Radial Engineering X-AMP 500 User's Guide

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X-AMP

500 Series Module

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User Guide

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Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam
British Columbia, Canada, V3C 5M5
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Radial® X-AMP™ 500 User Guide

Table of Contents ......................................................Page

Feature Set .................................................................... 1

Introduction to Reamping ............................................... 2

Getting Started ............................................................... 3

Reamping with the Workhorse ....................................... 4

Specifi cations ................................................................. 5

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

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

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Radial X-Amp 500 Reamp® module.
The X-Amp is a unique 500 series amplifi er interface designed to allow you to re-amplify a
prerecorded guitar track and send it to two amplifi ers. This ‘old trick’ has been used for years
and is part of the magic that has made some of the most memorable recordings of all time.

But don’t just think of Reamping guitars. With the X-Amp 500, you can Reamp bass, keyboards,
drums and just about any other instrument. Reamping brings consistency to recordings while
eliminating the stress and frustration musicians must endure while engineers work out the
details.

This manual describes installing and operating your X-Amp in the Radial Workhorse or other
500 series module power racks. To take full advantage of the unique features that have been
incorporated into the X-Amp, please read through this manual before using it. This user guide
will give you a broader sense of the module’s capabilities. If you have questions that are not
covered in this manual, please visit the FAQ section on our website. This is where we post
answers to questions from users. If you cannot fi nd the answer to your question please feel
free to send us an email at [e-mail] and we will do our very best to respond as
quickly as possible.

The Radial X-Amp 500 module brings the magic of Reamping to the masses.

WARNING NOTICE TO USER!

Although preventative safety measures have been designed into Radial 500 series
products we strictly advise against hot-swapping modules or plugging and
unplugging them when the Workhorse or other 500 series rack is powered on. Hot
swapping can cause connection sparks at the card-edge connector that could send
damaging transients to other equipment. This also greatly reduces the life span of the
contacts. Damage due to hot swapping is not covered under warranty. There are no
user serviceable parts inside.

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FEATURE SET

1. OUTPUT-1 LEVEL - Lets you adjust the
output level to amp-1 right from the control
room. This is particularly useful for fi ne­tuning front end drive distortion.

2. ON-OFF - Switch lets you mute the output
going to amp-1.

3. LIFT- Lifts the ground on the OUT-1 ¼”
output so that it eliminates a potential
ground loop between the 500 series rack
and the guitar amp.

4. OUTPUT-2 LEVEL - Lets you adjust the
output level to amp-2.

5. ON-OFF - Switch lets you mute the output
going to amp-2

6. 180º - Lets you reverse the polarity going
to amp-2 to phase-align the two amps
if needed. Can also be used to create
interesting effects.

7. LIFT- Lifts the ground on OUT-2 ¼” output.

8. ¼” OUT-1 and 2 - Two outputs let you drive
two amps at the same time. These are
transformer isolated to help eliminate hum
and buzz caused by ground loops. Class-A
buffered to let you drive long cables.

9. OMNIPORT (with Workhorse) - Confi gured
as a hi-Z guitar input to allow the X-Amp
to be used to record a clean track for
Reamping. It can also be used like an ABY
box to allow a guitarist to play two amps at
once.

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Warning: Never remove or lift the 3rd prong or ground on your amplifi er’s power
cable. This safety ground is there to protect you from serious shock. If you are
using an older or vintage amp, check to make sure it is connected in phase. If
you are not sure, consult a technician. Only use guitar amps that have been
properly tested for safe use in your country.

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