Red Eye Preamp,quick question

[eyesore]

Hi ;I was thinking of purchasing this pedal. I play thru the Fishman soloamp 330. It has a button on it for 48 v. Will this power the Red Eye pedal? I am trying to avoid battery use . All these pedals just eat batteries as you know. Thanks

[guitarman68]

Yes, 48v will feed the RedEye. I really like this pedal, I own the 2-channel version. Another pedal you should have a look at is the SunnAudio Prestine. Fed by 48v also but offers more EQ and even a HPF.

[eyesore]

Originally Posted by guitarman68

Yes, 48v will feed the RedEye. I really like this pedal, I own the 2-channel version. Another pedal you should have a look at is the SunnAudio Prestine. Fed by 48v also but offers more EQ and even a HPF.

Thank you sir! on the sunn , can I ask what does HPF MEAN?

[RogerPease]

HPF means high pass filter, i.e. a low end cut or rolloff. _RP

[guitarman68]

Depending on the pickup and stage volume you use a high pass filter can be really helpful. A soundboard transducer like the K&K pure western can sound overly boomy and may need some treatment in the low register. Setting the high pass filter at 80 Hz or higher helps a lot.

[Br1ck]

Originally Posted by guitarman68

Yes, 48v will feed the RedEye. I really like this pedal, I own the 2-channel version. Another pedal you should have a look at is the SunnAudio Prestine. Fed by 48v also but offers more EQ and even a HPF.

I switched to SunnAudio from a RedEye. The basic sound of the SunnAudio is warmer. The RedEye is no slouch. I have the first version, and don't need more EQ because I use Dazzos. I didn't need more EQ than the RedEye either. If you start with a good source you don't need it. I would not use a K&K without a hi pass filter and a couple of parametric built in to the pre. YMMV

[Charlie Bernstein]

As I understand it, any XLR will power your Red-Eye. I love mine. They did all the adjustments so I don't have to.

[richnrbq]

Another huge fan of the Sunnaudio Prestine. I had the Red Eye and very much appreciate the superior sound and flexibility of the Sunnaudio with K&K. Here's a good demo:

https://youtu.be/VK6dCn-pr1s?si=jfFgm5ztDco_tlpW

[waterlooz]

Originally Posted by richnrbq

Another huge fan of the Sunnaudio Prestine. I had the Red Eye and very much appreciate the superior sound and flexibility of the Sunnaudio with K&K. Here's a good demo:

https://youtu.be/VK6dCn-pr1s?si=jfFgm5ztDco_tlpW

While understanding that sound is subjective, through my gear, I did not find the Red-Eye to have inferior sound so I kept it. In regards to flexibility and "on pedal control," the Prestine gives you more and it too sounds very good. Try them both and see what works best with your rig. Good Luck and let us know.