Radial Engineering Space Heater 8 Channel Tube Drive and Summing Mixer

Vancouver BC -�Radial
Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the Space Heater - a
combination 8 channel tube drive and summing mixer designed to bring
character to the sterile world of digital recording.


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According to Radial President Peter Janis:
"Ever since the success of our Workhorse 500 series power rack with
built-in summing mixer, we have been thinking about building a dedicated
summing mixer that would be a worthwhile addition to the industry.� As
there are plenty of passive analog summing mixers on the market, we
wanted to bring something out that would be both unique and of value.
�While talking about how many producers prefer to fatten up the sound of
drums using analog recorders, it occurred to us that it would be really
cool if you could add tube coloration and transformers to a drum track.
So we got to work! The Space Heater is an 8 channel 12 AX7 tube line
amplifier with big fat Eclipse transformers. These combine to produce a
huge bottom end. We then added a 3 position switch that lets the user
select the applied voltage on the tube so that it can be lo-fi, mid-fi
or hi-fidelity, depending on the need. It is fun, easy to use and I am
sure it will be welcomed by the more adventurous minded producers and
engineers."


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Set up as four
stereo pairs, the Space Heater design begins with a choice of 1/4" TRS
or D-sub inputs for quick connection to a workstation. Each channel pair
is 100% discrete enabling 4 stereo sets to be used independently or be
sent to a stereo mix bus with left and right outputs. To control the
effect on the tube, each channel set is equipped with a separate drive
control to increase or decrease the signal being sent to the 12AX7 tube
and a level control to set the output. A unique Heat switch lets the
user apply 25, 50 or 100 volts on the tube depending on the fidelity
needed. Lower voltages starve the tube causing more distortion. �On the
other hand, higher voltages produce a cleaner signal. Each stereo set is
also equipped with a handy high-pass filter to help eliminate resonance
and clutter. This is extremely useful for cleaning up a mix. �To expand
patching options, all 8 channels are equipped with separate send and
receive insert jacks. The send jack works double duty as a second output
with the D-Sub for parallel processing. The master section features a
simple level control, headphone amp and choice of XLR or TRS outputs.
Everything is housed in a 1 RU 19" rack frame and as with all Radial
product, it is made from 14 gauge steel for greater rigidity and maximum
shielding. An external power brick works globally by accepting anything
from 100 to 240 volts.


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*Estimate Shipping between 5 - 12 weeks, or please call (083) 497-2227 for a faster air freight service with special price rate.


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