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Redeye Preamp versus Brighteye Cleanboost Pre
I am having a K&K PWM installed in a Martin Outlaw (Hog/Adi) dread and I everything I've read indicates the RedEye Preamp is pure magic with the K&K.
I don't however plan to use XLR out as I typically run 1/4" to a Bose L1 Compact and use my XLR input for my vocal mic. So was considering trying the Brighteye preamp/clean boost since it runs on pedal power and acts as a buffer and clean boost. I tried a Redeye at one point and loved it, but didn't really need it with the Baggs Anthem PU I was using at the time. So I sent it back. But it had sweet presence that's hard to describe. So I kind of want to try one again, but maybe the Bright eye is all I need? Has anyone tried both the Red Eye and Bright eye? Will the Bright eye give me that sweet presence that the Red eye offers? Regardless, has anyone used the Bright Eye for their acoustic guitar?
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Well either has the proper input impedance so the most important issue is addressed, so it comes down to features. You can use the FX output of a Redeye out to you signal chain. I do this all the time at open mics where I just don't want to bother host with an XLR output. RedEye can run on phantom power as well as 9v battery. 10 db boost switch and a treble control, plus the FX loop for a tuner, etc., so its a features vs price issue.
Call FireEye and you'll get the owner/designer. Dee eye very basic , Brite Eye gives you some gain, RedEye gives you more features.
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I’m not sure if I read that others think the XLR DI out sounds notable different than the 1/4” Effects out or not. I am very curious because I remember thinking the RedEye had an inherent sweet presence that I dont often hear from other preamps. Hmmm. I might have to try both and return the one that doesn’t work. ?? How else will I know for “Me?”
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I have a Bose Compact and a RedEye, but I don't bother with the RedEye much because the guitars sound good straight in without it.
My main guitars use magnetic pups, an arch top with Gibson Johnny Smith, and an LR Baggs M1passive for the flattops. Piezo pickups also sound good on their own too, so the impedance matching thing is already taken care of. I also have a T1, for extra inputs and effects, for duo and trio work etc., but often run without it. The RedEye does work well plugged into in the mic input of the Bose, which can give me another line input if needed. I'd recommend getting a T1 instead, though the RedEye is a great piece of gear. |
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When I gig with my Duo, my partner brings a mixer. So I only need to address my Solo gig needs. I will test the K&K tonight with my Fishman Platinum Pro EQ preamp. It has tons of EQ for tone shaping, so its probably all I need. But I recall the RedEye having an inherent sweet presence that I've only heard from a few preamps. ....and I never tried the RedEye with a K&K. I only tried it with Baggs Anthem or Taylor ES2. Both of which have their own internal active preamps. So the acid test will be using the passive K&K with my Fishman Platinum Pro EQ Preamp. Then I'll decide about trying a Red-eye Or Bright-eye.
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The nice thing about the RedEye is it’s treble control. Let’s you get the bite just right. The RedEye does impart a very clean quality to any instrument I’ve tried so far. Any little adjustments need are easily done on the mixer. The loop is great for integrating pedals and tunes without degradation.
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