Fat Bass Tone
Luce
TUBE DI
ACTIVE SUMMING
BALANCED XLR OUT
MADE IN ITALY
FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA
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Luce, which means "light" in Italian, is a studio-quality, transformer-based tube DI (Direct Injection) box; a unity-gain (1:1) tube preamplifier and active summing unit.
The main purpose of a DI box is to convert an unbalanced, high-impedance instrument signal into a balanced, low-impedance signal — allowing long cable runs without interference and enabling direct connection to a mixing console or studio interface.
Beyond that, Luce also provides an additional unbalanced output that benefits from the tube circuit, plus an active summing stage that allows two instruments to be connected at once.
All in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format.
Inside the Luce, you’ll find one high-quality, low-noise ECC88/6922 tube and one OEP/Carnhill audio transformer, just like those found in legendary British consoles.
Dimensions:
4.5" [11.4cm] Long
2.8" [7.2cm] Wide
1.7" [4.2cm] Deep
Weight: 0.9 Lbs [0.4 Kg]
Power Supply: 9 VDC
Power Consumption: 400 mA
Preamp Tubes: 1 x 6922/E88CC
Input Impedance: 4.7 MOhm
Output Impedance: 600 Ohm
Noise: -122dBV
Frequency Response: ±0.25 dB (20 Hz – 90 KHz)
Max Input/Output Level: +12 dBu
THD @ 1 KHZ, +12 dBu: 0.17%
Right Side
Left Side:
DI Out Side
PAD: Attenuates the input signal by -10 dBm. Engage if you experience unwanted saturation with high-output or line-level sources
LIFT: Reduces or eliminates hum/noise on the DI output by interrupting ground loops
DI OUT: Balanced XLR output, transformer-coupled placed after the full tube circuit.
The LUCE is a beautifully transparent and musical DI. It doesn’t drastically change your tone, it enhances it. My passive P-Bass immediately felt more alive, with rounder lows and a more organic response under the fingers.
The improvement is subtle but inspiring. Excellent build quality and completely quiet at normal playing levels. Highly recommended.
The LUCE is a beautifully transparent and musical DI. It doesn’t drastically change your tone, it enhances it. My passive P-Bass immediately felt more alive, with rounder lows and a more organic response under the fingers.
The improvement is subtle but inspiring. Excellent build quality and completely quiet at normal playing levels. Highly recommended.
I am running this at the end of my pedal board, either after a Jad Freer Capo, or after a Darkglass Anagran when more effects etc are needed. It really is fantastic and adds some magic to my tone.
