Radial ProAV2 Passive Stereo DI with RCA 3.5mm XLR and 1/4in Inputs
Following the tremendous success of the Radial ProDI direct box, Radial Engineering has introduced two new DIs specifically equipped for AV integrators and production companies called the Radial ProAV1 and ProAV2.
These innovative DIs feature a 'Swiss army knife' compliment of connectivity options including standard 1/4" jacks for instruments, RCAs jacks for hi-fi gear, and 3.5mm (1/8") mini TRS making them ideal for interfacing computers and other -10dB consumer electronic devices.
The motor is a custom wound, high performance transformer that yields a linear response from 20Hz to 18kHz that is both warm and true. This is augmented with a mu-metal can that encapsulates the transformer to reduce potential magnetic field contamination from outside sources such as power transformers, dimmers and video screens. Anyone that has placed a speaker next to a video monitor knows how magnetic interference can disturb electron flow. In audio, the problem can be heard!
The forgiving nature makes the ProAV1 and 2 perfect mates for high output devices that can easily overload typical direct boxes. Furthermore because both units provide transformer isolation, problems such as hum & buzz caused by ground loops are eliminated.
The ProAV1 is a single channel DI with stereo inputs and an auto merge function that mixes left and right signals to mono mic level at the XLR output. It is augmented with a +4dB balanced XLR input for interfacing pro gear such as VTRs. The ProAV2 is a straight ahead stereo DI that converts -10dB to mic level.
