Radial JDV MK5 - 100% Discrete Class A "Super DI"

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR ONLINE ORDER ONLY. Active Direct Box Preamp & Input SwitcherThe Radial JDV is a premium active direct box and preamp that features two inputs that can handle almost any source from active and passive instruments to microphones and piezo transducers.Photos100% discrete class-A active direct boxCombine instrument and microphone inputs and phase-alignDrag Control load correction for natural toneHuge 30-Volt rails for exceptional headroomThe direct box that does it allThe JDV makes no compromises on available features or audio quality opting instead to provide anything you could ever ask of a high-performance DI box. Designed for studio recording or pro-touring applications the JDV provides exceptional headroom with massive 30-Volt internal rails resulting in virtually zero distortion and producing an incredibly transparent and natural representation of your instrument. It has two inputs which can be individually selected or blended together and phase-aligned with the ability to handle condenser mic's piezo transducers and the outputs of effectively any instrument. The balanced output can be set to mic or line-level allowing you to bypass an additional preamp and connect directly to a recording interface for pristine studio recordings.JDV ApplicationsTwo bass guitarsConnect two instruments and switch between them using the optional JR-2 A-B footswitch. Adjust the levels to match. Then mute for quiet on-stage tuning using the JR-2 mute footswitch.Acoustic guitar with a mic and pickupCombine the sound of an under-the-bridge piezo with an instrument mounted microphone. Phase adjust the two sources using the built-in Radial Phazer for the most natural sound ever!Electric and upright bassSeamlessly switch between your electric bass and acoustic upright. Use either the piezo optimized inputs or the 48V phantom powered mic input to amplify your acoustic bass.VideosRadial Engineering JDV Mk 5 Pro Direct BoxReviews The Mk5 the latest version (and fifth generation) of the company's popular JDV active direct box features some interesting and useful innovations that take it well beyond the norm. By JJ Jenkins I believe you'd be hard pressed to find a more versatile great sounding tool in your sonic arsenal. By JJ Jenkins The Mk5 is a faithful next stage in the evolution of the JDV family. It combines the same consistently accurate clean and precise tone we expect with an extremely intuitive design and new features. Drag control alone sets the JDV apart from all the standard Hi-Z instrument DIs on the market! By Alex HawleyArtistsBruce SwedienQuincy Jones Michael Jackson Jennifer Lopez Paul McCartney Radial builds DIs exactly how I would do it. Real quality and they sound great. I love them! Roscoe BeckLeonard Cohen Eric Johnson Robben Ford Jennifer Warnes Dixie Chicks Since I discovered the Radial JDV active direct box I've used nothing else. My direct bass sound has improved dramatically. Live I use the Radial Bassbone. Billy SheehanSteve Vai Mr. Big 5 time Guitar Player magazine 'Best Rock Bass Player' My Radial JDV direct box is crystal clear and easily configures to the most elaborate set-ups. I love it and use it every day! Alain CaronUZEB Mike Stern Gino Vanelli Billy Cobham The Radial JDV doesn't change the color of my bass. It retains the instrument's natural character. Marcus MillerMiles Davis Herbie Hancock Micheal Jackson Elton John Wayne Shorter Luther Vandross David Sanborn When I forgot to bring my Radial JDV to a session my engineer made me go back home to get it! That's how good it is. Related ProductsFireflyTube Direct BoxThe Radial Firefly is a class-A direct box that combines a 12AX7 tube drive with transformer isolation to deliver spectacular warmth and character.J48Premium Active DIThe J48 is a high performance active direct box for live concert touring and professional recording studio applications with the ability to handle extreme transients without distortion while delivering the natural sound of your instrument.JDIPremium Passive DIThe JDI is a high performance passive direct box for live concert touring and professional studio recording applications featuring a premium Jensen transformer for exceptional audio performance.PZ-PreAcoustic PreampThe PZ-Pre is a power-packed preamp that lets you switch between two acoustic instruments and feed the PA with a built-in Radial direct box. Piezo optimized for orchestral instruments.AccessoriesJR-2Dual RemoteThe Radial JR-2 is an innovative remote control that is equipped with two footswitches - designated as MUTE and AB select.JDV ResourcesPart no: R800 2015 00