Videos Archives - Radial Engineering

Nuance Select Overview Video

Marylou Villegas — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:03:42 +0000

Let’s take a deeper look at the new Radial Nuance Select Monitor Controller!

In this video, we tackle the common pitfalls of traditional monitor controllers and how the Nuance Select ensures your mixes are heard exactly as they were meant to be. Discover how the Nuance revolutionizes studio monitoring with features like its innovative Clarity Circuit, dual stereo input sources, astounding⁠ <0.00001% Total Harmonic Distortion, and so much more.

To learn more about the Nuance Select, be sure to visit the link below!

https://www.radialeng.com/product/nuance-select

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Simplify Your Audio Setup With The Radial Catapult System (Scott Uhl)

Marylou Villegas — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:27:06 +0000

If you’re looking for a way to streamline your audio setup and reduce the clutter of cables, then Scott Uhl’s latest video showcasing the Radial Catapult System might be just want you need. He dives deep into his setup running audio over Cat 5/6 cables using the Catapult Mini and Catapult Rack. Discover how they can provide a flexible and efficient solution when it comes to simplifying your setup!

“I brought a 25 foot Cat 5 cable and it worked perfectly. Ran it behind the drums and had to only run 1 cable for 4 signals. It was easy, convenient, and worked out really well. And it was so nice not to have to run four 25 or 50 foot XLR cables from the mixer. Just running one of them saved so much time and made [my setup] cleaner.”

– Scott Uhl (@scottuhlmusic)

The Radial Catapult System:

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Adrian Bellue Demos the Radial PZ Pro Acoustic Preamp

andy — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 23:00:52 +0000

Virtuosic acoustic guitarist and Radial endorsee, Adrian Bellue is a man whos very particular about tone. So it goes without saying that he was pretty excited to receive a Radial PZ-Pro. He’s recorded a short demo to show off what you can do with it.

The new PZ-Pro Instrument Preamp is the flagship of the Radial acoustic preamp range, featuring 2 channels, XLR input, a powerful EQ, piezo input boosters and an effects loop. Adrian delves into the possibilities the PZ-Pro opens up for channel blending. The device’s many routing options offer plenty of ways to subtly bring effects, different pickups or mics, into the mix, and enhance different qualities of your instrument’s natural sound.

Adrian’s latest record, ‘String Slinger’ is out now on CandyRat Records, and all the major streaming platforms. Check out his YouTube channel for more demos and performances

The PZ-Pro is shipping now.

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Recording Magazine’s Video Review of the EXTC Stereo

andy — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:56:35 +0000

Back in June 2021, Recording Magazine reviewed the recently-released EXTC-Stereo Guitar Effects Interface and Reamper. Now, in a video review, writer Paul Vnuk Jr. takes a deep dive into everything the unit can help you do.

Hear some great real-world examples of how easy the EXTC-Stereo makes it to add effects to drum tracks, Rhodes electric piano, and on vocals. Paul also shows the difference between using a dedicated Reamping unit and simply connecting your pedals directly to the desk. You’ll be amazed at the difference it can make to the end result.

If the video’s convinced you that a dedicated Reamping unit like the EXTC-Stereo could benefit you in the studio, be sure to check out the next Tech Corner livestream on November 19th, 2021, for even more Reamping insight. One viewer might even find themselves the owner of a brand new EXTC-Stereo…

“Its a revelation to hear your stompboxes performing at their absolute best, in full sonic glory, right alongside your favorite rack mount processors and plug-ins.”

– Paul Vnuk Jr. – Recording Magazine

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Going Direct In With The Radial Engineering HDI Direct Box

andy — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:33:15 +0000

This video and write-up originally appeared on vintageking.com

By Tyler Lind
Published August 2021

If you’re looking to solve a problem in the studio or on stage, it’s highly likely that Radial Engineering already has an answer for you. Since 1996, the British Columbia-based company has been crafting practical and road-ready direct boxes, splitters and audio interfacing devices. Radial’s latest release is a perfect example of these guiding principles.

The HDI Direct Box delivers studio-grade recordings anywhere with any instrument. The contents of the DI box may house complex circuity (including a Jensen transformer), but the outside controls are easy to use. In terms of knobs, we’re talking about Level, Color and Presence controls that allow you to go from pristine and clean to more amplifier-like distortion and saturation.

Elsewhere on the HDI Direct Box, there is a switch for a High Pass Filter. The three-position HPF switch enables players to clean up their sounds when using the Color control to add distortion. The lowest position means the HPF is turned off, the second position rolls off frequencies below 40Hz and the top position rolls off from 100Hz.

Last, but not least, the front of the HDI features a switch for engaging an onboard optical compressor. There is an LED light above the switch that allows you to monitor when gain reduction is happening. As for controlling the compressor, the bottom position means you’re in bypass mode and the top two positions apply smooth compression to the clean channel of the Color control. The upper position has a lower threshold than the middle setting.

As for the rear panel of the HDI, the direct box has a 1/4″ input and mono 3.5mm input for connecting your modular synthesizer rig. The outs on the unit include a processed output jack, XLR Mic Output and Line Output. There is also a 15dB pad button that reduces the signal level at the Line-Level XLR output.

Want to hear the Radial Engineering HDI Direct Box at work? We cut a down and dirty demo using the HDI to show how you can capture high-quality bass, guitar and synthesizer recordings.

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Mitch Gallagher from Sweetwater demos and reviews the HDI by Radial Engineering.

andy — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:35:38 +0000

“The HDI Studio Grade 1-channel Active Instrument Direct Box was designed by Radial to be their most impressive direct box yet. Equipped with top-notch components and a set of powerful controls, it’s easy to capture great tones with minimal tweaking. The Color control is especially useful because it blends the transparent clean tone with amp-like distortion. It has a custom output meter that makes it easy to monitor your level with a single glance. The HDI has mic and line-level outputs that give it even more versatility. When used onstage, you can send your direct signal to the FOH engineer, eliminating the need to mic up your amp.”

Mitch Gallagher, Sweetwater

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Jay Leonard Jay walks us through the Radial Acoustic Series

andy — Fri, 14 May 2021 16:32:58 +0000

Youtube gear guru and long-time Radial fan JayLeonardJ recently got his hands on the full Radial acoustic series, and took them for a spin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAwle-xY-cs
In this video, he explores the differences between the four units, to help you decide which one might be right for you.

Each member of the acoustic family has its own unique benefits, with a pre-amp perfectly suited for every level of acoustic musician, whether you’re plugging in at a local open mic or a stadium.

The range allows many ways to shape the tone from your instrument’s piezo pickup: refine it with EQ, add warmth, filter out feedback, run multiple outputs, blend in signal from a mic – to mention just a few. You can hear examples of all these and more in the video, as JLJ explores the possibilities a Radial Acoustic Preamp can provide.

Check out the video and hear how the Radial acoustic series can take your acoustic sound to the next level.

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Produce Like A Pro – Using Your Guitar Pedals to Mix? Radial EXTC-Stereo

Dylan Bubel — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:20:37 +0000

This article was originally written for producelikeapro.com, by Natalie Wegiel

Want to be able to use your guitar pedals to mix?

Radial’s EXTC-Stereo Guitar Effects Interface & Reamp® Box is a unique interface for connecting guitar pedals to the inputs and outputs of pro audio equipment such as recording interfaces or mixing consoles, allowing you to incorporate your pedals in new and creative ways.

The EXTC allows you to get creative with your effects pedals, using them in your mix on any recorded track. Add a touch of distortion or chorus to a lead vocal, flange on a violin, or fuzz on piano – the possibilities are endless. The EXTC takes a pair of line-level balanced outputs from your recording interface and converts them to instrument-level high-Z outputs optimized for guitar effects pedals, so you can Reamp® any track through your pedalboard with ease.

Once you’ve run the signal through your pedals, connect the output back into the EXTC and it will boost it up to a balanced line-level so you can connect directly to the input of your recording interface.

The EXTC features Radial’s class-A buffer for the best audio quality and transformer isolation to eliminate any buzz or hum – so you can focus your attention on using your pedals in new and exciting applications.

Some of the features include:

Balanced interface for guitar effects pedals
Separate send & receive controls optimize signal path
Transformer isolation helps eliminate ground loops
Creative tool helps your mix stand out from the rest

Giveaway

Click here for a chance to win your own EXTC-Stereo.

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5 Ways to Use the HotShot 48v

Ben Chudyk — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:47:23 +0000

The HotShot 48v is an easy to use microphone switcher that allows the use of either condenser or dynamic mics to be sent to two different destinations. JayLeonardJ got the chance to try one out and here are his “5 Ways to use the HotShot 48v”

1. Music Director

The most common application is one that allows a singer to switch the XLR output to either the FOH or in-ear monitors to give cues to the rest of the band. This gives more flexibility for any band during the set as communication is a must and sometimes a hand signal or raising up the guitar isn’t always enough. With the latching or momentary option and LED, you can easily use the Hotshot 48v and be confident which channel you are going to.

2. Multi-Effects Routing

Getting creative with vocal tones and effects can lead to new challenges as for a FOH engineer. Instead of relying on them to ride a fader, simply connect the Hotshot 48v before any vocal effects to have correct gains set at the mixer on two separate vocal channels. Harmonica players, Talkbox or simple vocal dynamic changes can be easily controlled by the press of a button.

3. Talk-Back Mic

The Hotshot 48v can also be used as a simple ‘push to talk’ switch that can be used with a talk-back mic in the studio. Give direction to the talent by holding down the footswitch in the momentary mode, make your comments and then release. This will ensure that the talent is only hearing the important notes and isn’t hearing any bleed or extra noise while they are performing.

4. Cough Button

Another simple way of using the Hotshot 48v in momentary mode is using the switcher as a cough button. Great for live and podcasts where a simple press of a button will remove any unwanted noises.

5. YouTube Secret Weapon

Any YouTube creator who is using multiple microphones and even performing music has to make edits in post to ensure the correct audio feed is being highlighted in the final video. This requires hours of editing the audio tracks to make sure the active microphone is in use. Quite often condenser microphones are used out of frame to pickup the talents voice, the problem is since they are very sensitive microphones, amps or other loud sources can easily distort them. With the Hotshot 48v, not only does it supply the condenser microphone with the essential 48v to operate, you can also mute that microphone when it’s not in use to make editing a breeze.

Make the Switch

The Hotshot 48v is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to control the output of a microphone. Allowing you to send 48v phantom power to a condenser as well as being useful on dynamic mics like an SM58. Radial Engineering also offers the Hotshot DM1, a passive switcher that can be used in the same way for dynamic mics only.

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Reamping: Exploring the Differences

Rosanna Chiu — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:17:55 +0000

Getting a good guitar tone is easy, settling on the perfect tone is impossible until you can hear it in the context of the mix. A popular adage with recording is “garbage in – garbage out”, implying that you’re doomed if you mess up the tracking process, but what if there’s a way around this?

The solution: Reamping. As the name implies, it’s where you take a pre-recorded track and “re-amplify” it back through a speaker to achieve a tone that properly suits the song. It sounds arduous and time-consuming, but bear with me here: this process could actually save you tons of time and revolutionize the sound of your music.

Radial Engineering offers four different tools for Reamping. Here we explore the differences between each option and which is best for you.

We used the J48 to record a clean, direct signal that was later used for Reamping.

1. Reamp ProRMP – Passive Reamper

The Radial ProRMP is a 100% passive Reamper. This means if does not require any external powering.

2. Reamp X-Amp – Active Studio Reamper

The Radial X-Amp is a dual output class-A active Reamper that lets you take a pre-recorded track and send it through amps and pedals without noise.

3. Reamp JCR – John Cuniberti Original Circuit

The Reamp® JCR utilizes the original Reamp circuit designed by recording industry legend John Cuniberti, providing exceptional audio quality that preserves every detail of the original recording while optimizing it to feed amplifiers and effect pedals.

4. Reamp EXTC-SA

The EXTC-SA is a unique interface for connecting guitar pedals to the inputs and outputs of pro audio equipment such as recording interfaces or mixing consoles, allowing you to incorporate your pedals in new and creative ways.

Check out our SoundCloud playlist for audio comparison between the four Reamp options:

Reasons to Reamp

How to Reamp for Perfect Tone

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