Radial Engineering Reamp Station

Radial Engineering's Reamp Station combines in one device the features an active DI box and the renowned Reamper JCR. It is the ideal partner for high-quality recordings and professional reamping. It has advanced connections, compact design, and innovative features that can simplify your workflow while allowing you to experiment with new creative possibilities in the studio.

Reamp Station Key Features

• Recording high quality direct tracks using the active DI box
• Reamp any pre-recorded tracks recorded through pedals and amplifiers
• Easy advanced coonnectivity with XLR, 1/4 TRS and 3.5 mm Reamp inputs
• Simplifies your studio recording and mixing workflow
• Allows more creative possibilities for your mixes

Record safely

A Reamping session must begin with a clean, high-quality direct recording-that's why the DI you choose is so important. The active part of Reamp Station's DI is based on Radial's renowned J48, optimized to provide maximum benefit in recording tracks that can later be Reamped, such as the buffer switch, which activates a unity-gain Class A circuit on the Thru output, which avoids loading the passive pickups when connected to an amplifier, preserving the natural timbre of the instrument. The DI circuit is powered via 48 V phantom from the interface or mixer, so there is no need for a separate power supply, while an LED on the front panel displays power reception.

Reamp without limits

The Reamper section of the Reamp Station is familiar to many sound engineers and home recording enthusiasts. The JCR Reamper features a Made in USA transformer with custom windings that optimizes line signals from an audio interface to feed pedals and guitar amps, while also including a level control, three-position filter, and Mute switch ideal for adjusting microphone placement on a live amp. In addition to balanced 1/4 XLR and TRS inputs for the Reamper, there is also a 3.5 mm Mini Jack input for connecting to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Complete unit

With a high-quality active DI box and the JCR Reamper, the Reamp Station is the essential piece of equipment for studio recording. With this unit next to your amplifier, you can seamlessly switch between recording and reamping while exploring new sounds, knowing that you will always get the highest quality audio during each step. It is also rack mountable using the optional SA Series adapter, while the Link In/ Out connections allow Daisy-Chain connection of multiple Reamp units.

Practical applications of Reamp

Reamp Pt 1: Direct Recording

Recording a clean, noise-free 'dry' track is an essential step in studio reamping. The Reamp Station's active DI box captures the instrument signal without coloration or distortion, providing the perfect template for future adjustments. A Thru output feeds a guitar amplifier for monitoring or microphone recording.

Re-amp Pt 2: Play back the recorded track on the amplifier

Once the performance has been recorded and the recorded track can be played back through the pedals and amplifiers, experimenting with new timbral combinations with peace of mind and time for adjustments, seeking the ideal balance without tiring the guitarist out.

Recording through effects pedals

With the Reamp Station, you can play back any recorded track through the effects pedals as if they were studio hardware components. It is possible to send the Reamped signal to the pedals as usual, but skip the amplifier and connect it back to the Reamp Station's instrument input. The direct output of the unit sends a Micro-level signal to your audio interface that is ideal for recording.

Direct Box

• Audio circuit type: Proprietary active circuit
• Frequency response: 5 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-0.5 dB)
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.004% @ 1kHz, 0dBu
• THD + Noise: 0.004% @ 1kHz, 0dBu
• Intermodulation distortion: 0.005% @ -10dBV
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 94dB
• Dynamic range: 100dB
• Input impedance: 220k Ω
• Output impedance: 185 Ω

JCR Reamper

• Audio circuit type: passive, transformer-based
• Frequency response: 0Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.5dB)
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.002% @ 1kHz, +4dBu
• THD + Noise: 0.005% @ 1kHz, +4dBu
• Intermodulation distortion: 0.001% @ 0dBV
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 88dB
• Dynamic range: 100dB
• Input impedance: 1.4k Ω
• Output impedance: 5.1k Ω

Features

• Input connections:
• 1/4, XLR, 3.5 mm
• LED indicators: 48V phantom (DI box only)
• Output connectors: 1/4, XLR
• Mounting options: SA series rack mounting kit available

General

• Power supply: 48V phantom power (direct box functions only)
• Construction: 14-gauge steel chassis and outer shell
• Finish: durable powder coating
• Condition: For use in dry locations only