This product has been discontinued and is no longer shipping. Manufacturing specs and user information is provided below for owners of the product.

Firefly Tube Direct Box

Part # R800 2020 00

About the Firefly

  • 12AX7 tube drive and class-A front end
  • Dual inputs with separate gain & remote switching
  • Drag control load correction for optimal tone
  • Variable output connects directly to a PA

The Firefly™ is a studio quality direct box that combines the clarity and detail of an active DI with a tube drive circuit that provides vintage warmth and pleasing harmonics to any instrument.

Firefly Applications

Switching between passive & active basses

The Firefly is equipped with two inputs and level controls to make switching between active and passive basses easy. Add the JR2 remote control for added switching convenience.

Firefly with an acoustic guitar and mandolin

The Firefly is perfectly suited for doubling on stage using two acoustic instruments. The 4 meg-ohm piezo input enables direct connection without a preamp.

Using the Firefly with an upright bass

Whether you are connecting via a pickup/preamp combination or just direct from the passive piezo, the Firefly is perfect for string instruments. Use the variable high-pass filter to eliminate low frequency resonance and feedback.