Radial Engineering X-AMP 500 Class-A Reamp with 2 Isolated Outputs and Adjustable Level Controls

OUR PART #: X-AMP-500 MFR #: R700 0130

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Radial Engineering X-AMP 500 Class-A Reamp With 2 Isolated Outputs And Adjustable Level Controls
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Product Overview

The Radial X-Amp 500 is an active Reamper™ in the popular 500 series mounting format that allows the engineer to play a pre-recorded track back through guitar amplifiers and pedals. This opens the door to explore new musical sounds and spur on the creative process so that your recording stands out.

Using the X-Amp 500 is easy: start by recording a dry track using a high quality direct box like the Radial J48. Send the new track from your recorder via the X-Amp 500 to your guitar amps, effect pedals or combinations thereof. Once the basic track has been recorded, replacing or adding tracks can be done well after the session player has gone home. This eliminates tiresome repetition and assures a fresh vibrant performance on the final recording. Furthermore, by driving two amps at the same time, new sounds and textures can be created while allowing you to make artistic decisions as the recording progresses.

Following Radial's highly regarded JD7 Injector, the X-Amp 500 utilizes a unique class-A circuit designed specifically with guitars in mind. It includes a balanced line level input with LED peak indicator and level control, class-A circuit topology for optimal reach and frequency response, a transformer isolated output to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops, a 180º polarity reverse switch to bring both amps into phase, and a dual ground lift switch for noise-free operation. Reamping works equally well on bass, keyboards, drums and voice. Once you start Reamping, you will never record any other way.

Applications

  • Recording a Dry Track with the X-Amp 500: Plug your guitar into some pedals,send the signal to the JDX to take advantage of the advanced multistage filter. No amps or mics to set up.
  • Reamping with the X-Amp 500: Send the prerecorded clean (dry) track to the X-Amp 500 using the XLR input on your 500 series rack. Feed the signal from Out-1 and Out-2 to your guitar amps. Mic them and record.
  • Using the X-Amp 500 as a Distro: Connect your guitar to the Omniport on the Workhorse. The guitar signal can then be sent to two amplifiers usingout-1 and out-2 up to 15 meters (50 feet) away; adjust the volume to suit.

Features

  • Active Reamp® designed for 500 series racks
  • 100% discrete class-A electronics for best tone
  • Transformer isolated to eliminate hum and buzz
  • Easy access front panel jacks & controls

Specifications

  • Audio Circuit Type: Class-A discrete, transformer coupled
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (adjusted for guitar signals -5 dB @ 20 kHz) with 100 kΩ load
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.002% @ 0 dBu (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
  • Intermodulation Distortion: < 0.04% @ 0 dBu input
  • Input Connector: XLR
    • Input Impedance: 1.2 kΩ
    • Noise: -114 dB below 0 dBu
    • Maximum Input: +26 dBu
  • Output Connectors: XLR, 1/4"
    • Output Impedance (XLR): 600 Ω
  • Features: 180° polarity reverse, ground lift, level control, OmniPort
  • Voltage Gain:
    • XLR to XLR: 0 dB ± 0.5 dB
    • OmniPort to XLR: -3 dB ± 0.5 dB
    • XLR to 1/4": -0.6 dB ± 0.5 dB
  • Data Compression: 40mA, ±16VDC
  • Conditions: For use in dry locations only, 5-40°C
  • Size: Standard 500 series rack format
  • Weight: 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg)

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