A-Designs REDDI Tube DI

Groover · #1 07-30-2010, 08:34 AM

I was listening to some Pre-Amps at basstasters, and I'm totally digging the tone of the A-Designs REDDI Tube DI.

Anyone here using this thing? If so, what's your opinion, and can this be used to gig say with a power amp, but also allow DI to the house sound? I only see one output, so not sure how that would all work if it even can.

EDIT: I posted before searching, and found the answer here on TB in regards to the DI. Trying to delete this thread, but can't find that option....

naturalkinds · #2 07-30-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Groover

I was listening to some Pre-Amps at basstasters, and I'm totally digging the tone of the A-Designs REDDI Tube DI.

Anyone here using this thing? If so, what's your opinion, and can this be used to gig say with a power amp, but also allow DI to the house sound? I only see one output, so not sure how that would all work if it even can.

Not designed to drive a power amp. It is really just best understood as a DI, with minimal gain that you can use to increase the tube saturation for a slightly different tone.

There is a 'Thru' jack that sends the uncoloured tone to an amp as well as an XLR out that you'd send to a mixing board (with onboard pres).

Groover · #3 07-30-2010, 08:42 AM

Ok, too bad though. I wish they had a rack mount, 1-space that would act as a Pre as well. Great tone IMO - Was considering the Aguilar DB659, but after hearing that one, I changed my mind.

Son of Bovril · #4 07-30-2010, 08:44 AM

DO a search there is plenty of info on the REDDI, it is a very well respected piece of gear on here :-)

naturalkinds · #5 07-30-2010, 08:51 AM

If you have the cash, the A-Designs Pacifica is a killer 1U dual-channel preamp with a vibe in the same *ballpark*. I would look into a legit mic pre/DI if you're wanting to run with a poweramp. Plus, more versatility if you've got a project studio.

svtb15 · #6 07-30-2010, 10:28 AM

+1 The Pacifica is amazing...
There is a way to rack mount TWO REDDIs,, contact Pete at A-Design.. He has a way to do it,,, maybe one will also work in the rack option

PS it is the finest DI that i have ever used, bought and played.. I take it everywhere. And i have played them all... from every passive DI to every esoteric DI on the planet.. you name it.. Love my REDDI...

Kirk

jaymelewis · #7 07-31-2010, 08:09 PM

I can contest to the amazingness of the REDDI. I picked one up about 2 months ago, and have taken it on 2 tours and 5 studio sessions; each time I have had the FOH guys and recording engineers going gaga over my tone. It's a perfect compliment to you bass tone with just the right amount of color and tube saturation. I highly recommend it. If you're looking for an A-Designs rig, try their 500 series pre and EQ combination. I was just down at their factory early this morning and I was playing on their stuff for a few hours. I loved the EM-Gold pre matched with the EM-PEQ. Great sound. This is actually what Reggi Hamilton has been using for a few years, so go figure

And Peter is an amazing fellow; give him a call and he'll help you find what you're looking for. Tell him Jayme sent you.

svtb15 · #8 08-01-2010, 01:35 AM

Peter is Awesome.. I have the EM500 Gold..
The REDDI going into that and then protools is about as good as it gets... I need to get to the factory one day.

Groover · #9 08-02-2010, 06:43 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys. I've read a few of the other threads, and I talked myself out of picking up one of these.

Although it is a very nice piece and love the tone, it just doesn't fit my needs. I don't have a home studio to take advantage of this, and to make it work in a live setting I'd have to get more complicated than I want.

Simplicity is what I'm looking for, and unfortunately for live gigs, the REDDI DI is not it

JimmyM · #10 08-02-2010, 06:56 AM

if you want something for live work, see if you can lay your hands on either an svp cl pre or a low end true voice pre. the svp cl is the same pre as a vintage svt basically, and the true voice is a really nice b-15 inspired preamp. unfortunately they're both not being made anymore, but can be found used occasionally.

or you can cheap out like i did and just get a vt bass deluxe. for live work you can't beat it for the b-15 sound. maybe in the studio i'd use a reddi but for live, the vt and vt deluxe kills. only thing about the vt is no di, but www.putnamguitars.com can add one for you.

SteveC · #11 08-02-2010, 06:57 AM

Try a Radial JDI. There's a thread here comparing the two and the audio clips - not perfect but what can you do online - show virtually no difference in tone.

naturalkinds · #12 08-02-2010, 07:58 AM

The Radial does sound great.