Increases artist's confidence when recording

    Features include four rear-mounted XLR-F mic inputs plus an XLR-m output to feed the preamp. To eliminate bleed between microphones, each channel is equipped with a 'radio style' selector switch that ensures only one mic is on at a time. The external supply provides power for the LED indicators, charges the relays and enables the Gold Digger to generate 48 volt phantom which can be turned on or off for each mic as needed. To ensure an 'honest' comparison between microphones, individual 'set & forget' trim controls let you adjust each mic level so that they produce the same relative output. Once set up, the Gold Digger not only improves workflow, but also gives the artist more confidence with the sound of the vocal, resulting in a better overall performance.

    Audio circuit type:ÊPassive signal path with active relay switching
    Frequency response:Ê10Hz to 100kHz +/- 0.0dB
    Dynamic range:Ê>140dBÊ
    Equivalent input noise:Ê-115dBu
    Residual noise:-140dB
    Maximum input:+26dBu
    Maximum output:+26dBu
    Total harmonic distortion:Ê0.0003%
    Phase deviation:Ê< 0.001 Degrees at all frequencies
    Intermodulation DistortionÊ0.001%
    Input impedance:Ê600 Ohms (typical)
    Common mode rejection:-92dBu @ 55Hz
    Gain:Ê0.0dB Ð Unity gain device
    Features
    Inputs:Ê4 x XLR female
    Outputs:Balanced XLR male
    Switches:Individual on/off for each inputÊ
    Individual 48V phantom power for each input
    Controls:Variable trim on each input
    XLR configuration:ÊAES standard (pin-2 hot)Ê
    General
    Power:Ê+15V DC/400mA power supply included
    Construction:Ê14 gauge steel chassis / outer shell
    Finish:Baked enamel
    Size: (W x H x D)4.5 x 2 x 6 (121 x 64 x 147mm)
    Shipping size: W x H x D:4.75 x 2.5 x 10.75 (121 x 64 x 273mm)
    Weight:Ê2.8 lb (1.3kg)Ê
    Shipping weight:3.05 lb ( 1.4kg)
    Warranty:ÊRadial 3-year, transferable

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