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Radial Engineering BigShot I/O Selector Switch  

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The Radial BigShot i/o is an easy-to-use instrument selector switch that lets you quickly transition between any two instruments and drive the signal to your amp. Because the i/o is 100% true-bypass, it addresses the needs of the most demanding purist.
To further enhance connectivity, input-B is equipped with a level control called DIM that lets you reduce the signal from the louder of your two instruments so that both instruments are matched to the same volume level when they reach the amplifier. When passive instruments are used, a unique 'bright' switch lets you compensate for high frequency loss due to longer cables.

To enhance onstage functionality, the BigShot i/o is equipped with a tuner output. With a simple foot stomp on the MUTE switch, the sound going to the amp is turned off and diverted to the tuner for quiet onstage adjustments. An 'always on' switch also permits on-the-fly quiet tuning should you wish to have the tuner on at all times.

Compact, extremely rugged and completely passive, the BigShot i/o does not require any powering to make it work. This makes it ideal for pedalboards where the use of batteries or power supplies is painful! The BigShot i/o is also perfect for all you instruments and hi-Z line-level signal switching.

Features

  • Toggle two instruments with single foot stomp
  • Adjustable volume control to match levels
  • Separate tuner output and mute switch
  • Compact and rugged for pedalboards
  • Load compensation for long cables
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Just What I Needed

| Review By: roy delsi | 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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The BigShot does exactly what it claims.  i needed a device to take 2 guitars at the ready. no more unplugging - unweaving the cord off the strap, change ax's and re-weave the cord again. or kneel down at the input to unplug one chord and plug in another.(that gets old pretty quick) The BigShot plugs into my Guitar board, GNX3000, and the tuning mode is muted. i tap the tuner mode, change guitars, tap the selector on the big shot and my tuner lets me know i'm hot........and i can quick tune if needed, simple.

although it may not have been designed for it, the dim switch allows me to match volume between

my Tele & PRS.

i like that the BigShot is passive. if there was an indicator light for the selector that would mean a needed power source. GREAT! another cord to deal with and wear out. or another battery to buy.

keep it simple....     ......just what i needed

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Style of music you play:
Rock & Blues
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Just what I needed

| Review By: Walt Kahres | 8 months, 1 week ago

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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My favorite guitar is a Clapton Strat that I bought new about 10 years ago. I just bought a Zoom G3 effects pedal and  found the signal from the active lace pickups was way too hot and caused  breakup/distortion unless I turned the volume knob way down (even with  the active input switch engaged on the G3).  I bought the BigShot  switch mainly for the passive screw adjustable pot.  Works great, I set  the pot so that there is no breakup with the volume turned all the way  up and now I am good to go- I can adjust the guitar volume and gain on  the fly without worrying about overdriving the G3.  And I can't tell  any real difference in sound with the switch in the line.

 

The  box seems to be well built- all metal and heavy enough to stay put.  It would be nice if there was a footswitch for the bright feature- it works better than I thought it would  and it would be cool to bring it in/out on the fly.  The on/off switch  is convenient though, allows unhooking the guitar without turning  everything off first.  Indicator lights would also be nice to have but not really  needed for my purpose.

 

I think it is a bit expensive  for a simple, passive box, but then there doesn't seem to be anything else out  there that has the same features.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
30+ years
Style of music you play:
Classic rock, blues
Where you live:
Georgia

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1095489

Works as advertised, but lack of indicator a problem

| Review By: Trevor Hanson | 9 months, 1 day ago

0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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This switch works exactly as described, and at first I thought it would be a lifesaver. However the lack of indicator lights has put me in trouble on several occasions -- "Which channel is hot?" "Is it muted?" Nothing makes you look stupider than doing the stomp-box dance trying to get the right guitar to make noise. In my case, there were just enough other components in each of my distinct effects chains that I have been able to shoot myself in the foot a few times. Next time, I will definitely invest in a selector that gives a visual indicator of what is selected. You think you'll remember hitting the switch, and you think you always depress it fully; but it's not always true.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Pro
Style of music you play:
Many styles
Where you live:
Gardiner WA

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Radial engineering works !!!!

| Review By: Jamin Jerry | 1 year, 4 months ago

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I needed the ability to have two guitars ready to go on stage when I was performing and this Input/output switch did it. The input #2 is where I plugged in my 12 string with a round hole pickup since I have no volume control on the pickup, having the "dim" switch along with the vol. control on the switch chassis gives me great pre-show set-up options.What I did was set up the volume on the 12 string with the use of the screw driver adjustment and dim slide switch to match my normal playing volume of my other guitar and now the sound guy gets both guitars at the same volume over the same feed when I press the select button this also allows both guitars access to the same "effects pedals". AT first I thought the screw driver adjustment was missing a knob but it makes sense that the volume won't get changed by accident if there is no Knob ! Great plan! There is one small issue---when you push the select button you will hear a "click" over your amp. To avoid this first press the mute switch then push the select and re-push the mute switch.thus why I gave it lower grade on the features. Also I think it is a bit pricey but it is built in Canada almost as good as USA!!!!
Do you own the product?:
No
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
active musician
Style of music you play:
Country rock , folk
Where you live:
north of  MOTOWN

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1023628

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