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- Page 1 True to the Music™ ® Backtrack ™ Stereo Backing Track Switcher User Guide Radial Engineering Ltd. 1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam British Columbia, Canada, V3C 5M5 Tel: 604-942-1001 • Fax: 604-942-1010 Email: info@radialeng.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty ...............Back cover Thank you for purchasing the Radial Backtrack™ stereo audio switcher. The Backtrack is designed to provide a simple redundant backup for stereo audio tracks on stage, with optional footswitch control and the ability to monitor your tracks via headphones. -
Page 3: Overview
The outputs can also be monitored with a pair of powered speakers by utilizing the ¼” TRS monitor outputs. To silently test each playback source, a headphone amplifi er is built into the Backtrack, which includes a separate level control and the ability to listen to input A or B without affecting the output to the PA. -
Page 4: Features
Cuts signal to the Main and Monitor outputs. CUe SeleCT: Chooses whether the headphones monitor Input A or Input B. HeaDPHone leVel: Sets the volume of the headphone output. PHoneS: ¼” TRS jack for connecting a set of headphones. Radial Engineering Ltd. Backtrack™... - Page 5 True to the Music ® PoWer: 15VDC input for the Backtrack power supply. Handy cable lock ensures supply will not be accidentally disconnected. link oUT: ¼” TRS output to feed the remote input on a second Backtrack to operate both simultaneously.
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Page 6: Making Connections
3.5mm jacks make it easy to connect to a smartphone, laptop, or tablet. When a cable is connected to the ¼” inputs on the rear of the backtrack, the corresponding 3.5mm inputs on the front panel will be disabled. However, you can mix and match the input type used –... - Page 7 ® Connecting the outputs The Backtrack has two stereo outputs: the main XLR outs and the Monitor ¼” TRS outputs. We recommend using the XLR outputs to feed a pair of line inputs on the PA system, as they feature transformer isolation to help eliminate the possibility of encountering hum or buzz from ground loops.
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Page 8: Operation
Backtrack, it allows you to remotely control the mute and A/B input select functions – so switching can occur seamlessly on stage. Use a ¼” TRS cable to connect the remote to the JR-2 input on the Backtrack, which will provide it power for the LEDs. When the JR-2 is connected, the INPUT SELECT and MUTE switches on the Backtrack itself will no longer function;... -
Page 9: Linking Multiple Backtracks
LINK OUT on the master unit to the JR-2 INPUT on the second Backtrack. Repeat this process for any subsequent Backtracks that you wish to link up. The master Backtrack will control the INPUT SELECT and MUTE functions for all of the linked units, but the headphone section on each unit will remain independent to allow for testing of each input. -
Page 10: Block Diagram
True to the Music ® BloCk Diagram* * Subject to change without notice. Radial Engineering Ltd. Backtrack™... -
Page 11: Specifications
Please be aware of the recommended exposure limits within your jurisdiction and follow them closely. The user agrees that Radial Engineering Ltd is not liable for any health effects resulting from the use of this product and the user clearly understands that he or she is entirely responsible for the safe and proper use of this product. -
Page 12: Warranty
THREE YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. (“Radial”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and will remedy any such defects free of charge according to the terms of this warranty. Radial will repair or replace (at its option) any defective component(s) of this product (excluding fi nish and wear and tear on components under normal use) for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase.