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True to the Music
SW4
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FOUR CHANNEL BALANCED
A/B SWITCHER
Owner's Manual
Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5
tel: 604-942-1001 • fax: 604-942-1010
www.radialeng.com
email: info@radialeng.com • web: www.radialeng.com
Copyright © 2014 Radial Engineering Ltd. • Specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Radial Engineering Ltd. 1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5 tel: 604-942-1001 • fax: 604-942-1010 www.radialeng.com email: info@radialeng.com • web: www.radialeng.com Copyright © 2014 Radial Engineering Ltd. • Specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
As you delve into the SW4, you will soon come to realize that although the basic design and functionality is quite simple, there are many little extras that have been added to provide maximum fl... -
Page 3: Overview
SW4 OVERVIEW Housed in a single space 19” rack enclosure, the Radial SW4 is a balanced analog audio switcher with four channels, each of which is equipped with A and B XLR inputs and a dedicated XLR output. The four individual channels are essentially straight wire connections. There are no buffers or amplifi... -
Page 4: Feature Set Overview
¼” outputs. It allows the XLR and ¼” bus outputs to 14. BUS ASSIGN: This two position switch lets you operate the operate at different levels. mix bus in either stereo or mono. Radial Engineering Ltd. SW4 User Guide... -
Page 5: Features And Function Details
23. BUS OUT: Controls the output level of the stereo mix bus. Features an on/ off switch and LED indicator. 24. MUTE INDICATOR: LED illuminates to show the SW4 is responding to the MUTE command issued from the optional Radial JR•2 footswitch or DT2 desktop remotes. -
Page 6: Getting Started
AC power from 100 to 240 volts by simply changing the IEC cable. There is no power switch. As soon as you plug in the power supply the SW4 will spring to life and one of the many front panel LED indicators will illuminate to let you know the SW4 is ready to be used. -
Page 7: Stereo Switching Connections
The SW4 can switch stereo audio devices like mixing consoles. A common situation is switching between a mixing console for a live band and a DJ setup in a night club. Stereo switching uses two SW4 channels where the left signals are connected to channel-1 and the right signals to channel-2. -
Page 8: Mix Bus
THE STEREO MIX BUS Front Panel Rear Panel Another useful feature built into the SW4 is the stereo mix bus. Each channel is equipped with a recessed BUS switch that when depressed routes the channel output to XLR and ¼” output jacks on the rear panel. -
Page 9: Unbalanced Guitar Outputs
EXAMPLE The following diagram is a complex SW4 system that allows a single guitar tech to look after three guitars and a bass in a band. The tech can tune the standby instruments and monitor live instruments with the PFL system. Channel-1 is used for an acoustic guitar. The output of this channel is sent directly to the PA system and is not assigned to the mix bus. -
Page 10: Headphones And Pfl Monitoring
LINK jack. Connect the fi rst ‘master SW4’ output using a Master SW4 ¼” TRS cable from the LINK jack to the ‘slave SW4’ using the FOOT SW input. Both the A/B and MUTE functions will be transmitted to all SW4 units. -
Page 11: Applications
3. A submaster or auxiliary send from each console is often used to drive front fi ll speakers Mixer-2 RIGHT or subs. All of the SW4 channels are linked and Mixer-2 FILLS switching from one console to another is done using a JR•2DT remote control. - Page 12 True to the Music Effects Switcher: Effect-1 Where effects out-number aux sends or returns Aux-1 Send on a live FOH console, the SW4 can help by Effect-2 being able to switch between effects without repatching or taking up additional channels. This Effect-3...
- Page 13 InEar Mix-3 Comp/Limit-3 Transmitter Connecting the signal to a processor from a mix output, use a Y connector and send one signal to the input of the processor and one signal to SW4 InEar Mix-4 InEar Mix-4 Comp/Limit-4 Transmitter input A. Another Y connector will connect from...
- Page 14 50’ to connect the amps allowing him to position the SW4 backstage in the guitar tech area. If that sounds like a lot going on, it is! The SW4 puts all the control in one place Lead Rhythm Bass allowing a single tech to manage it all.
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Page 15: Specifi Cations
Shipping Size: (L x W x D) ................................22” x 10” x 4.5” (55.9 x 25.4 x 11.4cm) Conditions:................................For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C Warranty: ........................................Radial 3-year, transferable *Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. SW4 BLOCK DIAGRAM Radial Engineering Ltd. SW4 User Guide... - Page 16 CHASED. Radial Engineering Ltd. 1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5 tel: 604-942-1001 • fax: 604-942-1010 email: info@radialeng.com • web: www.radialeng.com Radial SW4 Owner’s Manual - Part #R870-1191-00 • Specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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