Fuchs Audio Technology has recently launched their first product in a new series of studio and sound reinforcement gear, the FTDI-1. The company is also working on developing a microphone preamp and other studio and professional sound products.
Andy, with over 40 years of experience as a musician and in servicing guitar and bass amps for clients ranging from Carlos Santana to Jimmy Herring and jazz legends like Dave Stryker and Vic Juris, is behind Fuchs Audio Technology. The company boasts an impressive list of reviews and endorsements spanning two decades.
The FTDI-1 stands out among tube DI units by combining tube warmth with a compact design, making it ideal for pedalboards powered by 9-volt power. It utilizes a switch-mode power supply to increase the incoming 9 volts to 300 volts, ensuring the tube runs at proper “True High Voltage.” The unit features a 12AX7 tube and comes with selected low noise Ruby Tubes. At a price of $599.00 MAP, it is one of the most affordable options on the market.
The FTDI-1 includes a quarter-inch input, a buffered “through” output, as well as an Edcor transformer balanced output, all connected via Neutrik connectors. Despite its small design, it has a window that lights up to display the audio tube and is powered by a regulated switch-mode power supply that can work with any pedal power supply capable of delivering 500ma at 9 volts. Overall, the FTDI-1 is a small yet powerful piece of equipment that offers great sound quality without compromising on space or noise levels.