{"id":28970,"date":"2025-03-21T17:58:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T17:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/?p=28970"},"modified":"2025-03-21T20:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T20:30:23","slug":"creating-the-perfect-live-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/blog\/creating-the-perfect-live-setup","title":{"rendered":"Creating the Perfect Live Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Essential Gear for a Reliable Live Stage Setup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing that often comes up in conversation with Radial Engineering users is how they leverage our products live to ensure they can cope with any situation, from minor speed bumps to potentially show-stopping meltdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NAMM 2025 was no different and offered us a chance to speak with some seriously high-level players and engineers who dropped by our booth to discuss their experiences with Radial products and see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/blog\/radial-engineering-whats-new-at-namm-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what\u2019s new<\/a>. In every case, they cited Radial solutions as critical to having a rock-solid live rig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s something Radial has always been passionate about. And it&#8217;s the through line in our ongoing efforts to expand and improve the technology we offer, so every musician\u2019s sound comes across exactly as intended. No matter what gear the venue has \u2013 and regardless of what Murphy and his much-cursed law has in store for them at any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rock-solid live setups start with rock-solid sound \u2013 Choosing the right DI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve crafted your signature tone and sounds as carefully as you\u2019ve written and recorded your music and we\u2019ve created a line of DIs to ensure whatever instrument you play is reproduced with clarity and precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NAMM 2025 with &quot;ET&quot; Ettore Dedivitiis (Jason Mraz) | Radial Engineering\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eSbwNaEmqpE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eSbwNaEmqpE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cET\u2019 Ettore Dedivitiis<\/a> (FOH engineer and production manager for Jason Mraz), ensuring that\u2019s the case on stage and in the studio means having several options to hand. But which Radial DI is best for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That depends\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1921\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201A5406-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201A5406-edited-scaled.jpg 1921w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201A5406-edited-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201A5406-edited-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201A5406-edited-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201A5406-edited-1537x2048.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1921px) 100vw, 1921px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JDI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Considered by many to be the world\u2019s finest direct box, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/jdi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JDI<\/a> is a simple, passive, plug-and-play one-channel DI box featuring a premium Jensen transformer. Offering ruler flat frequency response, zero phase shift, and excellent low-end response, like all Radial DIs, our JDI is designed to provide accurate reproduction of any source \u2013 in a one-size-fits-all DI that can take all the signal level you can throw at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While designed to be completely transparent, players who push the JDI hard note an added benefit in some cases &#8211; rather than hard clipping, the saturation of the transformer can round off the edges of your sound, resulting in a warmer signal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>J48<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there\u2019s the Radial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/j48\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">J48<\/a> &#8211; a top-of-the-line active DI ideal for instruments with passive pickups and easily handles extreme transients without distortion to deliver the natural sound of your instrument without compromise. The J48 offers all the sonic benefits of the JDI and more headroom than most active DIs on the market, making it extremely difficult to overload. The J48\u2019s Thru output can also serve as a second input, allowing you to sum stereo sources down to mono when console real estate is limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TTYM__J48_Musician-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TTYM__J48_Musician-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TTYM__J48_Musician-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TTYM__J48_Musician-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TTYM__J48_Musician-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TTYM__J48_Musician-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TTYM__J48_Musician-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TTYM__J48_Musician-edited-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PZ-DI<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For acoustic players, our active <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/pz-di\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PZ-DI<\/a> was designed specifically with you in mind \u2013 a specialized active direct box with a variable load selector switch that allows you to set the input impedance of the direct box to optimize performance \u2013 a 1 meg ohm position (to warm up the tone of magnetic pickups and provide the same feel and tone you\u2019d get when connected directly to an amp), a 220k ohm setting that delivers the impedance most common on active DIs, and an ultra-high 10 meg ohm impedance specifically designed for piezo transducers to compensate for any harshness resulting the connection of a piezo to a lower impedance input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond ensuring your instrument sounds entirely natural, the PZ-DI offers additional functionality: a fully variable low-cut filter you can easily adjust to match your instrument\u2019s frequency response, eliminate unwanted resonance, and prevent feedback, and a high-cut filter that can soften high-end harshness and ensure a smooth tone &#8211; helpful for acoustic guitarists who use battery-powered pickups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever you choose, the long-term reliability and sound quality of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product_category\/direct-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Radial DIs<\/a> have made them an industry-wide go-to for live performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/pzdi-feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/pzdi-feature.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/pzdi-feature-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/pzdi-feature-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Integrating Wireless Signals with the Right Gear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintaining signal integrity when interfacing with wireless systems is also crucial. For FOH engineer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fOvssDY_8ec\">Joel Bird<\/a>, that meant \u2018re-purposing\u2019 Radial\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/jcr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JCR<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/prormp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ProRMP<\/a> Reampers exclusively for guitars on Canadian Country artist Brett Kissel\u2019s acoustic and electric shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NAMM 2025 with Joel Bird (Brett Kissel) | Radial Engineering\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fOvssDY_8ec?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reampers provide endless possibilities in a studio setting. But they also maintain the consistency of your sound and signal integrity for wireless conversion and across long cable runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding a Reamper on stage may not be the first use case you consider. But the benefits are substantial, particularly when connecting to wireless gear with quarter-inch outs, which, typically, are less robust (physically) and more likely to negatively impact sound quality\/signal integrity than an XLR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passive and plug and play &#8211; Radial Reampers like the JCR and ProRMP solve those issues handily, ensuring high-quality sound and eliminating interference and signal loss over long cable runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Radial-Reamp-JCR-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Radial-Reamp-JCR-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Radial-Reamp-JCR-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Radial-Reamp-JCR-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Radial-Reamp-JCR-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Radial-Reamp-JCR-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Radial-Reamp-JCR-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some musicians have commented that using the ProRMP &#8211; instead of connecting directly between wireless systems and a pedalboard \u2013 is like &#8216;lifting a blanket off&#8217; owing to better high-frequency reproduction. Others praise the JCR for its sound and the locking XLR input that keeps your plug-and-play solution firmly plugged in, regardless of any mayhem Murphy might have in store during changeovers and shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which Reamper is best for you? Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product_category\/reamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reliable Redundancy and Seamless Switching<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arguably, there are only two hard, fast rules for live performance \u2013 \u2018the show must go on\u2019 and \u2018never let them see you sweat.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gear failure can be a nightmare. It literally haunts many musicians in their sleep. But if you have a plan and the tools to implement it quickly and fluidly, chances are you\u2019ll sleep better and perform with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s where Radial\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/SW8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SW8<\/a> Auto-Switcher comes into play, allowing you to switch between multi-channel primary and backup systems (up to 8 channels in total) instantly, automatically, or manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a test tone signal from your A rig drops below a certain threshold, even momentarily, the SW8\u2019s adjustable gate detects it and switches to your B rig. If manual switching\/control better suits your workflow, the SW8&#8217;s front panel A\/B, Mute, and Standby buttons are there for you. For hands-free operation, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/jr-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JR-2<\/a> passive Remote control footswitch also offers dedicated Mute and A\/B latching switches for real-time control.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"row products--embed justify-content-center products category-list   count-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product col-12 col-sm-6 category-sub-card-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/sw8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"category-sub-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brand-logo radial\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-images d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/SW8-feature-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-desc radial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>SW8<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"short-desc\">Auto-Switcher<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Radial SW8 is a backing track switcher that automatically switches between the analog outputs of two playback systems to prevent dropouts during a live performance.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product col-12 col-sm-6 category-sub-card-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/jr-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"category-sub-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brand-logo radial\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-images d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/jr2-feature-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-desc radial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>JR-2<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"short-desc\">Dual Remote<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Radial JR-2 is an innovative remote control that is equipped with two footswitches &#8211; designated as MUTE and AB select.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For larger systems, just link multiple SW8s (and add additional JR-2s if necessary), as Billy Joel and Rainbow keyboardist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JYF1tPt-MHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Rosenthal<\/a> explained<strong> at NAMM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NAMM 2025 with David Rosenthal (Billy Joel, Rainbow) | Radial Engineering\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JYF1tPt-MHA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Playing with track? Looking for a simple solution for smaller setups? That\u2019s where Radial&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/backtrack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backtrack<\/a> Stereo Backing Track Switcher comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Backtrack offers manual switching between two stereo sources via the front panel or a JR-2. It provides direct analogue connections for playback devices of any kind, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It\u2019s also an ideal solution for any player running a main and backup rig on stage. For keyboards, pedalboards, and amp simulators, the Backtrack is a simple, seamless, and reliable solution that accepts both mic- and line-level sources. It also features a built-in headphone jack for discrete pre- or mid-show troubleshooting. So, if a problem does arise, you can address it without the audience hearing a thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BacktrackInUse2-web-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BacktrackInUse2-web-edited.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BacktrackInUse2-web-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BacktrackInUse2-web-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/BacktrackInUse2-web-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like our DIs, Radial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product_category\/switchers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">switchers<\/a> are equipped with high-quality transformers to break up ground loops and provide optimal signal integrity and peace of mind. So you can worry less about how your gear is performing and entirely on your own performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> if you\u2019re running two redundant laptop-based systems, check out the Radial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/sw8-usb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SW8-USB<\/a>. With all the switching power and functionality of the SW8, the SW8-USB provides two USB inputs, eliminating the need for additional audio interfaces and proprietary drivers \u2013 freeing up real estate in your rack. Keyboardists and multi-instrumentalists: if you\u2019re wrangling multi-source setups on stage (or in the studio), you may want to corral them with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/blog\/sos-reviews-the-radial-kl-8-keyboard-mixer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KL-8<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever sound source(s) you can\u2019t afford to lose on stage, Radial has your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product_category\/playback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">back<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trusted by the Pros and True To Your Music<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every musician has a different live setup and needs. 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