PROD8  RADIAL ENGINEERING 

 Rackmount 8-Channel Passive Direct Box 

The Radial Engineering ProD8 is a high-density rackmount 8-channel 19" direct box that is specifically designed to interface keyboards and pre-recorded backing tracks to the PA system with redundant inputs for live performance back-up.

The ProD8's input panel is equipped with two A-B 1/4" inputs per DI channel for main and back-up sources, throughput for personal monitoring and an effects loop that allows both A-B sources to share the same effects for each channel. The output panel features a XLR connector, -15dB input pad selector and ground lift witch. A 180º polarity reverse switch is internally mounted and factory set with pin 2 hot.

Completely passive, the ProD8 employs eight custom wound Eclipse ET-DB2 transformers with a wide, linear frequency response and able to withstand highly dynamic levels from sources such as digital samplers and drum machines without flinching. To reduce interference from outside magnetic fields, the transformers are equipped with a mu-metal-nickel outer shield thus reducing phase distortion to an absolute minimum.

For greater system setup flexibility, the Radial ProD8 features a reversible set of rack ears that allows the 1/4" input panel or the XLR output panels to be position at the front or back, depending on the system engineer’s preference.

Features:

• High-density 8-channel rackmount DI for keyboards

• Reversible rack ears to optimize patching setup

• Withstands extreme dynamics from high-output sources

• Redundant inputs let you incorporate a backup system

• 1/4" TRS insert loop for each channel

Specifications:

• Audio Circuit Type: Passive, transformer based

• Transformer: Eclipse ET-DB2, 12:1 ratio

• # of Channels: 8

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 18.5 kHz (±0.2 dB)

• Dynamic Range: 128 dB

• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ -10 dB

• Phase Deviation: 1° @ 100 Hz, 8° @ 20 Hz

• Input Connectors: 1/4"

• Input Impedance: 140 kΩ, unbalanced

• Maximum Input: +18 dB @ 20 Hz

• Output Connectors: XLR

• Output Impedance: 150 Ω, balanced

• Features: Input pad, 180° polarity reverse, ground lift

• Construction: 14-gauge steel chassis and outer shell

• Power: Passive, no power required

• Conditions: For use in dry locations only, 5-40°C

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.75" x 19" x 6.25"

• Weight: 7.2 lbs (3.26 kg)

SALE: $1029.99

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