Radial Engineering Pro48 - User Manual

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Radial Engineering Ltd.
1845 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S9, Canada
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Pro48
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Active Direct Box
True to the Music
Radial Pro48 user guide - Part #: R870 1135 00 - v2.2 / 09-2021
Specifi cations and appearance subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2009 Radial Engineering Ltd.
Pro48
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User Guide
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RADIAL LIMITED THREE YEAR
TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY
RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. (“Radial”) warrants this product to be free from
defects in material and workmanship and will remedy any such defects free of
charge according to the terms of this warranty. Radial will repair or replace (at
its option) any defective component(s) of this product (excluding fi nish and wear
and tear on components under normal use) for a period of three (3) years from
the original date of purchase. In the event that a particular product is no longer
available, Radial reserves the right to replace the product with a similar product of
equal or greater value. To make a request or claim under this limited warranty, the
product must be returned prepaid in the original shipping container (or equivalent)
to Radial or to an authorized Radial repair center and you must assume the risk
of loss or damage. A copy of the original invoice showing date of purchase and
the dealer name must accompany any request for work to be performed under
this limited warranty. This limited warranty shall not apply if the product has been
damaged due to abuse, misuse, misapplication, accident or as a result of service
or modifi cation by any other than an authorized Radial repair center.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1
INPUT - jack connects to instruments
like guitars and keyboards.
2
-15dB PAD - reduces the input level
by 15dB to prevent overload from
high output devices.
3
LED INDICATOR - lights to confi rm
phantom power is active and the
Pro48 is working.
4
THRU - jack passes the instrument
signal to the on-stage amplifi er.
5
FULL BOTTOM FOOT - neoprene
foam foot provides electrical isolation
and plenty of friction to stay put.
6
14 GAUGE STEEL - bookend shell
creates a protective zone around the
switches and connectors.
7
OUTPUT - Balanced mic-level
output drives long cables without
appreciable loss.
8
GROUND LIFT - helps to reduce hum
and buzz caused by ground loops.
9
SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY -
steps up the current from phantom
power to produce 9 volt internal rails.
With more voltage to work with than
typical active DI’s, the Pro48 exhibits
more headroom and dynamic range
while lowering noise.
10
MILITARY-GRADE - double-sided
PCB is bolted to steel standoff s for
road-tough construction.
11
ISOLATED CONNECTORS - are
100% electrically isolated from the
chassis.
12
ACTIVE DRIVE CIRCUIT -
electronically balances the signal
and converts it to low-Z mic-level.
13
I-BEAM DESIGN - inner steel
enclosure is made extremely rigid
with an I-beam profi le. This eliminates
stress that could torque the PC board
and cause solder joint failure.
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Pro48 SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency response: 20Hz to 40kHz
Linear performance: +/- 0.12dB 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.01 % from 20Hz to 20kHz
Input impedance: 220K ohms
Balanced outputs: 600 ohms, mic level
PAD: -15dB
Power: 48V Phantom
This device complies with section 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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User Guide

Radial Engineering Pro48 Specifications

General

Brand	Radial Engineering
Model	Pro48
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Product Overview

Pro48 Block Diagram Explanation

Explains the signal flow from inputs to outputs using a block diagram and component functions.

Pro48 Features and Functions

Input and Output Jacks

Description of the input jack for instruments and the balanced mic-level output.

Signal Level Control

Utilizes a 15dB PAD to prevent overload and a Ground Lift to reduce hum.

Internal Technology

Details on the switching power supply and active drive circuit for enhanced performance.

Connecting and Using the Pro48

Connection Guide

Step-by-step instructions for connecting instruments, amplifiers, and audio consoles.

Operation and Troubleshooting

Guidance on powering on, adjusting levels, and resolving distortion or hum issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Active vs. Passive DI Boxes

Explains the differences between active and passive direct boxes and their applications.

Pro48 Special Features

Details on what makes the Pro48 unique, focusing on its internal voltage handling.

Phantom Power and Rail Voltage

Explanation of phantom power and how the Pro48 increases internal rail voltage.

Specifications and Warranty

Pro48 Technical Specifications

Lists key performance metrics including frequency response, impedance, and power requirements.

Limited Three Year Warranty

Details the terms and conditions of the transferable warranty and limitations.