User guide

Bassbone V2 Preamp

Radial Engineering Ltd.

THE RADIAL DIRECT BOX

The Bassbone V2 is equipped with a built in Radial direct box with a

balanced XLR direct output. The direct output is used to feed a PA or

recording console. You can use it to reinforce the sound from your bass

amp or go direct without an amp using the Bassbone to control your

sound through the PA. The direct output is particularly handy in the studio

for direct recording, or where bringing an ampliﬁ er may not be practical.

Simply connect the XLR direct output to the mixer and use the Bassbone

as your miniature preamp. All your EQ settings are now right at your feet!

It's important to note that because the direct output is post-'everything'

all of the Bassbone's EQ, level and effects-loop settings will be heard.

This is particularly advantageous when playing gigs without a sound

engineer. An example would be on a solo where the engineer would

normally increase the bass volume. By engaging the Bassbone's power

booster, the level will increase on your bass amp and at the mixer at the

same time.

LEVEL EFX LOOP EQ BOOSTER

DIRECT

OUT

AMP

OUT

Connect the direct output to the microphone input of a mixing console

using standard XLR cable up to 100 meters (300’). The XLR male

connector is wired to AES standards with pin-1 ground, pin-2 hot (+) and

pin-3 cold (-).

MIXING CONSOLE