DISC Radial Tonebone Headbone SS Solid-State Head Switcher

Full Description

"The Headbone is a permanent fixture in my set-up. It is with me on stage and in the studio. It is beautiful!" - Lyle Workman (Beck, Sting, Sheryl Crow)

Safemode™ and Slingshot™

Radial's Safemode™ features in the Headbone so if the worst happens and power is lost, it's not a problem, the guitar input will automatically switch off and your amps stay safe.To connect the Headbone, you will only need three guitar cables and three speaker cables, all of which can be hidden behind the amp out of view. The mess of leads you're used to will disappear with the Slingshot™ feature; it allows remote operation of the unit with any standard footswitch or MIDI controlled contact closure (external footswitch not included with the Headbone). This simultaneously reduces long speaker cables and increases system efficiency, you'll have a serious sonic 'power tool' at your feet.

SS is One of Three Headbone Models

The Headbone is available in 3 models: The featured Headbone SS is for switching between two solid-state amp heads, the TS is a hybrid version for valve/tube to solid-state amplifier switching, and the VT is for two tube/valve amp heads.

Features

• Simplicity combined with functionality for effective and intuitive operation
• Logical design that offers the ultimate in creative options on stage
• Smooth and noise-free amplifier switching
• On-board heavy-duty high-cycle footswitch for switching between amplifier heads
• Large LED indicators provide visual monitoring of the current signal path
• Versatile Slingshot™ system allows for remote-controlled switching between heads from any stage position using regular 1/4'' to 1/4'' guitar cables

Specifications

• Circuit Type: Proprietary electro-mechanical
• Audio Signal Path: Class-A - 100 percent discrete circuitry
• Input Impedance:
  • Direct Input: 100K Ohms
  • Buffered Input: 10K Ohms
• Switching Type: Programmed PIC controlled relay
• Relay Type & Capacity: Silver plated contacts - 10 million cycles, 100 Watts RMS rated
• Switching Time: 11.2 milliseconds
• Outputs: Speaker out
• Slingshot™ Implementation: Slingshot™ remote switching input
• Footswitch: High-cycle heavy-duty Amp-1 / Amp-2 toggle with status LEDs
• LED Indicators: Large 3mm OD ultra-bright LEDs
• Construction: 14 gauge steel, baked enamel finish
• Size: 6.85'' x 4.5'' x 2.12'' (175mm x 108mm x 54mm)
• Weight: 2.2lbs (1kg)

Maximum Power Ratings

• 100 Watts:
  • Into 4 Ohms: 5.00 Amp RMS
  • Into 8 Ohms: 3.54 Amp RMS
  • Into 16 Ohms: 2.50 Amp RMS
• 150 Watts:
  • Into 4 Ohms: 6.12 Amp RMS (safe)
  • Into 8 Ohms: 4.33 Amp RMS
  • Into 16 Ohms: 3.06 Amp RMS
• 200 Watts:
  • Into 4 Ohms: 7.08 Amp RMS (not recommended)
  • Into 8 Ohms: 5.00 Amp RMS
  • Into 16 Ohms: 3.54 Amp RMS

Controls & Connectivity

• Supply: Power input for a 15VDC power supply (PSU not included)
• To Speaker Cabinet: 1/4'' jack output that goes to the speaker cabinet
• From AMP-1 Output: 1/4'' jack socket that connects to the output of the first amplifier
• From AMP-2 Output: 1/4'' jack socket that connects to the output of the second amplifier
• Remote Input: 1/4'' jack socket for a footswitch for Slingshot™ remote switching
• Ground Lift: Switch lifts ground between the connected amp heads
• To AMP-1: 1/4'' jack that connects to the input of the first amplifier
• To AMP-2: 1/4'' jack that connects to the input of the second amplifier
• Amp/Head 1 & 2: LEDs that provide a visual indication of your currently selected amplifier
• Direct & Buffered Input: 1/4'' jacks that allow a wide range of active and passive input signals
• Footswitch: Heavy-duty high-cycle switch for toggling between amplifiers