Radial Engineering Phazer-Bank Owner's Manual

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1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5
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Table of Contents .......................................................... Page

Design Overview ............................................................. 1

Feature Set - Phazer....................................................... 2

Feature Set - Phazer-Bank.............................................. 3

Connections and Set Up ................................................. 4

Using The Phase Section................................................ 6

Using The Filter Section.................................................. 8

Applications..................................................................... 9

FAQ................................................................................. 12

Specifi cations .................................................................. 13

Warranty.......................................................................... Back cover

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Radial Phazer. The Phazer is
a device that allows you to quickly adjust the phase response of an
audio signal to create new and exciting tones. This owner's manual
covers the operation of the Phazer™ and the four channel Phazer­Bank™. We recommend that you take a few minutes to read through
it in order to familiarize yourself with the many innovative features
incorporated into the Phazer.

Should you have a question or an idea for an application not cov­ered in this manual, we invite you to log onto the Radial web site at
www.radialeng.com to check the FAQ section for the latest updates.
Of course, you can also send us an email at [e-mail] and
we will do our very best to respond to you promptly. Now get your
mic's, DI's and mixer revved up and get ready for some real tonal
fun!

Enjoy

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OVERVIEW

The Phazer is a real-time analog phase adjustment tool with 100%
discreet class-A circuit topology for great sound. The Phazer gives
you a quick and easy means to experiment with the creative use of
phase shift and it inspires new sounds when working with your favor­ite mics and Radial direct boxes.

Its purpose is to shape the sound by shifting the phase of one signal
against another, allowing you to tune the overall phase-response of
the combined signals. The Radial Phazer is capable of shifting the
phase continuously over the complete 360° range. You simply dial in
the amount of phase shift that sounds best to your ears.

For instance, an engineer may use two mics to record an acoustic
guitar. The fi rst mic is placed close to the sound hole and a second
mic is located further away from the guitar. Because the sound waves
take a little longer to reach the more distant mic, its signal is slightly
delayed compared to the close mic signal.

This minute delay creates a phase shift between the two mic signals
that colors the tone through a type of phase cancellation known as
comb-fi ltering. The Phazer exploits this phenomenon and presents it
as a simple, fun and musical tool for the audio engineer.

For instance, the Phazer can be used to shift the close mic's signal
into alignment with the distance mic to create a fuller, richer sound
when the two mic signals are combined. Alternatively, it may be used
as an effect to intentionally shift the phase and create new unique
tones.

The more you use the Phazer the more you will come to appreciate
the creative options that are uncovered. When you think about it, cre­ativity is what making music is all about.

Phase Shift

Close Mic

Distant Mic

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Close Mic Distant Mic

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1. Phase-On with LED - bypass switch for the phase

section. LED illuminates when engaged.

2. Invert switch - fl ips the phase range of the SHIFT

control from 0° - 180° to the 181°- 360° range.

3. Shift control - adjusts the degree of phase shift.

4. Filter-on with LED - bypass switch for the low-pass

fi lter. LED illuminates when engaged.

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7. Ground Lift - eliminates hum and buzz caused by

ground loops. Disconnects Pin-1 at the XLR output

and the sleeve at the TRS phone output.

8. Power switch - LED illuminates when unit is active.

9. 14 gauge steel enclosure - with bookend shell cre-

ates a protective zone for the controls.

10. Power supply connection with cable lock - con-

nection point for the included Radial 15VDC power

supply . Cable lock feature prevents accidental power

disconnect.

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11. TRS ¼” phone jacks - connection for balanced

+4dB and unbalanced -10dB signals.

12. XLR jacks - connection for balanced +4dB signals.

13. Full bottom pad - neoprene non-slip pad won't

scratch.

5. Range switch - selects between two frequency

ranges for the low-pass fi lter. Choose between

300Hz to 3.8kHz range or 3kHz to 38kHz.

6. Cut-off control - adjusts the high-frequency cut-

off point for the low-pass fi lter within the selected

range.

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