Radial SX-500

Product description

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The ergonomically simple design begins with four front-mounted ¼" input connectors with individual level controls. But unlike a traditional mixer that requires a separate input pad and level control, the Submix employs Radial's unique dual-gang Accustate input circuit that at once lets you adjust sensitivity with gain. This enables the Submix to be used with low level instruments and high output line level sources without the need for a level reducing pad. The mixer itself follows the same virtual-earth mix buss design as pioneered by classic console makers such as Neve and SSL. This enables the Submix to be cascaded without adding noise to create larger 8x1, 12x1 or even 40x1 mix formats - depending on the number of modules in play and the Workhorse power rack being used. This for instance enables a 3-slot Radial Powerstrip to be converted into a 12x1 keyboard mixer for live use. Using two Submix modules side by side opens the door for stereo applications such as tape returns, digital samplers, stereo effects and analog summing.

As with all Radial products the Submix is made in Canada using solid steel and finished in a baked enamel. This not only ensures longer life, but the added shielding of the fully enclosed design helps reduce noise from outside electro-magnetic pollution. Inside, steel potentiometers connect to a double sided military grade PCB with an RF resistant full-surface ground plane. Double sided gold contacts assure a positive connection inside the rack.

Backwards compatible to older 500 series formats, the Radial Submix 4x1 module is super quiet, delivers great sound, can be expanded at will and provides tremendous patching flexibility.