Radial Engineering JDV Mk 5 Direct Box with Microphone Input

Description

The Radial Engineering JDV Mk 5 Direct Box with Microphone Input is a two-channel discrete class‐A active direct box which is intended for use with bass and acoustic instruments. The JDV adds an array of features over its predecessor, including two switchable inputs, each with a volume control and signal presence & overload LEDs, plus a fully variable high-pass filter cut out excessive bottom end resonance. The channel-one balanced input with 48V phantom power allows a microphone to be combined with the second channel (and adjustable phase control) to produce a natural sound. Selecting between the two inputs can be done using the front panel AB select or by adding an optional JR2 remote control. The unit is also equipped with a line level drive option for direct recording, a Drag control load correction for magnetic pickups, and a 10 Mohm option to maximise the tone with piezos. It is conveniently rack-mountable for touring.