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Written by Karin Cahill | 29/10/19 00:32

Radial quality in the palm of your hand, in your pocket or even better in your guitar case.StageBug SB-1 - Compact Active DI

The StageBug SB-1 is a compact active direct box designed to fit inside a guitar case for artists who prefer to travel light.

The design begins with standard ¼ instrument input with a thru-put to feed your tuner or your on-stage amp. The ultra-quiet active circuit at once converts the signal from high to low impedance to reduce susceptibility to noise.

The signal is then buffered and balanced for long cable runs to the PA system. 48 volt phantom provides the power, so the SB-1 does not require batteries or external supply to make it work. Simply plug in and you are ready to go.

Features
Active direct box for acoustic and passive bass
Ultra compact to fit in your guitar case
Plug and play easy to use feature set
48V phantom powered, no batteries needed



StageBug SB-2 - Compact Passive DI 

The StageBug SB-2 is a compact passive direct box that is perfect for active basses and keyboards, is small enough to fit inside an instrument case, and features a stereo to mono mix function to save mixer. channels.

An innovative stereo-to-mono merge function provides a convenient way to connect stereo keyboards and computers without having to reset the source for mono operation, saving time and input channels on the PA. The SB-2 output features an XLR wired to the AES standard with pin-2 hot. Once connected, the SB-2 delivers a smooth warm sound reminiscent of older vintage gear.

Features

  • Passive DI for bass, acoustic and keyboard 
  • Ultra compact to fit in your guitar case
  • Plug and play easy to use feature set
  • Transformer isolation eliminates noise


StageBug SB-4 - Compact Active Piezo DI

The Radial StageBug SB-4 is a compact active direct box that has been optimised for use with piezo transducers and is small enough to fit inside an instrument case.

The 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.

Features
  • Active DI optimized for piezo transducers
  • Smooths out peaks and eliminates squawk
  • Powered by 48V phantom, no batteries required
  • Compact design fits in your instrument case

StageBug SB-5 - Compact Stereo Laptop DI

The Radial StageBug SB-5 is a compact and portable stereo direct box designed to accommodate laptop computers, tablets, and other consumer audio products when amplifying
the signal through a PA system.

Features

  • Stereo direct box for laptops, smartphones, and tablets
  • Cable with 3.5mm stereo plug to connect to mobile devices
  • Transformer isolation eliminates hum and buzz
  • Plug & play easy to use, no power required
  • Compact design fits in your laptop bag

The easy way to connect to the PA

The StageBug SB-5 provides an easy to use professional interface for connecting any mobile playback device to a mixer or PA system, with a built-in cable and 3.5mm stereo plug to connect directly to your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Inside, a pair of custom wound transformers isolate the signals to prevent hum and buzz, and balance the audio to feed long cable runs without noise.

StageBug SB-6 - Stereo Isolator

The StageBug SB-6 is a  two-channel passive audio isolator designed to accommodate both balanced and unbalanced signals and effectively eliminate noise when used with instruments, consumer electronics, or professional line-level devices.

Features

  • Isolator for balanced and unbalanced signals
  • Eliminates hum and buzz caused by ground loops
  • Exceptionally linear from 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Automatically configures for hi-Z or lo-Z signal chains

The SB-6 helps remove noise from two channel audio systems, stereo guitar racks, and pedalboards. 



Stagebug SB-7 - Earmuff Headphone Silencer

The Radial StageBug SB-7 Earmuff is a compact device that solves the problem by enabling the artist to turn off one of the phones, thus eliminating the bleed problem altogether.

The design begins with a ¼” stereo TRS input on one side that accepts a standard headphone mix along with a level control. On the output side, a choice of standard ¼” headphone or 3.5mm (1/8″) ear bud outputs provide instant connectivity without the need of a special adaptor. 

Features

  • Turns off one side of headphones to stop bleed
  • Artist can hear both playback and instrument
  • Level control enables artist to set ideal volume
  • Completely passive, does not require power

 

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