johnbiffa Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Reducing my studio and live set ups so this great DI can go to a new home, I use it with either my Stoneham YI200 head or with my Vanderkley Aurora to FOH and it is a very real sounding DI, great for the Jameson sound or for your guitarist to nail Steve Cropper but it has a magic to it that I can only say needs to be heard compared with other either inbuilt DI or externals. The Acme Audio Motown DI WB-3 brings the exact character of the original 1960’s Motown DI box. The Acme Audio Motown DI WB-3 is built to exacting standards with the same materials as the original unit to recreate the unmistakable tone of those classic records. Unlike most similar units, the Motown DI Wolf Box-3 doesn’t exhibit Low-frequency magnetic saturation which makes it an ideal audio interface / level converter as well as giving providing your sound artillery with a piece of audio legend. Although Al Sutton painstakingly designed the unit to exacting standards, few modern appointments have been introduced, such as an improved variable attenuator to accommodate high-level input and a custom made rugged steel case. Specifically made transformers in these units are built by the original manufacturer after 35 years to provide the exact same performance true to the original. The original Motown DI was a significant part of the Motown sound and were designed by Edward Wolfdrum in the late 50’s were immediately loved by Motown greats for its unique and colourful distortion that can be heard on classic records becoming their signature sound. There are a number of great reviews on line and they rarely appear "preloved" and the price will include postage. Edited September 23, 2023 by johnbiffa 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassist_lewis Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) I always thought these were so cool 🤩 Edited September 19, 2023 by bassist_lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbiffa Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 And they are, really impressed but trying to take less to gigs these days and my Vanderkley and PJB's have great DI's but will miss it when I have the weighty Stoneham out !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiewharton Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 God, I want this. Alas, not enough pennies. Must resist... Glwts - heard great things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbiffa Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 It’s only money 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Is one of the two 'inputs' a 'through'...? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbiffa Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 You go in into 1 then out from other to head and obviously XLR to desk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoonyboy Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Looks interesting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 20 hours ago, johnbiffa said: You go in into 1 then out from other to head and obviously XLR to desk OK - Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge_bass Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Any trades or part-ex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbiffa Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 What are you thinking ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge_bass Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 19 hours ago, johnbiffa said: What are you thinking ? I’ll DM you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbiffa Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 It’s pending a cash sale, will message if anything changes but not looking for any more pedals 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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