Nov 2, 2010 12:20 PM

As the AES convention in San Francisco approaches, we thought we’d give Mix readers a sneak peak of some of the new products launching at the show. Jonathan Little of Little Labs announces Redeye 3-D phantom vintage transformer direct box and re-amping tool, an improved major revision of the company’s Little Labs Redeye.

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For easy, accurate re-amping, Redeye 3-D lets users simultaneously listen through their entire recording chain, from Redeye 3-D direct box, to mic pre to DAW (or tape machine), to Redeye 3-D routed to a guitar amp. In DI (direct box) mode, the instrument/re-amp out on the front of the Redeye 3-D works as a thru signal so you can simultaneously feed your guitar amp while supplying a signal from the rear XLR to your mic pre and DAW or tape machine. In re-amp mode, the instrument/re-amp out on the front of the Redeye 3-D signal comes from the line-level output of the DAW or tape machine (converted to hi-Z guitar-level signal) to feed your guitar amp.

The heart of the original Red Eye was a Little Labs custom-wound transformer. This transformer was chosen for its sonic characteristics and is made with the same core material and winding technique as the UTC transformers found in many classic pro audio devices. Redeye 3-D uses two of these transformers for simultaneous direct box/re-amping applications.

Redeye 3-D also adds a high-quality, phantom-powered, high-impedance (10M-ohm) instrument buffer. When using the Redeye with sensitive passive or piezo pickups, this buffer stage prevents tonal changes. Those who use active pickups or prefer the sound of a passive direct box still have the option of passively plugging into the Redeye 3-D direct box, as in the original Redeye. Additonally, several Redeyes can be daisy-chained to feed multiple amps or pedals.

Redeye 3-D makes its AES debut in San Francisco at booth #608.

Find out more information about Little Labs Redeye 3D.

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