Radial Cherry Picker Preamp Selector

ITEM #: RAD-CHERRYPICKER MFG #: R800-1442

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List Price:

$528.00

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$439.99

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    R800-1442 - Overview

    The Radial Cherry Picker is a unique tool designed to improve efficiency and workflow in the studio by simplifying the process of matching the best preamp with a microphone for a given track. This is most often done when recording vocals. This improves the sonic character of the track and provides the vocalist with a more comfortable sound, which in turn allows for a better performance.

    Four front panel 'radio style' selector switches select the active preamp while automatically disconnecting the mic from the others. Completely passive and 100% discrete, the Cherry Picker features a 'straight wire' signal path. There is no active circuitry whatsoever in between the mic signal and the preamp. The audio signal switching is performed by a series of military-grade gold contact sealed relays for zero coloration and distortion to ensure a fair and honest comparison between preamps.

    The rear panel is equipped with a balanced XLR input for the microphone and four balanced XLR outputs to feed the various preamps. When using a studio condenser, the Cherry Picker internally generates 48V phantom power so that switching between preamps will not disrupt the phantom power going to the microphone. This could otherwise cause severe popping in the audio system and headphones. Separate ground lift switches for each output help reduce noise by eliminating ground loops plus a handy mute switch turns all outputs off, enabling the engineer to leave the preamp settings untouched when testing out other mics.

    The Cherry Picker... a tool designed to improve performance, sound and workflow at the same time.

    Cherry Picker Applications

    Comparing preamps using one mic! (see fig 3 above).
    Connect your favorite microphone and compare how it sounds using several preamps to find the best match to suit the vocalist. The Cherry Picker makes it easy and fast.

    Comparing compressors when recording bass. (see fig 4 above)
    Optimize the sound of the bass by comparing compressors. Connect the bass to the JDV-pre instrument preamp and use the Cherry Picker to listen to various compressors.

    Using the Cherry Picker to switch outputs. (see fig 5 above)
    The 'straight wire' balanced signal path may be used for more than just microphones! You can use the Cherry Picker as a 1x4 switcher for line level devices of all types.

    • Features:

      • Select the best mic & preamp combination
      • Passive 'straight wire' color-free signal path
      • Built-in 48V phantom power for condenser mics
      • Improve the workflow efficiency in your studio
      • Balanced inputs: 4 channels with on/off switch & LED indicator
      • Balanced output: Single output
      • Level control: Variable input trim on each channel
      • Phantom power: 48V phantom on each channel with recessed switch
      • XLR configuration: AES standard (pin-2 hot)
       
    • Specifications:

      • Audio circuit type: Passive signal path with active relay switching
      • Frequency response: 10Hz to 40kHz
      • Dynamic range: >115dBu
      • Equivalent input noise: <-115dbu
      • Maximum input: +26dBu
      • Maximum output: +26dBu
      • Total harmonic distortion: 0.0003%
      • Intermodulation Distortion < 0.001%
      • Input impedance: 10 000 Ohms
      • Common mode rejection: -97dB
      • Gain: 0.0dB - Unity gain device
      • General
      • Power: +15V DC/400mA power supply included
      • Construction: 14 gauge steel chassis & outer shell
      • Finish: Baked enamel
      • Size: (W x H x D) 4.5" x 2" x 6" (121 x 64 x 147mm)
      • Shipping size: W x H x D: 4.75" x 2.5" x 10.75" (121 x 64 x 273mm)
      • Weight: 2.8 lb (1.3kg)
      • Shipping weight: 3.05 lb ( 1.4kg)
      • Warranty: Radial 3-year, transferable
       
    • GTIN:

      0676101040520
       

    R800-1442 - Required Accessories

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      Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov