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Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
Pretty much what it says on the tin -- I am wondering if there is a small form-factor re-amp box commercially available. I currently have two Radial ProRMP passive re-amp boxes, which I LOVE -- but, they are not what I would call lightweight.
I need two of these boxes for use with my modular synth for rehearsals and gigging, so weight is a big factor. The issue I am having is that the signal coming out of my modular is too hot for outboard guitar pedals.
I need two of these boxes for use with my modular synth for rehearsals and gigging, so weight is a big factor. The issue I am having is that the signal coming out of my modular is too hot for outboard guitar pedals.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
I haven't done an exhaustive search for lightweight reamp boxes or anything, but if you have a soldering iron, this kit is pretty small/light:
https://www.diyrecordingequipment.com/products/l2a
weigh: 6.9 ounces
length: 10.5 cm / 4"
width: 7 cm / 2.5"
Height: 4.5 cm / 1.5"
Ultra simple build if you care to do a little soldering.
https://www.diyrecordingequipment.com/products/l2a
weigh: 6.9 ounces
length: 10.5 cm / 4"
width: 7 cm / 2.5"
Height: 4.5 cm / 1.5"
Ultra simple build if you care to do a little soldering.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
Yes, the Orchid kit is excellent but if you are handy with a solder iron, a couple of these..
https://www.rapidonline.com/Vigortronix ... usQAvD_BwE
And a 10k pot and you are done. In fact that transformer is a bit TOO good! Google more and you could get cheaper.
Dave.
https://www.rapidonline.com/Vigortronix ... usQAvD_BwE
And a 10k pot and you are done. In fact that transformer is a bit TOO good! Google more and you could get cheaper.
Dave.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
There are quite a few to choose from, but I found DAV's DI/Reamp box to be decent and sturdy, yet lightweight.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
ef37a wrote:Yes, the Orchid kit is excellent but if you are handy with a solder iron, a couple of these..
https://www.rapidonline.com/Vigortronix ... usQAvD_BwE
And a 10k pot and you are done. In fact that transformer is a bit TOO good! Google more and you could get cheaper.
Dave.
I built 8 of those into a box in 1976 to make a stagebox/multicore for an HH Stereo 12 mixer. No idea why but I guess the mics we had borrowed were unbalanced and, being borrowed we couldn't mod them. We were about to do a production of "Hair" (The NW amateur premier).
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
Assuming you can spare some space in your modular aren't there a few options in Eurorack?
I can't remember them all but a quick google showed up this Strymon module https://www.strymon.net/products/aa1/ and I think there's a mixer module thats aux sends work with pedals iirc.
That is of course assuming you can spare some space and you're using eurorack...
If not, perhaps look at some inline cable converters if you're really looking at saving space? I've looked into it before and they use miniature transformers, think Shure do some. Could be wrong but worth checking out.
I can't remember them all but a quick google showed up this Strymon module https://www.strymon.net/products/aa1/ and I think there's a mixer module thats aux sends work with pedals iirc.
That is of course assuming you can spare some space and you're using eurorack...
If not, perhaps look at some inline cable converters if you're really looking at saving space? I've looked into it before and they use miniature transformers, think Shure do some. Could be wrong but worth checking out.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
Kayvon wrote:Assuming you can spare some space in your modular aren't there a few options in Eurorack?
I can't remember them all but a quick google showed up this Strymon module https://www.strymon.net/products/aa1/ and I think there's a mixer module thats aux sends work with pedals iirc.
That is of course assuming you can spare some space and you're using eurorack...
If not, perhaps look at some inline cable converters if you're really looking at saving space? I've looked into it before and they use miniature transformers, think Shure do some. Could be wrong but worth checking out.
You can indeed find some very small, very cheap transformers but I don't know the levels involved? Unlike guitars, synths go down pretty low and so OP might need something a bit "hi fi"?
Dave.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
I have a Palmer Daccapo - its pretty dinky and light
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
As Ben is in New York, he'd probably prefer units that can be sourced easily in the US.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
Wow, thanks for all of the great replies! I will parse through them this evening.
I am in NYC, but I am not opposed to ordering overseas if it's the right thing for the job!
I am in NYC, but I am not opposed to ordering overseas if it's the right thing for the job!
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
Forgot all about the AA.1!Kayvon wrote:Assuming you can spare some space in your modular aren't there a few options in Eurorack?
I can't remember them all but a quick google showed up this Strymon module https://www.strymon.net/products/aa1/ and I think there's a mixer module thats aux sends work with pedals iirc.
That is of course assuming you can spare some space and you're using eurorack...
If not, perhaps look at some inline cable converters if you're really looking at saving space? I've looked into it before and they use miniature transformers, think Shure do some. Could be wrong but worth checking out.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
https://reverb.com/item/70186-saturnworks-reamp-pedal
This is a very light & sturdy box. Surprisingly affordable too. Same form factor as a regular guitar pedal. They're handmade in Davis, CA (near Sacramento). Totally passive too, so no need to bring a power supply.
This is a very light & sturdy box. Surprisingly affordable too. Same form factor as a regular guitar pedal. They're handmade in Davis, CA (near Sacramento). Totally passive too, so no need to bring a power supply.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
That looks great, thanks!noblesavages wrote:https://reverb.com/item/70186-saturnworks-reamp-pedal
This is a very light & sturdy box. Surprisingly affordable too. Same form factor as a regular guitar pedal. They're handmade in Davis, CA (near Sacramento). Totally passive too, so no need to bring a power supply.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
So, I totally forgot that my Doepfer Amplifier will also act as an attenuator! Going to try that. If it works, I can get a couple more for a fraction of the cost of these other solutions, and they take up only 4HP each.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
In my amateur home studio experiments the impedance matching does make a real difference and makes things a lot easier to dial in.
In my case I was re-amping in order to overdrive inputs and I found I could make finer adjustments around the sweet spot of different bits of gear. I'd recommend ponying up for the impedance matching gear to at least see
In my case I was re-amping in order to overdrive inputs and I found I could make finer adjustments around the sweet spot of different bits of gear. I'd recommend ponying up for the impedance matching gear to at least see

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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
Thanks for the additional comments!
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
Kayvon wrote:In my amateur home studio experiments the impedance matching does make a real difference and makes things a lot easier to dial in.
In my case I was re-amping in order to overdrive inputs and I found I could make finer adjustments around the sweet spot of different bits of gear. I'd recommend ponying up for the impedance matching gear to at least see
What are the impedances you are "matching" and what exactly do you mean by "match"?
Any chance of comparative clips at the various "Zeds"?
Dave.
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Re: Looking for small form-factor re-amp boxes
ef37a wrote:Kayvon wrote:In my amateur home studio experiments the impedance matching does make a real difference and makes things a lot easier to dial in.
In my case I was re-amping in order to overdrive inputs and I found I could make finer adjustments around the sweet spot of different bits of gear. I'd recommend ponying up for the impedance matching gear to at least see
What are the impedances you are "matching" and what exactly do you mean by "match"?
Any chance of comparative clips at the various "Zeds"?
Dave.
Would it surprise you to hear that one of my favoured adages is "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing" ?
Mrs Clinton's office has got back to me and it seems I did not 'mis-speak' but was in fact just talking booboo.
I need to re-read what exactly my Little Labs Redeye is doing impedance-wise when I put it in between my soundcard and these various guitar inputs.
Suffice for me to say I find it beneficial to have the reamp box connected versus just attenuating levels using my mixer. I can then make finer gain adjustments to dial in exactly what level of distortion I want.
How that exactly relates to impedance I don't understand I'll refrain from gabbling in the future apologies all.
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