* Bidirectional long-distance 'send & receive' effects
router
* Drive guitar & bass signals beyond 100 meters
* 100% discrete
class-A circuitry
* Works with the Radial JX44 guitar & amp
selector
The Radial SGI-44 is a studio quality bidirectional effects router that
designed to take the output from a wireless receiver and run the guitar signal
to the pedalboard and back. Two SGI-44s are used with one positioned at the
wireless end, the other at the pedalboard. Connection is made using standard XLR
cables.
The first SGI-44 converts the unbalanced high-impedance guitar signal to a
balanced low-impedance signal and the second reverses the process - thus
allowing distances of more than 100 meters (300') without noise. To ensure
optimal signal quality, the SGI-44 employs 100% hand-inserted discrete parts
with Jensen isolation transformers to make up the class-A circuit. Although less
efficient than the chip based AB circuits that are common with today’s ‘cost
driven’ designs, single ended class-A circuits are preferred by audiophiles due
to the lack of zero-cross distortion. These deliver greater transparency
and realism. To further improve the feel, the SGI-44 is equipped with Drag
Control load correction. This allows you to 'dial in' the perfect load as if
connected to a tube guitar amp using a standard guitar cable. To add
versatility, the SGI-44 is equipped with a buffered tuner out for quick between
song adjustments or can be used to split the guitar signal to a second signal
chain if need be.
Built 'Radial tough' the SGI-44 is made in Canada using 14 gauge steel. An
innovative I-beam internal frame protects the sensitive circuit board from
outside stress which could torque the solder points and cause premature failure.
Radial's innovative book-end construction creates recessed zones at each end
that protect connectors, switches and controls from harm's way.
The Radial SGI-44 makes it easy to route guitar signals around a stage, in
the studio or in a large venue while delivering the very best signal
quality.