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Radial Headload Prodigy Combination Load Box and DI

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Headload Prodigy Combination Load Box and DI

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Headload Prodigy Combination Load Box and DI
Headload Prodigy Combination Load Box and DI
Headload Prodigy Combination Load Box and DI
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The Headload Prodigy is a combination load box and DI that lets you drive your guitar amp at a higher output in order to maximize the tone, yet produce a lower stage volume when needed.

• Load box with 100%, 50%, 25% and silent attenuation
• Lets you drive your amp hard for best tone
• JDX Reactor direct output for PA and monitors
• Built-in headphone amp for practicing

Like the larger Headload, the Prodigy employs custom made cement-encrusted ceramic-coated resister coils to convert the excessive power from the amplifier to heat and is able to comfortably withstand up to 100 watts RMS. The Prodigy may be used in three different ways, depending on the need: First, it may be used as a direct box via the built-in Radial JDX Reactor. The hugely popular JDX combines a reactive load with a proprietary filter bank to emulate the tone of a 4 x 12 half stack. This features 100% discrete class-A circuitry for optimal tone and transformer isolation to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops. Designed to replace a microphone, the JDX delivers greater consistency while eliminating concerns such as stage resonance, bleed from other instruments and problematic room acoustics which can play havoc on the tone.

Second, the Prodigy may be used as a load box where you can attenuate the output from 100% down to 50% or 25% to drive your amp harder while keeping the volume down to a comfortable level. Finally, the prodigy can be used without a speaker cabinet for completely silent recording. This is particularly useful in small venues where the speaker cabinet on stage may conflict with the sound in the room. It is also great for silent recording where you want to take advantage of 'high power' amp distortion without upsetting the neighbours.

In order to optimize the playing experience for in-ear monitors, a dual band EQ lets you optimize bass and treble settings. Two additional " outputs enhance connectivity: The first is direct from the amp while the second is post EQ - post JDX. These are used to feed additional amplifiers or effects and adjusted using the front panel level control. A second level control is used to adjust the built-in headphone amplifier for silent practicing.

Housed in 14-gauge steel to help keep magnetic radiation at bay, the Headload Prodigy features a handy carry handle plus Radial's unique book-end design that creates a protective zone around the switches and controls. The internal I-beam construction adds tremendous rigidity, protecting the sensitive PC board from being torqued which could lead to solder joints going cold prematurely. One or two Prodigies may be rack-mounted into a single 19" rack space using an optional rack kit and power is supplied by an external 15VDC supply with a cable clamp to prevent accidental disconnection. Available in the 8 ohm model.

The Headload Prodigy - a load box made to deliver a load of tone!

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Great all in one solution for tube amp lovers 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Amazing little unit, and top notch quality construction as you would expect from Radial. I needed a direct method to record and use headphones and this thing delivered. Factor in the attenuation (which always sucks a little life from your natural amp tone) and this thing covered of all the checkboxes at a affordable price. The 412 speaker cab sim was also surprisingly good direct to FOH or recording via USB interface. Highly recommend!
Posted by DUane on Mar 21, 2022
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It's nice to be able to play my amp without earplugs. 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   St. Catharines, Ontario
I have a Fender Twin Reverb amp, I have never been able to play it above a volume of 2, after adding this and setting it to 25%. I can bring it up to the sweet spot of 6. It's still loud, but I can use it with a full band now.
Posted by Mike Foerster on Mar 31, 2021
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Closest Store   St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
I use this head load with a traynor ygl2 combo. It sounds killer. Also good for recording.
Posted by Bingji Li on Sep 27, 2019
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radial headlong prodigy 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Kanata, Ontario
I purchased the Radial headlong prodigy recently and can say I am thoroughly impressed. This unit does everything. Its an attenuator, DI, and load box. Its so great being able to run a tube amp without a guitar cab for recording or live stage use.I also looked at other products like Rivera, Two notes,etc..I was seriously looking at the two notes Torpedo captor but the mixed reviews on the guitar sim put me off. I have used a radial JDX before so I knew that the DI sound was second to none so I went with the Radial Prodigy.I also like the controls for adding a bit of bass or treble with using the DI portion of the unit.I am using the prodigy with a Marshall JCM 800 and it works great.If your looking for a solid unit with a great sound look no further. Also I must mention that you cannot load iR's in this unit ( the sim is a 4 12 cab) but for me it keeps things simple just give me a great sounding DI sound and I'm good to go. Highly recommended !
Posted by Tim on May 10, 2019
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