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True to the Music
OX8
User Guide
Eight Channel • Transformer Isolated • Microphone Splitter
Radial Engineering Ltd.
1845 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S9, Canada
Tel: 604-942-1001 • Fax: 604-942-1010
Email: info@radialeng.com
www.radialeng.com
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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- Page 1 True to the Music User Guide Eight Channel • Transformer Isolated • Microphone Splitter Radial Engineering Ltd. 1845 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S9, Canada Tel: 604-942-1001 • Fax: 604-942-1010 Email: info@radialeng.com www.radialeng.com Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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- Page 3 INTRODUCTION This user guide covers the installation and operation of the Radial OX8 microphone splitter. We recommend that you take a few min- utes to read through this manual in order to familiarize yourself with the many innovative features that are built in.
- Page 4 Transformer noise. To solve these issues the OX8 uses high performance audio isola- tion transformers to decouple the signal passing through it and eliminate ground loops that cause hum and buzz in audio systems.
- Page 5 The front panel PAD switch allows you to connect line-level and provides a return path for 48V phantom power for con- output devices to the OX8. Engaging the PAD reduces the denser microphones and active direct boxes. In the diagrams...
- Page 6 14. Euroblock Sockets - These panel sockets receive 12-pin provided to connect signal ground (pin-1) to the chassis without modifying the OX8. By default, this switch is factory Euroblock screw terminals. Each Euroblock connects four channels with bare wire termination and facilitate custom set to “lifted”...
- Page 7 OX8 Inputs You can connect mics and direct boxes to the OX8 using the front panel XLR inputs, or the rear panel DB-25 and Euroblocks terminals. Which input you choose to use will depend where the OX8 is located and what you are connecting to it. For instance, individual micro-...
- Page 8 True to the Music Connecting Two Mixing Consoles This is the most basic OX8 set up and allows the MAIN PA and MONITOR consoles to have ac- cess to the stage microphone signals. The MAIN PA console connects to the DIRECT output and supplies 48V phantom power to the mics and active direct boxes.
- Page 9 However, a single internal switch is provided to connect the pin-1 cable shields to the chassis without modifying the OX8. By default, this switch is factory set to open or “lifted” allowing the chassis to “float” ungrounded. Should a specific grounding scheme require the cable shields to be bonded to the chassis simply set this switch to closed (pushed in position).
- Page 10 Can I use the Radial OX8 to split line level signals? You can use the Radial OX8 to accept line level signals by depressing the -36dB input PAD. The output will however be mic level as this is the norm with mic splitters. If you want to split line levels, the LX8 may be a better choice.
- Page 11 22” x 10.375” x 4.5” (55.9cm x 26.4cm x 11.4cm) Shipping Weight: 8lb (3.63kg) Power: Passive, no power required Conditions: For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C Warranty: Radial 3-year, transferable Specifications are subject to change without notice ™ Radial Engineering Ltd. User Guide...
- Page 12 RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. 3 YEAR TRANSFERABLE 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 finish and wear and tear on components under normal use) for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase.