douglas81 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) [color="#FF0000"]SOLD[/color] ADL 300-G stereo tube DI. Excellent condition. I will consider offers around the $375 / £230 mark and will ship worldwide at a reasonable price, If you're serious, make me an offer. For more info: [url="http://www.anthonydemarialabs.com/products.html#ADL300GDI"]Products[/url] And a (bassist oriented) video here: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da9DpI8sk9g"]YouTube - Anthony DeMaria Labs ADL300G Stereo Tube DI[/url] NB - Currently has a UK plug and is set up for 220V use. The unit can accept 100, 120, 220 230 or 240 volts at 10 watts, so using it anywhere with 100-120-V, you'll need to replace the fuse (which is easily done, as there's a little removable compartment on the back of the chassis). Edited August 21, 2009 by douglas81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas81 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 See pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Can I see some shots of the back please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas81 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='574148' date='Aug 19 2009, 01:43 PM']Can I see some shots of the back please.[/quote] Yes, 2 mins, and I'll just go and take one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tayste_2000 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 OK thanks, I'll do a bit of research and get back to you. Don't suppose you've ever directly compared this to a Summit TD-100? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas81 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 And here's an mp3 of an Overwater Progress III six-string into this very DI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas81 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='574222' date='Aug 19 2009, 02:30 PM']Don't suppose you've ever directly compared this to a Summit TD-100?[/quote] Strangely enough, yes I have directly compared this to the Summit TD-100, as well as the Millennia TD-1 and REDDI. I found this to be the cleanest while still retaining that nice tube character. The Millennia was also great, but almost too clean, even with the tube engaged. The Summit was okay, but I just found it to be nothing special. The REDDI was nice, but in the end, I felt this unit just had something that made me keep coming back for more. I went through a phase of trying to find the perfect DI for a very critical recording project, hence all the experience with high end DIs. This DI isn't made any more, but it was designed by one of the best in the business - Fred Forssell - who, if the name isn't familiar to you, is very highly regarded in the pro audio world. According to the website, ADL still support this unit, so if you ever have any problems/questions, they will be able to help. Cheers, Douglas. P.S. really hoping to sell this very quickly to pay the rent at the end of the month, so if you're serious, PM me with an offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Ok just got a few more questions if you don't mind. Is it possible to cascade the channels into each other? Are the outputs line or instrument level? Is the DI protected from Phantom Power? (Say some numpty soundman turns it on live is the box going to explode?) Is this robust enough for live use? It will be racked of course Does it get particularly hot during a 2 hour running period? Edited August 19, 2009 by tayste_2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas81 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='574331' date='Aug 19 2009, 03:45 PM']Ok just got a few more questions if you don't mind. Is it possible to cascade the channels into each other? Are the outputs line or instrument level? Is the DI protected from Phantom Power? (Say some numpty soundman turns it on live is the box going to explode?) Is this robust enough for live use? It will be racked of course Does it get particularly hot during a 2 hour running period?[/quote] Is it possible to cascade the channels into each other? If you mean mix down to one channel, no. But, you quite simply accomplish this with some sort of blender. Are the outputs line or instrument level? There are two outputs for each channel - one a balanced XLR (labelled "MIC OUT") for traditional DI style use, the other a jack output (labelled "TO AMP"), for connecting directly to your amplifier. This "TO AMP" output also has an additional gain knob, if you need a bit more juice. I have used it very successfully both as a studio DI (i.e. straight to the mixing console/desk) and as part of a live rig, direct to my Schertler PUB 280 powered speaker. Is this robust enough for live use? Yes, definitely. All metal construction and built to last. Does it get particularly hot during a 2 hour running period? Warm, but definitely not hot. Hope that helps. Douglas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Cascade I meant Bass into ch1 then output (tube) into ch2 Would that work? So the gain knob show is purely for the output level of the line out? So by turning this gain knob to full does it distort or just send a really hot signal out? Or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas81 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='574378' date='Aug 19 2009, 04:18 PM']Cascade I meant Bass into ch1 then output (tube) into ch2 Would that work? So the gain knob show is purely for the output level of the line out? So by turning this gain knob to full does it distort or just send a really hot signal out? Or both?[/quote] Cascade I meant Bass into ch1 then output (tube) into ch2 Would that work? Man, you are really putting me through my paces! He he. Well, I tried it and it works no problem. I think (but it my be psychoacoustics at play here!) it sounds really tubey and warm. More pronounced tube compression. Hmm. Nice idea you had there! So the gain knob show is purely for the output level of the line out? Yes, it is engaged when the "THRU TUBE" switch is on. So by turning this gain knob to full does it distort or just send a really hot signal out? Or both? Sends a really hot signal. No distortion as such, but, in theory, more tubeyness, I suppose, as it's the tubes are doing more work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas81 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 If this doesn't sell by 5pm tomorrow (Friday), I'll likely be withdrawing it from sale (as I'm only selling it to cover some bills due before the end of the month!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Damn you Ermmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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