Radial Engineering Cherry Picker Quick Start Guide

Radial™ Smart Sheet

Order No. R800 xxxx

Order No. R800 xxxx

Features

• Passive ‘straight wire’ color-free signal path

• Radio style switches to select active output

• Internally generated 48V phantom power

• Balanced XLR i/o for easy connection

Applications

• Comparing preamps for optimal signal path

• Switching between balanced line level devices

• Creates a more comfortable sound for artist

• Improving workfl ow in the studio

Cool Factors

• Gets the vocalist involved in the recording

• Delivers a better all-round performance

• Super compact design, fi ts anywhere

• Can be used to switch all types of audio signals

CHERRY PICKER

™

MIC- LINE SWITCHER

The Radial Cherry Picker™ is a ‘straight wire’ passive switcher that enables the engineer
to compare several preamps using the same microphone. Because the switching is done
quickly, it signifi cantly improves workfl ow. This lets you optimize the signal path by combining
one mic with the most appropriate preamp for a vocal track or instrument. Confi gured
as a 1-in, 4-out device, the Cherry Picker employs a series of gold contact sealed relays
to ensure straight-wire connectivity. This ensures that the signal will pass through the
Cherry Picker without introducing distortion, coloration or artefact of any kind. To eliminate
switching noise, the Cherry Picker generates 48V phantom internally. One simply plugs in
any type of microphone, selects one or more preamps and auditions. The Cherry Picker
will automatically turn off the other outputs. By involving the artist in the preamp selection
process, this gives the artist more confi dence and generally results in a better performance.

BUILT IN 48V - PHANTOM for con­denser mics and active DI’s. Switch is
recessed to prevent accidental turn-on.

RADIO STYLE SELECTORS
switches with LED streamline
the comparison process.

GROUND LIFT for each out­put helps reduce hum & buzz
caused by ground loops.

MIC PREAMP 1

MIC PREAMP 2

MIC PREAMP 3

COMPRESSOR

COMPRESSOR

COMPRESSOR

Connect your favorite microphone and compare how
it sounds using several preamps to fi nd the best
match to suit the vocalist. The Cherry Picker makes
it easy and fast. Or, optimize the sound of the bass
by comparing compressors. Connect the bass to the
JDV-pre instrument preamp and use the Cherry Picker
to listen to various compressors.

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POWER & CABLE CLAMP for
the included 15VDC power supply.
Clamp prevents disconnection.

PASSIVE SIGNAL PATH for
transparent sound with active 1x4
routing via gold sealed relays.

FOUR XLR OUTPUTS
connect the to preamps or
other audio destinations.

BOOK- END DESIGN creates a
protected zone to prevent dam­age to the front panel controls.

XLR INPUT connects the
microphone, direct box or line
source to the Cherry Picker.

14 GAUGE STEEL construction
protects the PCB from stress and
shields against EMI and RF noise.