Radial KL-8 - Rackmount keyboard mixer station with redundant USB inputs

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR ONLINE ORDER ONLY. Ultimate Keyboard ControlThe KL-8 is a rackmount keyboard mixing station designed to provide complete control over a professional keyboard setup both on-stage and in the recording studio.PhotosFour stereo analog inputs for keyboardsRedundant USB connections for laptop soft-synthsStereo Aux Send/Receive with optional footswitch controlHeadphone outputs and cue switches for silent monitoringLink multiple KL-8s for larger setupsPut yourself in control of the mixThe KL-8 is a powerful mixing station created with keyboard pros in mind with a number of features designed specifically to streamline and enhance any keyboard setup. You can connect up to four keyboards in mono or stereo with level controls aux sends and LED indicators for each. A stereo aux send/receive is available to feed rackmount reverbs and delays and effects pedals or it can be used as an additional input for a fifth keyboard. MIDI and USB connections make it easy to control a laptop soft-synth utilizing high quality 24bit/192kHz digital audio converters. The KL-8 also features multiple output options with transformer-isolated XLR main outputs to feed the PA monitor outputs for a set of speakers on stage and dual headphone outputs for local monitoring and testing.Redundant USB inputsWhen you can't afford to have a break in the performance due to laptop failure the KL-8 allows you to set up redundant laptop systems and seamlessly transition from one to another. A secondary USB input on the KL-8 allows you to keep your backup laptop at the ready - when failure occurs simply hit the USB select switch on the front panel or use the optional JR-1L remote footswitch to instantly switch to the backup system. Silent cueing and monitoring via headphonesA built in headphone amp and dual 1/4 TRS outputs give you the option to practice and record silently or cue up individual inputs on stage without feeding signal out to the audience over the PA system. Each input channel on the KL-8 is accompanied by a Cue switch that will remove that input from the main and monitor outputs and reroute it directly to the headphones so you can easily adjust patch settings and test playback over USB without affecting the performance.KL-8 ApplicationsEasily manage a multi-keyboard setupThe KL-8 allows you to mix up to four keyboards send a stereo or mono feed over XLRs to the PA system. 1/4 TRS insert connections allow you to connect a stereo volume pedal and control the overall output and XLR monitor outputs and headphones are provided for monitoring your signal on stage.Integrate a soft-synth on stageThe KL-8 can take the MIDI output from a controller to play a soft-synth on your laptop. High quality digital-to-analog converters give you great sound quality on local monitors and at the PA system.Combine analog and digital on stageMix four keyboards together with the output of a laptop soft-synth making the KL-8 the center of your performance setup. Stereo Auxiliary send and return connections allow you to incorporate rackmount effects or pedals into the signal chain.Create redundant laptop systemsThe KL-8 features a secondary USB input so if your main laptop fails during a performance you can seamlessly switch to a backup system for soft-synths or playback tracks. A USB-select switch on the front panel determines which of the two USB inputs is active.Integrate footswitch controlThe optional JR-1L footswitch can be used to control the USB switching feature or turn the Aux on and off giving you the ability to activate your effects during a solo or provide a hands-free way to quickly switch to your backup laptop.The KL-8 as a recording interface24bit/192kHz converters provide more than just high quality playback on stage the KL-8 can also be used to record pristine tracks using your favorite audio program. This allows you to easily record studio-quality tracks while on the road or to capture your live performance.VideosKL-8 | Total Keyboard ControlReviews The KL-8 is an impressive keyboard mixer with a well-focused feature set superb flexibility and configurability. great technical performance and solid reliability. By Hugh Robjohns A feature-packed mixer/interface designed with the working keyboardist in mind. By Gino Robair The KL-8 is maybe the most feature packed product I've ever held. For a 1U unit it's unbelievable that Radial has packed not only the 5 inputs and outputs in but also sends for every channel and toggles between USB inputs and headphone sends. By Lewis Noke-EdwardsArtistsEugene Man-Man RobertsKeyboard Player / Musical Director - John Legend. Has also worked with J. Cole Jay-Z's Roc Nation & Kanye West Radial NEVER lets me down... When you check the new KL-8 out... You will be saying the same!!! 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