Detail 01
Line output selector
Sits after your preamp or the output of a mixer, not between your guitar and first pedal, where levels are much lower.
Product detailSKU #1274228072015
Radial EngineeringHotShot ABO Line Output Selector
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A footswitchable box that sends one line-level signal to either of two destinations. For players and engineers who need to switch rigs onstage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Switching one guitar or keyboard between two amps mid-set
- Sending a feed to either the house console or a recorder
- Routing changes you need to make hands-free while playing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Running both outputs at once — this selects, it doesn't split
- Instrument-level pickup signals; it's built for line level
- Anyone needing more than two destinations
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Footswitch operation
You switch destinations with your foot mid-song rather than reaching down to repatch cables between numbers.
Detail 03
Two output destinations
One source, two ends. Enough for a wet/dry pair of amps or a stage feed plus a recording feed, nothing beyond.
Detail 04
Radial build
Steel-chassis pedal construction built to survive being stepped on nightly and thrown in a road case.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your source is line level, not instrument level, before building it in
- 02You supply the cables; budget for two more output runs
- 03Confirm power requirements against your pedalboard supply before setup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I run both amps at the same time?
No. This selects one output or the other. Running two amps simultaneously from one source needs a splitter with isolation, which is a different box.
02Will it work with my guitar plugged straight in?
It's designed for line-level signals. Put it after a preamp, amp send, or mixer output rather than directly after the instrument.
03Is switching silent?
Some level of switching artifact depends on what's downstream. Muting or lowering the destination amp when you make the change is the safe habit.
04Can I use it to switch between a tuner and my amp?
You can route the signal away from the amp to a second destination, which is a common way to get a silent tuning path onstage.
