Radial Engineering JDV Dual-Input Active Direct Box with Class-A Audio Circuit
Product Introduction
The Radial Engineering JDV is widely recognized as one of the most advanced active direct boxes ever created. Combining the functionality of a premium active DI box, microphone preamp, input switcher, and signal blending system, the JDV delivers unmatched audio performance for professional recording studios, live touring productions, worship venues, and broadcast facilities.
Built around a 100% discrete Class-A circuit design with massive 30-Volt internal rails, the JDV provides extraordinary headroom, virtually zero distortion, and an exceptionally transparent signal path. Whether you're connecting guitars, basses, keyboards, piezo-equipped acoustic instruments, or condenser microphones, the JDV preserves every nuance of your performance with remarkable accuracy.
Product Description
Unlike conventional direct boxes, the Radial JDV is engineered to be the ultimate signal management solution for demanding audio professionals. Featuring dual independent inputs, the JDV allows users to connect and blend magnetic pickups, active instruments, piezo transducers, and condenser microphones simultaneously.
Its innovative Drag™ Control load correction technology recreates the natural interaction between passive pickups and amplifiers, delivering a more authentic and musical tone. The selectable 10 Mega-Ohm input perfectly matches piezo pickup systems, ensuring optimal frequency response and maximum sonic detail.
With 30-Volt internal rails, the JDV offers significantly greater headroom than standard active DI boxes, eliminating clipping and preserving dynamics even with high-output instruments. The transformer-isolated Jensen outputs further ensure pristine signal transfer while reducing noise, hum, and interference.
For studio applications, the balanced output can be switched between microphone and line-level, allowing direct connection to audio interfaces without requiring additional preamps. This results in cleaner recordings, reduced signal degradation, and exceptional audio quality.
Built to Radial's legendary standards, the JDV is designed to withstand years of professional use in studios, touring rigs, and permanent installations.
Key Features
• 100% discrete Class-A active direct box design
• Dual-input architecture for instrument and microphone sources
• Blend and phase-align two inputs simultaneously
• Drag™ Control load correction for natural instrument tone
• Massive 30-Volt internal rails for exceptional headroom
• Virtually zero distortion and transparent audio performance
• Jensen transformer-isolated outputs for superior signal integrity
• Supports active pickups, passive pickups, piezo systems, and condenser microphones
• Selectable 10MΩ input optimized for piezo transducers
• Switchable mic-level and line-level balanced outputs
• Built for professional studio recording and live touring
• Rugged Radial steel construction for maximum durability
Applications
• Professional recording studios
• Live concert touring systems
• Acoustic guitar and piezo pickup systems
• Electric guitar and bass rigs
• Keyboard and synthesizer setups
• Worship and church audio systems
• Broadcast and production facilities
• Audio interface direct recording
• Corporate AV systems
• High-end stage productions
Highlights
The Ultimate Direct Box Solution
More than just a DI box — combines an active DI, microphone preamp, input mixer, phase alignment tool, and signal switcher into one professional unit.
Massive 30-Volt Headroom
Provides significantly higher headroom than conventional active DI boxes, eliminating clipping and preserving natural dynamics.
Dual-Input Mixing Capability
Connect and blend microphones, magnetic pickups, piezo pickups, keyboards, and instruments simultaneously.
Drag™ Control Technology
Recreates the natural loading effect of an amplifier for a warmer, more authentic instrument tone.
Studio-Grade Jensen Transformer Outputs
Ensures exceptional signal isolation, reduced noise, and superior audio quality.
Direct-to-Interface Recording
Switchable mic and line-level outputs allow direct connection to audio interfaces without requiring additional preamps.
Solutions Provided
Problem: Thin or Harsh Instrument Tone
Solution: Drag™ Control load correction restores the natural interaction between pickups and amplifiers for richer, more musical sound.
Problem: Distortion from High Output Instruments
Solution: Massive 30-Volt internal rails provide extraordinary headroom, preventing clipping and preserving dynamics.
Problem: Multiple Sources Need Separate DI Boxes
Solution: Dual-input architecture allows instruments and microphones to be connected, mixed, and phase-aligned within one unit.
Problem: Piezo Pickups Sound Harsh or Unbalanced
Solution: Dedicated 10MΩ high-impedance input ensures piezo transducers perform at their full potential.
Problem: Noise and Ground Loop Issues
Solution: Jensen transformer-isolated outputs eliminate interference and maintain pristine signal quality.
