Radial Engineering has introduced two professional guitar/amp signal managing switching stations — the new JX44 V2 is a single rack space four-instrument, four-amp and EFX signal manager, while the new JX42 V2 is a single rack space four-instrument, two-amp switching station.
Both units are designed to handle the rigors of concert touring, providing quick signal changeovers in guitar, bass, or keyboard rigs without signal coloration or additional noise or popping when switching instruments.
In addition to the instrument switching and routing capabilities found in the JX42 V2, the JX44 V2 also functions as a guitar, amp, and EFX signal manager, designed to handle complex effects routing requirements, providing connections for a local stereo EFX loop and the ability to assign and remotely control individual EFX channels to any amplifier for wet/dry/wet setups.
Class A signal buffers on the inputs — accessible on either the front or back panel — are intended to help preserve an instrument’s pure tonal qualities. Both units enable simultaneous connection and activation of up to four instruments or wireless receivers, with all inactive inputs automatically feeding a buffered tuner output.
Large illuminated switches on the front panels provide visual feedback of signal settings, particularly useful when stage lights are dimmed. Redundant front-panel input jacks accommodate last-minute changes on the fly.
The JX44 V2 offers a direct output accessible via the back panel. Both units have gold-contact connections and Jensen transformers on all outputs — two on the JX42 V2’s outputs and seven on the JX44 V2 — including four on each output and one each on the JX44 V2’s SGI FX Loop Send and Receive, and the Direct Out. Additionally, the JX44 V2’s outputs have ground lift and 180 polarity reverse switches.
Both units are MIDI controllable and have remote control functionality via the optional Radial Engineering JR-5 remote footswitch. Further, the JX44 V2 offers A/B switching functionality via the Radial JR-2 dual remote footswitch. And, both are equipped with an internal power supply that allows connectivity to standard IEC cables.
“The JX44 and JX42 have long been the standard for use by premier performing artists and their guitar techs for years,” says Jim Rhodes, artist relations manager for Radial Engineering. “The new and enhanced features and functionality found in the JX44 V2 and JX42 V2 reflects the input we’ve received from world-class Radial artists who use our gear. As the demands of live performance have increased over the years, and the rigors of touring have raised the bar for product performance and reliability, Radial has responded with the JX44 V2 and JX42 V2 — two new professional guitar/amp signal managing switching stations that address the requirements and expectations of professional guitarists worldwide.”
