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direct boxA-Designs Audio REDDI

The REDDI is an all tube analog DI that produces a sound and character unique to itself. Think of the Ampeg B15 era; that's this DI. It delivers thick, round, solid bass that fits perfectly in the mix. It's also great for guitars, synths, any instruments, and vocals. The REDDI has a tube-based amplifier using the 6N1P output tube feeding an A Designs custom-wound output transformer which provides the circuit path for your guitar or bass giving you a sound that you can't get through any other device.
One of the key factors with any tube gear is transformers; both audio and power supply transformers. A Designs Audio custom-builds their own unique audio output transformer to produce the specific sound they're after. To keep the REDDI at its lowest noise level A Designs employs a special toroid transformer in the onboard power supply.
Used by bassists Reggie Hamilton and Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and producer/engineers Tony Shepperd, Ted Perlman, and Dylan Dresdow.

Uses: any instrument, vocals
Input: single Neutrik 1/4"XLR combo, and single 1/4" thru
Controls: Heavy-duty Carling toggle Ground Lift
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 60kHz
Distortion THD: > .08 @ 1 Khz
Outputs: balanced XLR Line, 1/4" Through-put
Size: 3.5"W x 3.5"H x 14.5"D
Weight: 10 lbs.
Price: Call

  Pacifica
A-Designs Audio Pacifica Microphone Preamp

What we're going to do is go back... WAY back! ...back into time... to the early 1970s, when the recording industry was starting to bloom with the new technology of solid state. Hit products were pumped out as fast as hit record--one after another. There was a creative industry within the audio world. It was, without question, a golden age. Some companies that emerged during that period were Neve, API, and Quad Eight. Although it's been decades, the benchmarks they set are still held as industry standards today. Little is known about Quad Eight, though many feel that they were the best in their field. While debating is usually best left to the history books, A-Designs took up the challenge to take a closer look into the past and decide on its own.

With much research, interviews, and listening, A-Designs came up with a product that they feel needs to see the light of day again. With Quad Eight Ventura, Coronado and Pacifica console preamplifiers for reference, they closely examined the design and composition of the heart and soul in the consoles of these great pieces. After much design, A/Bing, and beta testing, the result is a solid state, single space, rack mounted, microphone pre amplifier from the "glory days." Cloning being what it is (same old same old), A-Designs decided to head outside the box and make the tribute something other than the legacy. They added our own touch to bring it to present day applications of the recording world. And so the new A-Designs PACIFICA was born.

Features:
Solid State Design
Input Impedance: 600 Ohm @ 400Hz
Instrument Input Jack 1/4" Phono
Custom input and output Transformers
Frequency Response: 9Hz-101KHz
Gain Range: 72 dB
Balanced XLR Input and Outputs
Noise: (EIN) -128 dB
Mic Phantom: Switchable 48 Volt Power Source
Red LED Phantom Indicator
Mic Input Phase: Switchable 0 -180
Level Controls
-20dB Pad Switch
48v Switch
Phase Switch Distortion: Less than 1%
Blue LED Power indicator
Toroid Power Transformer
Power Requirements: 100/120/230 VAC - 23 Watts
ON/OFF Switch
Size: 19" x 1.75" x 10"
Weight: 11 lbs.

direct boxRadial Engineering ProDI

The Radial ProDI The Radial ProDI's are high-quality, full-range passive direct boxes equipped with custom made audio transformers for exceptional signal handling without saturation and with extremely low phase distortion in the critical bass and mid regions. The result is exceptional clarity and definition at an attractive price point. Ultra-compact and made of 14 gauge steel, both ProDI models feature internal I-beam construction with a 'book-end' outer shell for extreme durability in the most demanding environments. Available in single-channel (ProDI) or dual-channel (ProD2) stereo, these exceptional direct boxes offer performance superior to any other DI's in their price range and are ideally suited for use with acoustic guitar, bass and keyboards

Uses: active acoustic guitar, bass, keyboards, active instruments
Input: single 1/4" instrument, and single 1/4" thru
Controls: Polarity, Ground Lift, Speaker, Merge, -15dB pad
Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz
Outputs: balanced XLR Line (600 Ohm), 1/4"
Price: $99.99

 

direct boxRadial Engineering JDI

The Radial JDI is a passive DI that employs a Jensen isolation transformer for optimum audio performance, offering outstanding linearity at all frequencies combined with extraordinary level handling, without introducing distortion. Being completely passive, the plug & play JDI does not require any powering and has the unique advantage of eliminating 60-cycle ground loops, buzz, and hum. This makes the JDI a definite favorite with audio engineers. The JDI is great for guitars, bass, and keyboards and is particularly adept with high-output, broadband instruments such as active instruments and digital keyboards.

Uses: guitar, bass, keyboards, active instruments
Input: single 1/4" instrument, and single 1/4" thru
Controls: Polarity, Ground Lift, Speaker, Merge, -15dB pad
Bandwidth: 10Hz to 40kHz
Outputs: balanced XLR Line (600 Ohm), 1/4"
Price: $175.00

direct boxRadial Engineering JDV Mk3

The Radial JDV Mk3 was designed for use in both the studio and live performance and is suitable for all instruments where added reach is required, when retaining the original sound of the instrument without distortion or coloration is paramount. It introduces a concept of "Zones" with choice of two inputs, four instrument amplifier outputs, and a unity-gain transformerless output. Features include Drag control for precise pickup load correction, 3.9 meg-ohm input impedance for piezo pickups, hi-pass and lo-pass filters, full LED status indicators, polarity reverse.

Uses: guitar, bass, keyboards, active instruments
Input: single 1/4" instrument, and single 1/4" thru
Controls: Polarity, Ground Lift, -15dB pad, LED status indicators, 80Hz high pass filter, 7kHz low pass filter, Vary-Z switch, Drag control, A/B input switch
Bandwidth: 10Hz to 40kHz
Outputs: balanced XLR Line (600 Ohm), auxiliary A & B 1/4" jacks, Direct Thru, Tuner
Price: $429.00

 

direct boxSummit Audio TD-100

The TD-100 instrument preamp and tube direct box from Summit Audio features a hybrid signal path utilizing both a discrete transistor input device and a 12AX7A vacuum tube to give your musical instruments the clarity of a class A sound with the richness and warmth of vacuum tubes all in 1/2 rack space. The vacuum tube adds a subtle texture and smoothness, a professional sheen to your instrument, which is perfect for both live and studio use.
The TD-100 offers both XLR microphone and 1/4" TRS line level outputs, plus variable input impedance, polarity switch and ground lift, signal and overdrive LEDs,and a headphone output for use a practice device.

Variable input impedance from 10K ohms to 2M ohms
XLR mic level output
1/4" TRS line level output
Headphone output
Up to +24dB output gain
Signal ground lift
Polarity switch
Signal and overload LEDs
Internal high voltage power supply
One 12AX7A/ECC83 vacuum tube
Price: $520.00

 

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EDB-1 Acoustic Preamplifier

The EDB1 (Sheer Acoustic Equaliser Direct Blend) is a mega multi-purpose and compact external pre-amplifier box of pro-audio quality. You can completely shape your sound with its five band interactive EQ, switchable input impedance and three way Range Switch, offering acoustic Guitar, Bass or Violin settings, which cut unwanted low end tones, below the useable frequency range of the instrument. This cuts body handling noise, unwanted resonaces, feedback and Violin bowing noise. Feedback and other resonance problems may be further tackled by a very effective, broad ranging tunable notch filter and a Phase Reverse control.
Inputs are via Mono Jack, Stereo Jack and XLR, via Two Channels, which enable you to blend in an extra pickup, or Microphone and you can plug into them via one or two standard mono jack leads, a jack lead plus an XLR, or a stereo jack lead.
The Input Impedance Switches on each channel, allow you to optimise the voicing for any of the major pickup types, while a huge amount of extra levels can be applied via the Gain controls and additionally by the Master Volume. Phantom power is also available to Jack In and XLR Inputs, making the unit friendly for use with quality Condenser Mics and Instruments wired with no battery inside instrument, but with active pickups needing powering.
Outputs are via a balanced XLR D.I. out and a line out Jack. If an earth loop is heard causing hum, you may kill it by pressing the Earth Lift Switch. The two outputs also allow you to split the signal, such as between an amp for stage monitoring and an out front mixing desk.
EDB-1 can be mounted on its rubber feet, carried with you on the belt clip, or mounted via a mic stand, with an optional bracket.
Powered via two 9 volt batteries, or via plug in DC Power supply.
Price: $319.00
 

 

preamp
Sadowsky Onboard Bass Preamp

The Sadowsky Onbaord Preamp is the same preamp in all Sadowsky basses. The standard version features Master Volume, Pan Pot, Treble Boost, and Bass Boost. An optional Vintage Tone Control (VTC) is available for this preamp. We offer installation service for these preamps. Call for a quote for your bass.

Frequency Response: 5Hz - 50kHz
Bass Control: +13dB @ 40Hz
Treble Control: +13 dB @ 4kHz
Power Source: one 9 volt battery
Battery Life: 870 hours
Input Impedance: 1 Meg ohm
Standard Preamp: $269.00
Standard Preamp with VTC: $339.00
VTC (add on to existing preamp): $95.00