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Radial EngineeringJDX-48 Reactor Guitar Amp Direct Box

Radial Engineering
Radial Engineering JDX-48 Reactor Guitar Amp Direct Box
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A transformer-isolated, Class-A guitar amp direct box designed to capture a powered amp signal with reactive-load speaker emulation and consistent direct tone.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Guitarists seeking a direct signal derived from a powered amp head
  • Players using in-ear monitors who want consistent tone between shows
  • Bass players who want extended low-frequency response

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who do not need a direct output from a powered guitar amp
  • Users seeking an unprocessed, non-speaker-emulated direct signal

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Radial Engineering JDX-48 Reactor Guitar Amp Direct Box construction detail

Detail 01

Reactive load

Captures the amp-head sound along with back electromagnetic impulse from the loudspeaker.

Detail 02

Discrete Class-A, transformer-isolated circuit

The direct output uses discrete Class-A circuitry and transformer isolation.

Detail 03

Bass extension

Lowers the frequency response for bass guitar.

Detail 04

Polarity reverse

Inverts signal polarity at the XLR output.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01It is designed to take its source signal from a powered amplifier.
  2. 02Its active filter is voiced for 4×12 half-stack cabinet emulation.
  3. 03Power is supplied by 48 V phantom power or the included +15 VDC/400 mA adapter.
  4. 04The supplied data states power handling for amps up to 300 W; it also lists a separate 120 W @ 8 Ω maximum-input figure.
Radial Engineering JDX-48 Reactor Guitar Amp Direct Box close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What signal does the JDX-48 use?

It is designed to derive its signal from a powered amplifier head rather than a preamp output.

02Does it include speaker emulation?

Yes. Its active band-pass filter emulates the tone of a 4×12 half-stack cabinet.

03Can it be used with bass guitar?

Yes. The supplied data states that it has extended low end for deep bass frequencies and a bass-extension feature.

04How is it powered?

It can use 48 V phantom power or the included +15 VDC/400 mA adapter.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
AES standard (pin-2 hot) General Power: 48V phantom or +15VDC/400mA adapter Included Construction: 14 gauge steel chassis and outer shell Finish: Durable powder coat Size: Size: 5" x 6.25" x 2" (127 x 159 x 51mm) Weight: 2.80lbs (1.28 kg) Warranty: Radial 3-year, transferable
1 detailsBody & build
Color Finish
Durable powder coat
5 detailsOther
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.