Radial CHERRY-PICKER – Mic-Line Switcher
Description
The Cherry Picker is a ‘straight wire’ switcher that lets you to compare up to four preamps using a single microphone. This balanced interface employs high performance gold contact sealed relays and is void of any buffering whatsoever. This results in distortion levels that are below measurement, zero phase shift at all audio frequencies and a linear performance that is equivalent to a solid piece of wire. The external power supply is used to control the relays, power the LEDs and generate 48V phantom power.
Comparing preamps using one mic
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
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.
Cherry picker application image
Using the Cherry Picker to switch outputs
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.
Key Features:
- Passive ‘straight wire’ color-free signal path
- Radio style switches to select active output
- Internally generated 48V phantom power
- Balanced XLR i/o for easy connection