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Say hello to your new command central of your live guitar/bass setup: the Radial Engineering JX44 V2. This slim, streamlined switcher box will empower you to take on new challenges in live setups without lifting a finger. Wet/dry/wet rigs. Instrument and amp switching. It's all here, and in a tiny 1U rackmount footprint. The JX44 V2 belongs to the latest line of Radial Engineering's pro touring guitar and amp switchers. As the core of your switching setup, the JX44 V2 is your ticket to noise-free changeovers and tune-ups without added noise or tone loss of any kind. The secret to the JX44 V2's transparent sound and silent switching is a robust Class-A signal path that's every bit as choosy as the modern boutique amp or pedalboard. Inside, you'll find premium Jensen transformers and dependable gold-contact connectors that have been specially chosen to retain the tone and integrity of your audio. The front panel features large backlit switches to toggle or combine four amps and instruments in real time. Guitars and basses that are bypassed still feed through a buffered tuner output, which makes the JX44 V2 an ideal solution for techs and players who want to silently tune up between songs and before sets. Around back, a master stereo FX loop lets players individually integrate pedals or rack FX into any amp chain. Remote control makes the Radial Engineering JX44 V2 even more powerful: pair with the optional Radial JR-5 footswitches or pile on your favorite 5-pin MIDI switcher, and you've got all the switching control you need from a pedalboard or sidestage. There's even a balanced XLR out for sending acoustic instruments to a soundboard or capturing dry guitars for later re-amping in the studio. Guitar techs at Sweetwater will tell you: when it comes to stage gear, Radial products like the JX44 V2 are second to none.





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Switch/combine up to four amps and guitars





Want to feed up to four guitars into the same amp without pulling a single cable? Need to switch from a clean American combo to a roaring British stack instantly, sans modeling? The Radial Engineering JX44 V2 can do it all ? silently and seamlessly ? from the sidelines or from the comfort of your stage rack. There's even an always-on tuner output for silent tuning in between songs or before sets.





Other features we love to call out are the redundant front and rear instrument inputs. These make the JX44 V2 a pro-level option for the touring guitarist as well as the traveling guitar tech.





The Radial Engineering JX44 V2 lets you toggle or combine up to four amps and guitars at will.


With a MIDI switcher or optional Radial JR-5 footswitches, you've got remote control over any guitar/amp assignment possible from the JX44 V2.


Remote or local amp and guitar switching





With its large backlit switches, the JX44 V2's front panel may be hard to keep your hands off. But if you're looking to unlock its true potential, you'll definitely want to pair this switcher with a set of Radial footswitches or a dedicated MIDI controller. With a couple of optional JR-5s in your rig, you've got hands-free access to any guitar and amp assignment in your backline. Or throw a compatible MIDI-controlled switcher on your pedalboard, and you can make even complex routing assignments from center stage.





Class-A signal path





Lesser switching systems can introduce noise, latency, or tone loss into your live guitar setup. But not the Radial Engineering JX44 V2 guitar/amp switcher. From the gold-contact in/out connectors and low-distortion Jensen transformers right down to the buffered tuner output, this switcher is built for tone.





Worldwide operation





Whether you're playing across town or across time zones, the Radial Engineering JX44 V2 more than likely has you covered for your next event. Its internal switching power supply gives you worldwide operation on a generous range (100-240V AC) of global voltage standards. Beyond its world-class tone and switching, the JX44 V2 packs the kind of peace of mind that quickly pays for itself.





Premium tone meets worldwide operation in the Radial Engineering JX44 V2.


An assignable stereo FX loop makes the JX44 V2 a core part of your wet/dry/wet guitar rig.


Stereo effects loop





The JX44 V2's master effects loop allows you to integrate your favorite stomps and rack FX into each amp chain at will. Whether you're roping in your live pedalboard or integrating effects from your favorite studio rack gear, the JX44 V2 has the I/O to handle it.





The core of your wet/dry/wet rig





Looking for the ultimate wet/dry/wet device? The JX44 V2's amp outputs allow you to split stereo effects between multiple amps to build immersive stereo amp setups or capable wet/dry/wet rigs without any fuss.





Direct out for live or studio applications





A balanced XLR output lets you send acoustic guitars and piezo-equipped electrics straight out to a soundboard for maximum fidelity. Players can also use this output to capture dry signals for later re-amping and re-toning. This makes the JX44 V2 a invaluable tool for groups who likes to record live onstage and replace/augment parts in the studio.





Radial Engineering JX44 V2 Guitar/Amp Switcher Features:


The latest in Radial's line of pro touring switchers


Silently switches between 4 instruments and 4 amps


Offers flexible control over your stage guitars and backline assignments


Can combine up to 4 guitars/basses into a single amp path


Class-A signal path with premium Jensen transformers and gold-contact in/out connections


Front panel features large backlit switches for ease of use on dark stages


Redundant front and rear 1/4-inch instrument inputs


Bypassed guitars still feed into the tuner output for silent tuning between songs


Master stereo FX loop can integrate pedals and rack FX into any amp path


Left/Dry/Right toggle on each amp output allow you to build immersive stereo amp setups and wet/dry/wet rigs


Balanced XLR Direct Out sends dry acoustic guitars to soundboards and captures dry signal for re-amping


Remote capabilities using optional Radial JR-5 footswitches or your favorite 5-pin MIDI switcher