Radial Reamp Station

The Reamp Station combines two studio essentials in one chassis: an active DI box for pristine recordings of any instrument, and the JCR high-performance Reamper to feed those recordings to your guitar amps and pedals during mixdown.

• Record high-quality direct tracks using the active DI

• Reamp any recorded tracks through pedals and amps

• Connect easily with XLR, 1/4″ TRS, and 3.5mm Reamp inputs

• Streamline your studio recording and mixing workflow

• Unlock new creative possibilities for your mixes

Record With Confidence
A great Reamping session starts with a clean, high-quality direct recording -which is why the DI you choose is so important. The active DI portion of the Reamp Station is based off of Radial's world-class J48, tweaked slightly to provide maximum benefit for recording tracks that can be Reamped later on. Among these changes is a buffer switch, which engages a unity-gain Class-A buffer circuit on the Thru output, preventing any loading down of passive pickups when connected to an amplifier and preserving the natural tone of your instrument. The DI circuit is powered via 48V phantom from your interface or mixer, so there's no need for a separate power supply, and a front panel LED indicator for visual confirmation that power is being received.

Reamp Without Limits
The Reamper side of the Reamp Station will be familiar to many professional recording engineers and home enthusiasts alike. It takes the circuit from the Reamp JCR, originally designed by acclaimed engineer John Cuniberti, and ports it into a multi-use studio tool. The JCR features a custom-wound 'Made in the USA' transformer to convert the line-level signals from an audio interface so they are optimized to feed guitar pedals and amplifiers, while also including a level control, 3-position filter, and a mute switch to protect your ears when adjusting mic placement on a live amp. In addition to the XLR and balanced 1/4" TRS inputs for the Reamper, a 3.5mm mini input is also included for easy connection to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets to streamline playback and encourage additional creativity.

The Complete Package
With a world-class DI box and the JCR Reamper under the hood, the Reamp Station is the latest must-have piece of gear for studio recording. With this powerful unit next to your amplifier, you can seamlessly switch from recording a performance to Reamping and exploring new creative sounds, while knowing that you'll achieve the highest audio quality during each step. It's also rack mountable using the optional SA Series rack adaptor, and Link In/Out connections are provided to daisy-chain multiple Reamp Stations together for larger setups.

FEATURES

Inst
1/4" unbalanced instrument input to feed the DI side of the Reamp Station.

Thru
1/4" output passes the instrument signal through to feed an amplifier for recording or monitoring.

Buffer
Engages a unity gain buffer on the Thru output to avoid loading down passive pickups on your instrument.

Pad
-15dB pad reduces the input sensitivity for connection to high-output instruments like an active bass.

48V LED
Indicates that the Reamp Station is receiving 48V phantom power to operate the direct box features. Not needed for operation of the Reamp circuit.

Mute
Cuts signal to the 1/4" Amp Out when Reamping. Does not affect the direct output.

Filter
3-position switch applies a high-cut, low-cut, or flat frequency response to the 1/4" Amp Out and tailor the Reamped tone as needed.

Level
Controls the signal level to the 1/4" Amp Out for optimal gain-staging through amplifiers and effects pedals.

3.5mm Input
Allows mobile devices to feed the Reamp Station to play though amplifiers or pedals. Automatically sums left and right channels to mono.

Link In / Out
Balanced 1/4" connections that allow the Reamp Station to daisy-chain to other Reamp devices to feed multiple amplifiers simultaneously.

Reamp In
1/4" TRS balanced input for connecting line-level outputs from audio interfaces to the Reamp Station.

Amp Out
1/4' TS unbalanced output for feeding Reamped signals to amplifiers and effects pedals.

Reamp In
XLR balanced input for connecting line-level outputs from mixers or pro audio playback devices to the Reamp Station.

Lift
Disconnects the ground pin at the Reamp inputs and the direct output to remove buzz and hum due to ground loops.

180°
Reverses the polarity at the direct output to compensate for amps or effects that reverse the phase of the signal.

Direct Out
Mic-level XLR output to feed a copy of your instrument signal to a mic preamp or audio interface for recording.

SPECIFICATIONS

Direct Box
Audio Circuit Type: Proprietary Active Circuit
Frequency Response: 5Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.5dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.004% @ 1kHz, 0dBu
THD + Noise: 0.004% @ 1kHz, 0dBu
Intermodulation Distortion: 0.005% @ -10dBV
Signal to Noise Ratio: 94dB
Dynamic Range: 100dB
Input Impedance: 220k Ω
Output Impedance: 185 Ω

JCR Reamper    
Audio Circuit Type: Passive, transformer based
Frequency Response: 0Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.5dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.002% @ 1kHz, +4dBu
THD + Noise: 0.005% @ 1kHz, +4dBu
Intermodulation Distortion: 0.001% @ 0dBV
Signal to Noise Ratio: 88dB
Dynamic Range: 100dB
Input Impedance: 1.4k Ω
Output Impedance: 5.1k Ω

Input connections: 1/4”, XLR, 3.5mm
LED Indicators: 48V phantom (Direct box only)
Output Connectors: 1/4”, XLR
Mounting Options: SA series rack mount kit available

Power: 48V phantom power (Direct box features only)
Construction: 14-gauge Steel Chassis & Outer Shell
Finish: Durable Powder Coat
Conditions: For use in dry locations only
Warranty: Radial 3-year, transferable