Radial Engineering Cab-Link User's Guide

CAB•LINK

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User Guide

Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5

Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Email: [e-mail]

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Cab-Link™ Speaker Cabinet Combiner

FEATURES

Features .......................................................................... 1

Making Connections ..................................................... 2-3

Line Output ...................................................................... 4

Block Diagram ................................................................. 5

Speci cations .................................................................. 5

Warranty ..........................................................Back Cover

Thank you for purchasing the Cab-Link, a rugged problem-solver that allows you to connect a single ampli er to two

speaker cabinets with ease. Before using the Cab-Link, please take a moment to review this short manual for full details
on how to connect and utilize this handy device.

If you  nd that you have any unanswered questions, please visit the FAQ page on our website where we post questions
from other users as well as updates. If you require more information still, please send us an email at [e-mail]

and we will do our best to respond promptly.

1. FROM AMP SERIES: Connect your

ampli er to this input when using in series
con guration.

2. FROM AMP PARALLEL: Connect your

ampli er to this input when using in parallel
con guration.

3. SPEAKER A & B OUTPUTS: Connect to
the inputs of your two speaker cabinets.

4. LINE OUT: Additional output can feed
another ampli er or effects device.

5. LEVELS: Adjusts the signal level of the

Line Out.

6. 14-GAUGE STEEL: Solid steel enclosure
ensures the Cab-Link will handle the most
rigorous touring environments.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

The Cab-Link is completely passive with no need for power. When connecting your amp head and cabinets to the Cab-Link,
always ensure that you are using heavy-gauge speaker cable, while keeping cable lengths as short as possible. Start with your
amp powered down to eliminate plug-in transients.

Before making connections, check the impedance of each of your

cabinets; this will be rated in Ohms (Ω). This value should be the same

for both cabinets, do not mix cabinets that have different impedances.

Once you have veri ed both cabinets have the same impedance,
connect them to the SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B outputs on the

Cab-Link.

Next, check the impedance of your ampli er output. Some amps

will have a switch that will allow you to select the output impedance,
while others may have multiple outputs with differing impedances.
The guide on the top of the Cab-Link will let you know whether to use

the FROM AMP SERIES or FROM AMP PARALLEL input. (Always

ensure that you use only one or the other — never connect to both

inputs simultaneously.)

Warning: Do not use both inputs of the
Cab-Link simultaneously

When connecting your cabinets in parallel

con guration, the overall impedance decreases (two
8Ω cabinets wired in parallel will present a 4Ω load).

In series con guration, the impedance they present

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PARALLEL

SERIES

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to your ampli er increases (two 8Ω cabinets wired
in series will present a 16Ω load).

The Cab-Link allows you to choose which wiring con guration you want to use by selecting the SERIES or PARALLEL input.
For optimal results, always make sure that the output impedance of your ampli er matches the impedance of the load you are
connecting to it. For example, if you have two 8Ω cabinets and a 16Ω amp, you would need to connect using series wiring
con guration. With the same two 8Ω cabinets and a 4Ω amp, this would require using parallel con guration and connecting to
the FROM AMP PARALLEL input.

Series Setup Parrellel Setup

16 Ohm 4 Ohm

8Ω Input

16Ω Speaker Output

4Ω Input

8 Ohm 8 Ohm8 Ohm 8 Ohm

Ensure that both cabinets have the same impedance in Ohms (Ω).

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LINE OUTPUT

The Line Output on the Cab-Link is an additional feature that allows you to feed the input of another ampli er or an effects device.
This output is adjustable via the level control on the side of the Cab-Link, and you can connect to it using standard guitar cables.

Note that this output cannot be used to feed a third speaker cabinet.

Parallel Setup

8 Ohm

SPECIFICATIONS*

Audio Circuit Type: .........................................................................................................................................100% Passive

Maximum Power Rating: ............................................................................................................................................. 400W

Input connections: .............................................................................................................................. 1/4” Series or Parallel

Output Connectors: .................................................................................................... 1/4” Speaker A, Speaker B, Line Out

Extras: ........................................................................................................................................... Trim Control for Line Out

Construction: .............................................................................................................................. 14-Gauge Steel Enclosure

Warranty: .................................................................................................................................... Radial 3-year, transferable

BLOCK DIAGRAM*

FROM AMP
SERIES

FROM AMP
PARALLEL

FROM AMP

LINE OUT

16 Ohm 16 Ohm

* Subject to change without notice.

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CAUTION! DO NOT USE BOTH INPUTS AT THE SAME TIME

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RADIAL ENGINEERING

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 nish and wear and tear on components under normal use) for a period of three (3) years
from the original date of purchase. In the event that a particular product is no longer available, Radial reserves the right to replace
the product with a similar product of equal or greater value. In the unlikely event that a defect is uncovered, please call 604-942-1001
or email [e-mail] to obtain an RA number (Return Authorization number) before the 3 year warranty period expires.
The product must be returned prepaid in the original shipping container (or equivalent) to Radial or to an authorized Radial repair
center and you must assume the risk of loss or damage. A copy of the original invoice showing date of purchase and the dealer name
must accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited and transferable warranty. This warranty shall not apply if
the product has been damaged due to abuse, misuse, misapplication, accident or as a result of service or modication by any other
than an authorized Radial repair center.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE ON THE FACE HEREOF AND DESCRIBED ABOVE. NO
WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE RESPECTIVE WARRANTY
PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE OF THREE YEARS. RADIAL SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCI­DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY DEPENDING ON WHERE
YOU LIVE AND WHERE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED.

Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5

Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Email: [e-mail]

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