Radial SB-4 - Compact active DI for piezo pickups low-cut filter 48V phantom

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR ONLINE ORDER ONLY. Compact Active DI with Piezo InputThe Radial StageBug SB-4 is a compact active direct box that has been optimized for use with piezo transducers and is small enough to fit inside an instrument case.PhotosActive DI optimized for piezo transducersSmooths out peaks & eliminates squawkPowered by 48V phantom no batteries requiredCompact design fits in your instrument caseThe perfect companion for piezo instrumentsThe StageBug SB-4 allows you to retain the natural tone of your piezo-equipped instrument when amplified through a PA system. Unlike typical direct boxes the SB-4 features a very high 5 meg ohm impedance that smooths out troublesome peaks that give piezo transducers a bad name. This higher impedance also broadens the frequency response for a more natural and pleasing sound. The active circuit balances the audio signal to enable long runs up to 100 meters without loss while delivering spectacular linearity and low distortion throughout the audio range. Output connections include an aux out for a stage amplifier plus a standard XLR output to feed the PA.Control feedback on stageTo help eliminate feedback on a live stage the SB-4 is equipped with a high-pass filter and 180째 polarity reverse switch. The high pass filter eliminates excessive bottom end which in turn reduces resonance that can cause the instrument to vibrate. The 180째 polarity reverse helps reduce acoustic hot spots on stage by changing the phase relationship between the PA system and room acoustics which can combine at certain frequencies to create peaks. StageBug SB-4 ApplicationsUsing the SB-4 on classical guitarConnect your piezo pickup directly to the StageBug SB-4 to get the best tone. No preamp is required! Activate the low-pass filter to eliminate resonance and you are set to go. The SB-4 balances the signal for long runs and smoothes out the peaks for a more natural sounding concert guitar!Using the SB-4 on dobroUse the SB-4 with a piezo on your resonator guitar to capture the unique sound of the body. Connect the AUX out to a stage amp if you like and then send the signal to the PA. The SB-4 will help eliminate the mid range squawk and frequency peaks that often force the sound engineer to turn you down in the mix.Using the SB-4 on uprightTraveling with an upright is expensive! So reducing the size of the ancillary equipment is important. The super compact SB-4 connects from the piezo pickup to the PA and you do not need a preamp in between. The SB-4 delivers a deeper bass and more natural top end greatly improving your tone through the PA.Reviews I concur that on an electric violin and nylon-string acoustic guitar the sound through the SB-4 was indeed richer more controlled and less harsh in the top end than when running through a standard direct box. By Paul Vnuk Jr. My biggest regret is not finding out about Radial Engineering direct boxes sooner! We have transitioned through our move to individual monitor mixes from FOH to a dedicated monitor console to personal mixers and the Radial direct boxes have continued to work flawlessly through all of our upgrades. By David RobinsonRelated ProductsPZ-DIOrchestral Instrument DIThe PZ-DI is a high-performance specialized active direct box designed to accommodate acoustic and orchestral instruments with a selectable input impedance that can accommodate magnetic pickups or piezo transducers and a variable low-cut filter.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.PZ-DeluxeAcoustic PreampThe Radial PZ-Deluxe is a studio quality instrument preamp that jam-packs a full array of features into a compact pedal for live stage use.JDVDual-input Active Direct BoxThe Radial JDV is a class-A direct box with a unique zero negative-feedback circuit that delivers unmatched signal purity for the most demanding recordings. StageBug SB-4 ResourcesPart no: R800 0140 00