Jad Freer LUCE

[EmmettC]

Been seeing a lot of stuff on social media about this, and the release is on the 20th, but I got an early access email today. I don't think I'll get one, I use a Noble, but could be ideal for a smaller board.

 

LUCE – light in Italian – is a studio-quality, transformer-based tube DI (Direct Injection) box; a unity-gain (1:1) tube preamplifier and active summing unit.

The main purpose of a DI box is to convert an unbalanced, high-impedance instrument signal into a balanced, low-impedance signal — allowing long cable runs without interference and enabling direct connection to a mixing console or studio interface.

Beyond that, LUCE also provides an additional unbalanced output that benefits from the tube circuit, plus an active summing stage that allows two instruments to be connected at once.
All in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format.

Inside the LUCE you’ll find one high-quality, low-noise ECC88/6922 tube and one OEP/Carnhill audio transformer, just like those found in legendary British consoles.

SPECIFICATIONS

[knicknack]

I have one on the way... loved my old Khan DI and somebody already posted some samples and it impressed me enough to want to hear it in person. Interested to compare to my Noble! Wondering if something like a Linden EQ in front of it will get very close indeed. 

[sambecker1]

I hadn't seen this but owning a Noble and a Khan DI I'd love to hear how it compares! @knicknack I'd love to hear your thoughts!

[walshy]

Well I do fancy one but I have just received the Nobelium from The Rev over in Australia with the new addition of a Jensen DI and I think its better than the Noble, and I have had a few of them. It may be the best Preamp DI I have had to date. Pic attached. The silver is the new V1 ( bought for a mate of mine ) and the gold is the one with the Jensen. It is simply magnificent.

 

I would love to hear what you think of the new Luce when it lands though still.

[EmmettC]

@walshy I keep checking your website for info on the Nobelium, What's the price for them?

Edited 1 hour ago by EmmettC

[tayste_2000]

https://jadfreeraudio.com/product/luce-transformer-based-tube-di/