Radial Engineering HotShot ABi User Manual

H o t S h o t A B i

Order No. R800 1508

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M I C I N P U T S E L E C T O R

The Hot Shot ABi is a balanced line selecting device that lets you toggle between two
sources and send the signal to a single destination. It features 100% passive operation with
latching footswitch and therefore does not require any type of powering whatsoever. To add
versatility both inputs are equipped with a -15dB pad and input B features a secondary -6dB
trim to balance the two sources.

A great application would be to allow a moderator to select between two microphones in a
community hall setting for a question and answer session of public debate. Another could
be to simply select between a paging microphone and a music track in a public address sys­tem. For stage use, a keyboard player or multi-instrumentalist could use the ABi to toggle
between two microphones set up in different places while only using a single channel on
the mixing console. And it can also be used as a microphone mute switch. The possibilities
are open to the imagination!

Compact and plug-&-play easy to use, the Radial HotShot ABi is made from 14 gauge steel
for durability and fi nished in a tough black enamel coat.

R a d i a l S m a r t S h e e t

Features

• 100% passive - does not require power

• Built-in pad for high output sources

• Built-in trim to balance input levels

• Durable 14 gauge steel construction

• Heavy duty latching toggle switch

Applications

• Toggle between two microphones using one channel

• Use live to select between two instruments with DIs

• Select between two balanced audio tracks

• Mutes a signal such as talk-back mic

Cool Factors

• Plug & play easy to use

• Ultra compact – fi ts anywhere

• Various level controls on board

• Control PA and mics while performing live

• 3 year transferable warranty

PAD switches help match input
levels for different sources like
mic and line. PAD reduces level
by -15dB.

TRIM on INPUT-B allows further
leve l matching. TRIM reduces
level by -6dB.

LIFT switch can reduce ground
loop hum. Disconnects pin 1 at
the XLR INPUT-B.

TOGGLE Heavy-duty footswitch
lets you select INPUT-A or B.

COMPACT AND HEAVY DUTY

14 ga uge steel en closu re is
stomp- proof and com pact for
placment under keybo ard rigs
and next to mic stands.

XLR INPUTS/OUTPUT for bal­anced mics and line level gear.
All XLRs are wired pin 2 hot
(AES standard) and isolated
from the chasis.

Toggle Two Microphones

Footswitch selects between two microphones.
Great for sax and trumpet mics or singers that
use two mics on-stage. Saves mixer channels.

A

B

Main PA

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Toggle Two Acoustic Instruments

Footswitch selects between two acoustic guitars and
direct boxes to a shared mixer input. Works with any
instrument that uses a DI to connect to a PA

A

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B

Stereo DI

Main PA

Live Mic With Background Music

Footswitch selects between a mic and a music/
announcement system. Easily override recorded
announcements with a live mic.

Live Mic

A

Radial ProAV1

B

Pre-recorded Music

or Announcements

Main PA