Overview - Radial Engineering HIGHLINE STEREO User Manual

OVERVIEW

Amp and cab simulators are more popular than ever, and with good
reason: they can produce a wide variety of amp tones that sound as good
as a well-mic'd amp in a studio, they provide a consistent sound at every
venue and, best of all, fit right on a pedalboard and eliminate the need to
lug a heavy amplifier to a gig.
Guitarists and bassists who use these devices have a unique set of
problems: While amp simulators can produce line-level outputs, they often
still use ¼" unbalanced connectors that won't support long cable runs
without degrading the tone of the instrument, and they are particularly
susceptible to noise from ground loops when connected directly to the
PA. Some are even vulnerable to damage from 48V phantom power,
should it be accidentally engaged at the PA mixer.
The Highline Stereo is a line isolator designed to specifically address
these issues and seamlessly interface any amp simulator with a PA
system. The Highline employs a premium Jensen 1:1 transformer, which
retains the full volume level from the pedalboard to the PA and also
provides galvanic isolation that eliminates ground loop noise for a clean
and noise-free signal. The output of the Highline is a balanced signal for
long cable runs to the PA, and the device blocks phantom power so it
never reaches your pedalboard.
The Highline Stereo combines the features today's guitar and bass
players need, along with the quality and durability that Radial Engineering
products provide. Housed in steel metalwork with ruggedized connectors
and switches, the Highline is built for reliable performance over years
of use. The industry-leading Jensen transformers inside retain the
original tone of the pedalboard as much as possible, with minimal phase
shift, distortion, or coloration, all while providing the full output of the
pedalboard to the PA for optimal gain staging.
Connecting your amp modeler to the PA with the Highline Stereo
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