REDDI ALL TUBE DIRECT BOX
© 2012 Adesign Audio
Thought you’d always need your amp for a great tone? Well the REDDI is your standalone
solution for a world class bass sound.
A bold statement, yes, but one of many just like it said of The A-Design’s Audio REDDI all-tube DI by an ever increasing
number of professional bassists and recording professionals (see below). Designed and built by former career studio
bassists, the REDDI has been hailed by engineer and bassist alike as the best-sounding DI around. Inspired by the glorious
sound of the Ampeg B-15 tube bass amp, its 6N1-P tube-driven amplifier feeds signal directly into a hefty custom output
transformer, which is key to providing a harmonically rich tone. Its wide-bandwidth design from 20Hz to 60kHz reduces in-
band phase shift, which results in greater detail and realism in the audible spectrum. Another big plus of its wide-bandwidth
design is the prevention of LF phase shifts by maintaining a linear response extending below the audible bass range, which
is the secret to achieving a big, full sound.
Complementing its distinctive bright red steel chassis, the A-Designs Audio REDDI has a front-panel Neutrik XLR/1/4”
combo input jack, balanced XLR output, and a 1/4” thru-put, for those who desire the reassurance of sending signal to a
bass amp (before they wind up discarding the miked track and go with the REDDI track alone). There is also a 0-16dB-gain
control on the front panel as well. Take note, the REDDI is not a high-gain device. Gain has been carefully designed and
controlled in order to avoid the slightest compromise to sound quality. Finishing up the front panel is an extremely bright blue
LED power indicator. The exceptional brightness of the LED was intentionally provided for easy visual confirmation that the
REDDI is powered on, and also to temporarily blind annoying A&R reps lingering in the control room. On the back panel are
toggle switches for power and ground lift, along with the REDDI’s IEC power connector.
Not just for bass, the REDDI’s all-tube circuitry can enhance the character of any instrument run through it; with an airy top
end to go with the full, rich mids and bass it also imparts. That’s why Grammy-winning producer Ted Perlman (Chicago, Bob
Dylan, Burt Bacharach, Elton John) runs all his guitars through the REDDI. And as long as we’re on the subject, the ever-
increasing list of world-class bassists and engineers who rely on the REDDI includes notable bass players, such as Reggie
Hamilton, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Viktor Krauss, Jamiroquai’s Paul Turner, Steve Bailey, Don Boyette, Carlitos del Puerto,
and Millard Powers of Counting Crows; along with producer-engineers such as Tony Sheppard, Dylan Dresdow, Ross
Hogarth, Billy Bush, Ronan Chris Murphy, and Russ Long.
In fact, you can read below what those industry giants are saying about the A-Designs REDDI. And once you listen to the
audio examples at BassTasters REDDI Audio Clips, you’ll also find that the REDDI speaks quite eloquently for itself:
REDDI FEATURES:
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All-tube direct box with custom output transformer
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Ultra wide frequency range (20Hz-60kHz)
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Neutrik input connector, balanced XLR out, and 1/4” thru jack
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Inspired by the Ampeg B-15
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Clean and airy high end, warmth, transparency, and ultra high-quality sound
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Level control
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Ground lift
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Ultra bright blue LED on/off lamp
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Zero-feedback loop design
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Massive, custom-wound transformers
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6NI-P tube
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Low-Z, transformer-balanced output
REDDI SPECIFICATIONS:
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Frequency Response 20Hz – 60kHz
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Input impedance: 1M ohm
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Gain range: 16dB
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Noise (EIN): -126dB
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Output impedance: 600 ohm
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Maximum level: +22dBu
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Distortion THD: > .08 @ 1kHz
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Power Requirements: 100/120/230VAC – 42W
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Dimensions (W x H x D) 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 14-1/2”
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Weight 10 lb. (4.54 kg.)
REDDI Documentation
REDDI OWNER’S MANUAL
Read what the industry is saying about the A-Designs Audio REDDI:
“I didn’t use an amp at all. I used only the REDDI and it sounded really, really nice.” — Justin Meldal-Johnsen, bassist with
Beck
“The sound of the REDDI all-tube direct box on my bass and guitars is dramatic. When people come in and listen, they just
go “WOW what’s that? What did you do to get that sound?” “It not only delivers on bass and keys, but just out and out kills
on acoustic guitars with pickups. It puts something on the sound that makes them jump and be present in the mix without
that “electric-type” sound.” — Ted Perlman, Grammy Award-winning producer, engineer, musician (Bob Dylan, Chicago,
Elton John, Burt Bacharach).
“Now, the REDDI is my favorite DI and definitely my go-to on bass.” — Dylan Dresdow (Black Eyed Peas), Grammy Award
nominee, Tech Award nominee, engineer.
“If it needs to be really clean, then I’ll just use the REDDI.” — Viktor Krauss, bassist for Lyle Lovett
“The New REDDI DI from A Designs kicks ass… — Ross Hogarth, Grammy Award-winning producer, engineer, mixer
“REDDI’s first outing was on an active bass. The bass player’s head turned as soon as he heard his instrument in the
phones. It was an instant hit both in and out of the control room.” — Kevin Becka, Mix Magazine
“The best way I can describe what REDDI adds is dimension. It reveals a wide range of harmonics in a source, with an
excellent translation of an instrument’s character. It doesn’t have to be blended with an amp signal to sound good. I tried it
with electric guitar and bass as well as a synthesizer, and found the REDDI to perform impressively on every source.” —
Frank Moldstad, Digital Pro Sound.
