A single-channel solid-state instrument preamp with 3-band EQ and a transformer-balanced output. It takes guitars, basses or keyboards directly, no DI box needed.
Overview
The A-Designs KGB-ITF is a solid-state instrument preamp. It takes a guitar, bass or keyboard straight in, so a separate DI box isn't needed. It has a single channel and a 3-band EQ with ±12dB of gain. The bass control is centered at 200Hz. The output is a +4dB transformer-balanced line-level signal, which suggests it's meant for professional studio or live use where clean signal routing is critical. Current retail listings price it at $745.00.
Design
The KGB-ITF uses a solid-state circuit with an output transformer. That gives it the balanced line-level output and likely shapes its tone. The design keeps the signal path simple and direct, and in certain setups it can replace both a DI box and a mic preamp. The 3-band EQ sits on the front panel, with the bass band fixed at 200Hz.
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