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Radial Engineering SGI44 Studio Guitar Interface

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    Description

    The Radial SGI 44 is a studio quality bidirectional effects router that designed to take the output from a wireless receiver and run the guitar signal to the pedalboard and back. Two SGI-44s are used with one positioned at the wireless end, the other at the pedalboard. Connection is made using standard XLR cables. The Radial SGI-44 makes it easy to route guitar signals around a stage, in the studio or in a large venue while delivering the very best signal quality.

    Features:

    • Bidirectional long-distance 'send & receive' effects router
    • Drive guitar & bass signals beyond 100 meters
    • 100% discrete class-A circuitry
    • Works with the Radial JX44 guitar & amp selector

    The first SGI-44 converts the unbalanced high-impedance guitar signal to a balanced low-impedance signal and the second reverses the process - thus allowing distances of more than 100 meters (300') without noise. To ensure optimal signal quality, the SGI-44 employs 100% hand-inserted discrete parts with Jensen isolation transformers to make up the class-A circuit. Although less efficient than the chip based AB circuits that are common with today's 'cost driven' designs, single ended class-A circuits are preferred by audiophiles due to the lack of zero-cross distortion. These  deliver greater transparency and realism. To further improve the feel, the SGI-44 is equipped with Drag Control load correction. This allows you to 'dial in' the perfect load as if connected to a tube guitar amp using a standard guitar cable. To add versatility, the SGI-44 is equipped with a buffered tuner out for quick between song adjustments or can be used to split the guitar signal to a second signal chain if need be.

    Built 'Radial tough' the SGI-44 is made in Canada using 14 gauge steel. An innovative I-beam internal frame protects the sensitive circuit board from outside stress which could torque the solder points and cause premature failure. Radial's innovative book-end construction creates recessed zones at each end that protect connectors, switches and controls from harm's way.

    Audio circuit typeActive 100% discrete class-A with transformer isolation
    Frequency response20Hz ~ 20kHz (-2dB)
    Signal to noise ratio100dB (0dBu input)
    Dynamic range105dB
    Noise floor-100dBu
    Maximum input+2dBu
    Total harmonic distortion0.005% @ 1k
    Inter-modulation distortion0.02% @ 1k
    Input impedanceVariable from 10k Ohms ~ 1 megaOhm
    Output impedance218 Ohms (_" unbal. output); 280 Ohms (TX bal. output)
    Instrument input_" unbalanced input
    Tuner output_" unbalanced output
    TX outputBal. XLR output (Studio Guitar Interface)
    RX inputBal. XLR input (Studio Guitar Interface) with gnd. lift
    Dragª Variable input impedance control
    XLR configurationAES standard (pin-2 hot)
    Power+15VDC/400mA adapter included
    Construction14 gauge steel chassis / outer shell, baked enamel finish
    Size4.25" x 2" x 5" (102 x 76 x 165mm)
    Weight3lbs. (1.36kg)
    Shipping size5.25" x 2.5" x 11" ( 127 x 64 x 279mm)
    Shipping weight3.1lbs (1.41kg)
    WarrantyRadial 3-year, transferable

    The Radial SGI 44 is a studio quality bidirectional effects router that designed to take the output from a wireless receiver and run the guitar signal to the pedalboard and back. Two SGI-44s are used with one positioned at the wireless end, the other at the pedalboard. Connection is made using standard XLR cables. The Radial SGI-44 makes it easy to route guitar signals around a stage, in the studio or in a large venue while delivering the very best signal quality.

    Features:

    • Bidirectional long-distance 'send & receive' effects router
    • Drive guitar & bass signals beyond 100 meters
    • 100% discrete class-A circuitry
    • Works with the Radial JX44 guitar & amp selector

    The first SGI-44 converts the unbalanced high-impedance guitar signal to a balanced low-impedance signal and the second reverses the process - thus allowing distances of more than 100 meters (300') without noise. To ensure optimal signal quality, the SGI-44 employs 100% hand-inserted discrete parts with Jensen isolation transformers to make up the class-A circuit. Although less efficient than the chip based AB circuits that are common with today's 'cost driven' designs, single ended class-A circuits are preferred by audiophiles due to the lack of zero-cross distortion. These  deliver greater transparency and realism. To further improve the feel, the SGI-44 is equipped with Drag Control load correction. This allows you to 'dial in' the perfect load as if connected to a tube guitar amp using a standard guitar cable. To add versatility, the SGI-44 is equipped with a buffered tuner out for quick between song adjustments or can be used to split the guitar signal to a second signal chain if need be.

    Built 'Radial tough' the SGI-44 is made in Canada using 14 gauge steel. An innovative I-beam internal frame protects the sensitive circuit board from outside stress which could torque the solder points and cause premature failure. Radial's innovative book-end construction creates recessed zones at each end that protect connectors, switches and controls from harm's way.

    Audio circuit typeActive 100% discrete class-A with transformer isolation
    Frequency response20Hz ~ 20kHz (-2dB)
    Signal to noise ratio100dB (0dBu input)
    Dynamic range105dB
    Noise floor-100dBu
    Maximum input+2dBu
    Total harmonic distortion0.005% @ 1k
    Inter-modulation distortion0.02% @ 1k
    Input impedanceVariable from 10k Ohms ~ 1 megaOhm
    Output impedance218 Ohms (_" unbal. output); 280 Ohms (TX bal. output)
    Instrument input_" unbalanced input
    Tuner output_" unbalanced output
    TX outputBal. XLR output (Studio Guitar Interface)
    RX inputBal. XLR input (Studio Guitar Interface) with gnd. lift
    Dragª Variable input impedance control
    XLR configurationAES standard (pin-2 hot)
    Power+15VDC/400mA adapter included
    Construction14 gauge steel chassis / outer shell, baked enamel finish
    Size4.25" x 2" x 5" (102 x 76 x 165mm)
    Weight3lbs. (1.36kg)
    Shipping size5.25" x 2.5" x 11" ( 127 x 64 x 279mm)
    Shipping weight3.1lbs (1.41kg)
    WarrantyRadial 3-year, transferable

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