Radial Engineering Ltd. in Vancouver, British Columbia, announces the IceCube IC-1 ($59.99 MAP), an ultra-compact balanced line isolator designed to fit inside a technician’s tool kit to eliminate hum and buzz caused by ground loops in audio systems.
Designed for ease of use, the user connects the IceCube in series with the offending piece of equipment to solve the ground loop. Radial states that the IceCube will quietly go to work as it eliminates hum and buzz without compromising the signal quality.
Measuring less than 4×1.5×1.5 inches (10.16×3.81×3.81 cm), the design features an XLR-F input at one end and an XLR-M output at the other with solid 16 gauge steel construction and durable powder coat finish. The steel outer shell provides excellent shielding against electromagnetic fields generated by power cables, dimmers, motors and power supplies while being significantly more rugged, a benefit for concert touring and AV rental houses where a fast paced environment can often be very hard on gear.
Connection to and from the IceCube is done using standard 3-pin XLR cables. It is also equipped with a ground lift switch to further assist in reducing noise.
Find more information at www.radialeng.com/icecube.php.
