Fuchs Audio Technology has recently released the FTDI-1, which is the first in a series of studio and sound reinforcement products that they have in the works. Their upcoming lineup includes a mic preamp and other studio and pro-sound products that are currently in development.
Andy, who has decades of experience as a working musician, has also been servicing and tweaking guitar and bass amps for many well-known clients ranging from Carlos Santana to Jimmy Herring, and jazz legends like Dave Stryker and Vic Juris for over 40 years. Fuchs has an impressive list of reviews and endorsers over the past 20 years.
The Fuchs FT-DI is a tube DI unit that provides tube warmth in a compact size that is ideal for pedalboards and runs on 9-volt power. The unit uses a switch mode power supply to increase the incoming 9 volts to 300 volts, ensuring the tube runs at the proper “True High Voltage.” It features the widely used 12AX7 tube and ships with selected low-noise Ruby Tubes. The FTDI-1 is made in America and is one of the most affordable units in the market at $599.00 MAP.
The FTDI-1 includes a quarter-inch input and a ¼” buffered “through” output, as well as an Edcor transformer balanced output, all with Neutrik connectors. Despite its small and lightweight design, the unit features a lit window that displays the 12AX7 audio tube. It is powered by a regulated switch-mode power supply, making it compatible with any pedal power supply that can provide 500ma at 9 volts. Overall, the FTDI-1 is small, cool-running, low-noise, and delivers a musical sound.
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