The Fuchs FT-DI Tube Direct Box is designed to be a clear, warm, high quality device, which will both maximize and add the warmth and tube character to the sound of all types of musical instruments. Whether your application is an acoustic guitar pickup, bass guitar or keyboard into a porta-studio or thousands of dollars of synths and samplers recorded direct-to-disk, the Fuchs Tube DI provides the highest fidelity and lowest noise available.

Features:

- Vacuum-tube design using True High Voltage switch mode power supply
- Tone and sustain forever, clean and airy high end, warmth, transparency, and quality sound
- Made in USA of premium imported and domestic components
- 16dB gain
- Ultra-bright blue/violet LED lamp
- Huge, custom-wound Edcor output transformer
- Neutrik Balanced XLR output connector
- 1/4" Input 1-Meg impedance
- 1/4" Through-put output
- Cast aluminum powder coated enclosure
- Ground lift, DI phase, and input mute/operate/pad switches
- Internal power supply with 200V DC supply and regulated tube heater

The FT-DI design uses a premium selected vacuum tube and a US made Edcor matching transformer. An advanced switch mode power supply allows operation from a standard 9-Volt power supply, making this unit ideal for use on pedal boards for any instrument. It features a 1/4" unbalanced 1-Meg input impedance, a buffered 1/4" output for pass-through, and a transformer balanced 600 ohm output to drive a mixing console, studio console, or computer interface.

The… read more DI output has an often overlooked phase switch, which ensures compatibility with FOH systems so your instrument (particularly basses) will sound its best in a live environment and stand out from the mix in the studio.

Designed for flexibility, portability and economy. It has the extremely high input impedance and tremendous headroom necessary to prevent loading and to preserve the wide dynamic range of the instrument. It's handy size and power requirements make it perfect for a pedal board or studio use.

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