Footswitch & Remote

The Radial JR-1™ is a single action footswitch designed to remotely control a function such as selecting A or B outputs. As a passive device, it does not require any power to make it work. Instead, it employs a simple mechanical switch that shorts the positive with the ground using either ¼” or XLR connections. The JR1 is available in a ‘L’ latching version that requires pushing on and pushing off the footswitch to sort and release the contact, or a ‘M’ momentary version that shorts the contact when depressed, and releases as soon as the switch is released.

The Radial JR-1™ is a single action footswitch designed to remotely control a function such as selecting A or B outputs. As a passive device, it does not require any power to make it work. Instead, it employs a simple mechanical switch that shorts the positive with the ground using either ¼” or XLR connections. The JR1 is available in a ‘L’ latching version that requires pushing on and pushing off the footswitch to sort and release the contact, or a ‘M’ momentary version that shorts the contact when depressed, and releases as soon as the switch is released.

The Radial JR-2™ is an innovative remote control that is equipped with two footswitches – designated as MUTE and AB select. Although designated this way, the actual functionality of the switch depends on the specific Radial product that is connected. The JR-2 connects to the device using a standard balanced audio cable with choice of ¼” TRS or XLR connections. The JR-2 is unique in that it derives its power from the device being controlled which in turn illuminates the on-board LED indicators to show the remote status. Both switches are latching type.

The BigShot SW2 is a two channel universal remote control that can be used to replace the two amplifier foot switches and combine their main functions with a single pedal. This is ultra cool for pedalboard users that always find themselves short on pedalboard space or need to simplify their setup with a more convenient footswitch.

In order to comply with the ‘universal’ tag, both latching and pulse outputs are supported enabling the SW2 to control both older amps with contact closure channel switching and newer amps with electronic pulse sensing. These options are augmented by the ‘LINK’ function that can gang both remote commands onto either foot switch. This could, for instance, switch both amp channels in a stereo rig from a clean rhythm to a distorted lead channel with one single foot stomp. No tap dancing!

For Tonebone pedal users, the SW2 provides a compact Slingshot remote switching controller that can be used to remotely switch amp heads using the Headbone or remotely switch speaker cabinets with the Cabbone. When combined with guitar amps, the switching capabilities are huge!

The Radial JR-5™ is a multi-switch remote control designed for the Radial JX44 V2 Concert Touring Guitar & Amp Signal Manager and the JX42 V2 Guitar and Amp Switcher. It features 5 footswitches that can be used to select instruments or amplifiers. Inside is a programmable memory chip (PIC programmable interrupt controller) that may be programmed using banks or used in manual mode. A series of five ¼″ momentary contact closures may also be used to translate switch commands from a MIDI controller to remotely control the JR-5 and the JX44 V2 or JX42 V2.