CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Radial BigShot i/o. The Big-Shot USING THE RADIAL BIGSHOT I/O FAQ
i/o is a foot controllable device that allows a musician to select between two
instruments on stage. The BigShot i/o can select between an electric and DIM LEVEL Besides guitar and bass, can the BigShot i/o be used with other instru-
The BigShot i/o is equipped with an innovative feature called DIM LEVEL. ments? By
acoustic guitar or between a passive 4-string bass and an active-5 string bass. engaging the DIM LEVEL control, you can reduce the level of the instrument Yes. The BigShot i/o will work for any high impedance signal including elec-
This is done by simply depressing a footswitch.
connected to INPUT-2 so that it matches the instrument connected to INPUTtronic -instruments like keyboards and samplers. It will also work with dynamic
To make the transition as simple and effective as possible, an innovative 1. Using DIM the DIM LEVEL control to set a balanced level between two instru-microphones that have a hi-Z cable. For low-Z balanced mics, use the
LEVEL control is provided that only affects INPUT-2. This control allowments s the can make transitions quick and easy without having to go to the Radial HotShot amp ABi device which is designed to switch mic signals.
louder of the two instruments to be tamed down so that both instruments and adjust the level each time. play
through the same amp channel at the same relative volume. The DIM LEVEL What is the advantage to turning the tuner output off?
control may be switched out of the signal path when not needed.DIM LEVEL is designed primarily for situations when toggling between an Splitting in-the guitar signal to feed two inputs such as the tuner and ampli er can
strument with passive pickups (such as a vintage Fender Precision bass) cause and passive pickups to be loaded down. Loading will reduce the level of your
To add versatility, a second output labeled TUNER allows a tuning device an to instrument be with active pickups (such as a modern 5 string bass). The guitar signal and make it active sound less punchy. The BigShots tuner mute feature
connected for quiet on-stage tuning. The BigShot i/o is ideally suited bass for will any generally have much more output than the passive. The same logic eliminates loading problems and has the bene t of convenient silent tuning.
high impedance instrument such as guitars, basses and keyboards. applies when toggling between an electric guitar with passive pickups and
Can I use the tuner output to switch between amps like an ABY
CONNECTING THE BIGSHOT I/O an acoustic guitar with a built in preamp. The active acoustic guitar is much switcher?
louder than the passive electric. By reducing the output of the more powerful
The BigShot i/o is completely passive. This means that it does not require any instrument with the DIM LEVEL control, toggling between instruments during Yes, but be careful! Especially with older amps that do not have safety
power whatsoever to make it work. Before making any connections, con rm grounds. These old amps are notorious for causing shocks! As such, we are
your ampli er is turned off and the volume controls are turned all the way a hectic show is greatly simpli ed. unable to recommend this practice due to legal responsibility. Please consult
down. This will reduce the possibility of problems should you have a short To use or the DIM LEVEL control, ż rst ensure the DIM slider switch is in a the qualion ed technician should you wish to use your BigShot i/o in an application
a bad connection.position. Next connect the louder of your two instruments to INPUT-2. it was not intended forStrum .
each guitar and use the SELECT footswitch to toggle between instruments.
Start by connecting your main guitar to INPUT-1 and your second guitar to I hear a slight clicking when I switch in effects. Is this normal?
Adjust the DIM LEVEL control until the instrument levels match.
INPUT-2. Now connect the OUTPUT to your ampli er. If you have a tuner, you Yes. The BigShot i/o is passive and the click occurs as the switch makes con-
can connect it to the TUNER output. DIM SWITCHtact. This is normal for passive devices like the i/o. The only switchers that do
The DIM LEVEL control would generally not be used if you are selecting not be-click are the types that employ photocells like the Tonebone Bassbone.
Turn your amp on and test your setup at a low volume. By depressing the
SELECT footswitch, you will be able to toggle between guitars. By depressing tween two identical guitars, such as a backup guitar. It may be switched These units ramp up and down the signal to avoid the on-ofout of f click.
the circuit using the DIM slider switch.
the MUTE footswitch, you will turn off the output for silent tuning. You are now What is the difference between the BigShot i/o and the Tonebone
set to go!BRIGHT SWITCH Bassbone?
This 3 position switch is designed to counteract any effects caused by Both the DIM allow you to select between two instruments but the BigShot i/o is passive
LEVEL control and therefore only effects the instrument connected to INPUTwhile -the Bassbone is a preamp and employs active Class-A buffering. The Tuner
2. As the BigShot i/o is passive, introducing a potentiometer into the BigShot circuit i/o is designed for those that prefer a direct guitar to amp connection.
Active instrument could darken the tone in some cases. The BRIGHT switch will allow you The to Bassbone is designed for those that need to run longer cables, insist on
connects to input-2
compensate as needed. Note that the BRIGHT switch is only available when eliminating all switching noises and do not want to deal with loading issues.
the DIM switch is set in the on position. The i/o is also considerably more affordable!
TUNER SWITCHI have two passive instruments. Which one do I connect to INPUT-2?
The TUNER slider switch works with the MUTE footswitch and controls how Even passive pickups can vary in the amount of signal they produce. Connect
the TUNER output jack behaves. In the down position, the TUNER output jack the louder of the two instruments to INPUT-2 and use the DIM LEVEL control
is only active when the MUTE footswitch is depressed, this also mutes to the match levels between instruments. If necessary, the BRIGHT switch may
main OUTPUT for silent on-stage tuning. In the up position, the tuner be output employed to compensate for any treble loss as a result of the DIM LEVEL
remains on at all times regardless of whether the main OUTPUT is muted control. or If your instruments are identical and no level matching is needed, the Passive instrument
connects to input-1not. This allows on-the- y tuning.DIM switch should be in its off position.
MUTE FOOTSWITCHI have two guitars, one going direct and another I use with a wireless.
The MUTE footswitch on the BigShot i/o always turns off the main OUTPUTHow do I connect them to the BigShot i/o?
jack and stops your guitar signal from reaching the ampli er. The wireless system will have a buffer, or pre-ampli er as part of its output
stage. This makes it very much like an active instrument. Connect the pas-
SELECT FOOTSWITCH
The SELECT footswitch determines which input jack is active and toggles sive guitar to INPUT-1 for a true bypass connection to your amp. Connect the
wireless to INPUT-2 and use the DIM LEVEL control to match levels between
between them.instruments.
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