DALE SKU # RADI-SB1ACTIVE

Radial Engineering StageBug SB-1 Active Acoustic Guitar Direct Box

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    Description

    The Radial SB-1 Acoustic is a high-performance active direct box made for players that are on the move. Made to fit inside a guitar case, the SB-1 is the smallest Radial DI box ever! But don't let the small size deter... this ultra-compact StageBug sounds absolutely terrific!

    Features:

    • Active direct box for acoustic guitar
    • Ultra compact to fit in your guitar case
    • Plug & play easy to use feature set
    • 48V phantom powered, no batteries needed!

    The design begins with standard 1/4" instrument input with a thru-put to feed your tuner or your on-stage amp. The ultra quiet active circuit at once converts the signal from high to low impedance to reduce susceptibility to noise, buffers it and then balances the signal for long runs to the PA system. And with 48 volt phantom powering, the SB-1 does not require batteries or external supply to make it work. You simply plug in and you are set to go!

    The active circuit features a carefully selected 220k-ohm input impedance to eliminate problems with loading while delivering a smooth, warm sound to the audio system. This is particularly important when interfacing vintage guitars with low output pickups when should you plan to do some recording or Reamping. The SB-1 is also equipped with a -15dB pad that reduces the input sensitivity to gracefully handle even the loudest instruments. This makes the SB-1 perfectly well suited for electric bass and keyboards. To reduce feedback, toggling the 180° polarity switch helps eliminate hot spots on stage that can cause low frequency resonance.

    The StageBug... small size, big heart, huge sound!

    Audio circuit type:Ê Active Buffer with Phase Splitter
    Frequency response:Ê 20Hz to 20KHz
    Total harmonic distortion:Ê <0.006%
    Dynamic range:Ê >100dB
    Input impedance:Ê 800K/23K
    Maximum input:Ê +2dBu/+8dBu
    Gain:Ê +1.3dBu/+4.4dB
    Clip Level - OutputÊ +3.3dBu/+12.3dBu
    Output impedance: 330 Ohms
    Equivalent input noise:Ê -101dBu
    Noise floor: -97dBu
    Intermodulation distortion: <0.01%
    Phase deviation: 25/12 degrees Maximum
    Features
    Switches:Ê Pad, Phase
    Merge function:Ê Automatic
    Input pad:Ê -12dB
    Polarity: Yes
    XLR configuration:Ê + = Pin 2, - = Pin 3, Ground = Pin 1Ê
    General
    Construction:Ê 16 gauge steel chassis / outer shell
    Finish: Durable powder coat
    Size: (L x W x D) 4.5" x 1,85" x 1.35" (114mm x 47mm x 34mm)
    Weight:Ê 0.55 lbs (250 grams)
    Shipping Size: (L x W x D): 8" x 5" x 3" (203mm x 127mm x 76mm)
    Shipping weight: 0.8 lbs (365 grams)
    Power:Ê 48V phantom power
    Conditions: For use in dry locations only between 5¡C and 40¡C
    Warranty:Ê Radial 3-year, transferable

    The Radial SB-1 Acoustic is a high-performance active direct box made for players that are on the move. Made to fit inside a guitar case, the SB-1 is the smallest Radial DI box ever! But don't let the small size deter... this ultra-compact StageBug sounds absolutely terrific!

    Features:

    • Active direct box for acoustic guitar
    • Ultra compact to fit in your guitar case
    • Plug & play easy to use feature set
    • 48V phantom powered, no batteries needed!

    The design begins with standard 1/4" instrument input with a thru-put to feed your tuner or your on-stage amp. The ultra quiet active circuit at once converts the signal from high to low impedance to reduce susceptibility to noise, buffers it and then balances the signal for long runs to the PA system. And with 48 volt phantom powering, the SB-1 does not require batteries or external supply to make it work. You simply plug in and you are set to go!

    The active circuit features a carefully selected 220k-ohm input impedance to eliminate problems with loading while delivering a smooth, warm sound to the audio system. This is particularly important when interfacing vintage guitars with low output pickups when should you plan to do some recording or Reamping. The SB-1 is also equipped with a -15dB pad that reduces the input sensitivity to gracefully handle even the loudest instruments. This makes the SB-1 perfectly well suited for electric bass and keyboards. To reduce feedback, toggling the 180° polarity switch helps eliminate hot spots on stage that can cause low frequency resonance.

    The StageBug... small size, big heart, huge sound!

    Audio circuit type:Ê Active Buffer with Phase Splitter
    Frequency response:Ê 20Hz to 20KHz
    Total harmonic distortion:Ê <0.006%
    Dynamic range:Ê >100dB
    Input impedance:Ê 800K/23K
    Maximum input:Ê +2dBu/+8dBu
    Gain:Ê +1.3dBu/+4.4dB
    Clip Level - OutputÊ +3.3dBu/+12.3dBu
    Output impedance: 330 Ohms
    Equivalent input noise:Ê -101dBu
    Noise floor: -97dBu
    Intermodulation distortion: <0.01%
    Phase deviation: 25/12 degrees Maximum
    Features
    Switches:Ê Pad, Phase
    Merge function:Ê Automatic
    Input pad:Ê -12dB
    Polarity: Yes
    XLR configuration:Ê + = Pin 2, - = Pin 3, Ground = Pin 1Ê
    General
    Construction:Ê 16 gauge steel chassis / outer shell
    Finish: Durable powder coat
    Size: (L x W x D) 4.5" x 1,85" x 1.35" (114mm x 47mm x 34mm)
    Weight:Ê 0.55 lbs (250 grams)
    Shipping Size: (L x W x D): 8" x 5" x 3" (203mm x 127mm x 76mm)
    Shipping weight: 0.8 lbs (365 grams)
    Power:Ê 48V phantom power
    Conditions: For use in dry locations only between 5¡C and 40¡C
    Warranty:Ê Radial 3-year, transferable

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