Red-Eye Preamp - Page 4

peanutavalon · #46 09-23-2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jonfields45

Assuming the typical PA TS 1/4" input, no. If you are not using the effects loop, then you can use the effects loop out with a standard 1/4" TS (mono) guitar cable. Otherwise you can use a XLR cable to go to an XLR PA input, or this cable:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...-pxf105-5-foot

Thanks ...will this choice from sweetwater yield the same results as if I am using the effects loop out on the pedal? Thanks

Br1ck · #47 09-23-2018, 03:00 PM

The quarter inch out from the RedEye (the FX loop out) will work fine. I did this all the time at open mics when there was just a guitar cord option. But you do loose some sound quality. Not a huge deal.

But since this thread started I've switched to SunnAudio. Others have too. You loose the boost switch, but gain a TRS quarter out as well as a bass control. Plus it just sounds better.

jonfields45 · #48 09-23-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by peanutavalon

Thanks ...will this choice from sweetwater yield the same results as if I am using the effects loop out on the pedal? Thanks

Yes, they are interchangeable according to the Red-Eye manual.

peanutavalon · #49 09-24-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Br1ck

The quarter inch out from the RedEye (the FX loop out) will work fine. I did this all the time at open mics when there was just a guitar cord option. But you do loose some sound quality. Not a huge deal.

But since this thread started I've switched to SunnAudio. Others have too. You loose the boost switch, but gain a TRS quarter out as well as a bass control. Plus it just sounds better.

does it get along with K&K as far as the whole impedance thing goes?

jonfields45 · #50 09-24-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by peanutavalon

does it get along with K&K as far as the whole impedance thing goes?

Perfect match and you can see in my signature I'm using it.

swarfrat · #51 09-24-2018, 11:37 AM

If you're looking for a simpler cheaper RedEye - the Radial SB-4 is phantom powered, small, has a switchable HPF and phase switch, a 5G input impedance, and runs about $80. I've tried it with my Guild which has their AP-1 preamp so it's already buffered and liked it. JJB install in progress this week.

peanutavalon · #52 09-24-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jonfields45

Perfect match and you can see in my signature I'm using it.

actually I was referring to the sunnaudio DI...does that match up too? thanks again for your help.

Br1ck · #53 09-24-2018, 01:48 PM

I had SunnAudio build me a blender DI in a box for my open mic. We've had it for several months now, and have run probably fifty different guitars through it. Many had K&K pickups. They sounded great. Even the cheapest undersaddle pickups in those $300 guitars show much improvement, we just turn the gain down.

The SunnAudio signature sound is just so studio quality.

We plug electric guitars into it too. Much less sterile than going direct to the board.

But Dazzos sound the very best.

Doug Young · #54 09-24-2018, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by peanutavalon

actually I was referring to the sunnaudio DI...does that match up too? thanks again for your help.

Impedance doesn't have to "match". What you need for K&Ks as well as most passive pickups is a high input impedance, 1M or more, usually. Beyond that, it really makes no difference. The Sunnaudio preamp has a high input impedance, as does almost any piece of gear you can find intended for acoustic instruments, and will work fine with K&Ks.

Groberts · #55 09-25-2018, 10:21 AM

I am configuring a new pedal board and decided to use the Red-Eye. I really love how clean it sounds and the clean boost is very natural and easy to adjust. I use that for acoustic solo's or quieter playing.

Here is a pic of a possible layout for my new acoustic pedal board. I might replace the tuner with a Shure GLXD wireless since it has a tuner built in as well.

The Kid! · #56 09-25-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Br1ck

The quarter inch out from the RedEye (the FX loop out) will work fine. I did this all the time at open mics when there was just a guitar cord option. But you do loose some sound quality. Not a huge deal.

But since this thread started I've switched to SunnAudio. Others have too. You loose the boost switch, but gain a TRS quarter out as well as a bass control. Plus it just sounds better.

Which SunnAudio pre do you use?

The Kid! · #57 09-25-2018, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Groberts

I am configuring a new pedal board and decided to use the Red-Eye. I really love how clean it sounds and the clean boost is very natural and easy to adjust. I use that for acoustic solo's or quieter playing.

Here is a pic of a possible layout for my new acoustic pedal board. I might replace the tuner with a Shure GLXD wireless since it has a tuner built in as well.

I'd put everything into the Red Eye loop.

Groberts · #58 09-25-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Kid!

I'd put everything into the Red Eye loop.

That is exactly what I plan to do! Thanks. (In proper signal order regardless of physical layout)

I have the ability to make my own Evidence audio monorail jumpers to connect the pedals in the logical sequence.