Radial X-Amp Active Studio Reamper

The Sanctuary Perspective

The Radial X-Amp is an active studio reamping interface engineered to take pre-recorded tracks from your digital audio workstation (DAW) or tape machine and feed them seamlessly into guitar amplifiers, pedalboards, and effects processors. Featuring a 100% discrete Class-A signal path, the X-Amp transparently converts line-level audio feeds into high-impedance instrument signals without altering the natural dynamics, attack, or frequency response of the original performance. Equipped with two independent guitar-level outputs, the X-Amp allows recording engineers and guitarists to feed two tube amplifiers simultaneously to create massive, layered guitar tracks in the studio.

Product Intelligence & Studio Engineering Profile

• Best For: Professional Recording Studios, Mixing Engineers, Guitarists Reamping Dry Tracks, Multi-Amp Studio Layering, and FX Pedal Processing.
• Sound Character: Completely transparent, dynamic, and uncolored Class-A signal reproduction with extended high-end detail, tight bass response, and zero active noise.
• Compared To: Unlike passive reamp boxes that rely solely on transformer conversion, the active Class-A design of the X-Amp delivers higher drive capability and consistent output impedance, allowing you to run long cable lines directly into high-gain tube amplifiers without signal loading.
• Sanctuary Expert Note: "Reamping is one of the most powerful production techniques in modern recording. By capturing a pristine direct track (DI) during tracking, the X-Amp lets you experiment with different tube amps, mic placements, and pedal settings during the mix phase without forcing the guitarist to replay a single take."

Key Features & Technical Highlights

• 100% Discrete Class-A Active Circuit: Preserves total harmonic accuracy, dynamic pick response, and transient detail from line-level DAW outputs.
• Dual Guitar-Level Outputs: Drive two separate amplifiers or pedalboard chains simultaneously to blend distinct tonal flavors on a single performance.
• Custom Transformer Isolation: Output 2 features a custom nickel-core isolation transformer with a 180° phase reverse switch to eliminate ground loops and acoustic phase cancellation between amps.
• Variable Output Level Control: Recessed master level control lets you dial in the exact output level to feed low-input vintage amps or high-gain modern channels without clipping.
• Balanced XLR Input: Line-level XLR input connects directly to your audio interface or mixing console output.
• 14-Gauge Steel Shell: Built inside Radial’s signature "book-end" heavy-duty steel enclosure to protect internal electronics from studio interference and mechanical wear.

Technical Specifications

• Audio Circuit Type: 100% Discrete Class-A Active Circuit with Transformer-Isolated Output 2
• Number of Channels: 1 Input / 2 Outputs
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (± 0.5dB)
• Dynamic Range: 102dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.005% @ 1kHz
• Maximum Input Level: +26dBu
• Input Impedance: 600Ω Balanced Line-Level (XLR)
• Output Impedance: 5kΩ High-Z Instrument Level (1/4")
• Controls: Output Level Adjust, Ground Lift, 180° Polarity Reverse (Output 2)
• Connections: 1 x Balanced XLR Input, 2 x 1/4" Unbalanced High-Z Outputs
• Power Requirement: 15VDC 400mA Supply Included
• Chassis: 14-Gauge Heavy Duty Steel