---
product_id: 13089288
title: "Red-Eye Instrument Preamplifier"
brand: "fire-eye development"
price: "6926 DH"
currency: MAD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Fire Eye Development"
url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/13089288-red-eye-instrument-preamplifier
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region: Morocco
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# Phantom power auto-switch Balanced XLR output, 600Ω 1MΩ high-impedance input Red-Eye Instrument Preamplifier

**Brand:** fire-eye development
**Price:** 6926 DH
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your tone, own the stage—Red-Eye means no compromises.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Red-Eye Instrument Preamplifier by fire-eye development
- **How much does it cost?** 6926 DH with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/13089288-red-eye-instrument-preamplifier)

## Best For

- fire-eye development enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fire-eye development brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure Analog Clarity:** Handmade, all-analog design ensures pristine, low-noise sound that pros trust.
- • **Seamless Integration:** ¼ inch input/output loop supports tuners, effects, or direct amp/PA connection.
- • **Instant Boost Control:** Dedicated boost button with volume knob lets your solos cut through the mix with ease.
- • **Tailored Tone Shaping:** Adjust treble on the fly to match your vibe, from warm to bright in seconds.
- • **Pro-Grade Connectivity:** Balanced XLR output drives long cables effortlessly—perfect for stage and studio.

## Overview

The Red-Eye Instrument Preamplifier is a meticulously handmade, all-analog DI and clean boost box designed for professional musicians seeking high-fidelity, low-noise amplification. Featuring a 1 million ohm high-impedance input, balanced low-impedance XLR output with phantom power auto-switch, and versatile tone controls including a boost button and treble adjustment, it delivers crystal-clear sound and reliable stage-ready connectivity. Compatible with guitars, banjos, violins, and more, the Red-Eye is a proven favorite among touring pros for its natural, full-bodied tone and rugged simplicity.

## Description

The Red-Eye is an all analog, handmade, high input impedance DI and clean boost. Designed and improved over the course of several years to meet the needs of performing musicians, the Red-Eye is crafted from the highest quality components available. Engineered by an electronics engineer with over 50 years of professional experience, the Red-Eye design focuses on high fidelity, low noise and simple plug and play performance. This no frills precision approach to amplification offers a truly satisfying experience for musicians and their audience.

Review: Great product and owner who stands behind it. - Not only is the Red-Eye a great sounding hand made preamp, but no way customer service could be any be better. Daren is great. I will buy lower priced equipment if I think I can get away with it, but your fundamental sound is something that you shouldn't compromise and I don't see how you can beat a Red-Eye combined with a K&K pickup. I play professionally and usually drag along 5-6 acoustics (K&K equipt**) to a gig. I have an awesome sound, in fact, the best I've ever heard in terms of a natural vibe. **The K&Ks are wired with under saddle piezos (Artec PP-607 or gfs), and embellished by a microphone clamped on my boom stand. Under saddle transducers are harsh, nasty and honky by themselves, but for some reason when wired with K&K it all goes away, and takes boominess out of the K&K low end. I also noticed increased clarity to the K&Ks which dominate the sound when wired together with the under saddle pickup. In addition, the configuration helps reduce feedback, which K&Ks alone are prone to, and increases your headroom so you can play at higher levels with clarity. the K&K jack lets you wire them stereo, which gives you additional control if you wish to run two channels. I did that for a while but found the balance very good wired mono in parallel so I skipped the hassle and run them mono now.
Review: Best Guitar Tone I've Ever Heard - Let me first preface this review by saying that I have been a full time touring professional, specializing in Merchandise Management for the past 5 years working for A-Z list artists/bands. I have heard countless acoustic guitar players in every sort of venue imaginable, using numerous different pieces of gear. I just recently ended a tour with Broadway Actress/Singer Idina Menzel. Show number one, her acoustic guitarist's sound immediately caught my attention. It was the clearest, fullest tone I had ever heard come through a PA. Mind you, Idina was performing in large theaters, outdoor amphitheaters, and mid-sized arenas around the country. As a guitar player myself, I had to find out what gear this player was using. I thought for sure his acoustic was being mic'd with a high end condenser or something similar. When I approached the guitar tech for the tour to investigate the acoustic set up, I was SHOCKED to hear that he was using only 3 pieces in his setup. A DI box, a polytune digital tuner, and this little black box called a RED-EYE. I couldn't believe the set up was so incredibly simple. That night, I purchased the RED-EYE and waited with school girl anticipation to get home and try it out at my church where I've been playing occasionally on Sunday mornings. Before I purchased the RED-EYE preamp, I was extremely disappointed with the sound I was getting out of my Taylor 214. It was thin and tinny, and honestly I was somewhat embarrassed to play it live. I've been using my RED EYE now for the last few weeks and I can tell you, I AM BLOWN AWAY by the tonal quality I am hearing out of my guitar all thanks to this preamp. The first time I played it live, our sounds guys instantly heard a difference and even spotted the RED EYE, raving about its reputation. If you haven't been getting the tone you've been needing out of your guitar, or are just looking to boost your guitar's sound, or any instrument for that matter, I STRONGLY URGE YOU to try this product out. I PROMISE you will not be disappointed.

## Features

- Input: high-impedance, 1 million ohms, maximum 1 volt peak-to-peak level.
- Low-impedance, balanced, XLR output, 600 ohms, will drive long cables to a mix-board, Automatically uses XLR Phantom Power, when available, instead of the battery.
- Boost button with volume control for amplifying solos.
- Treble control to boost or reduce treble.
- ¼ inch output and input for accessory loop, suitable for stomp-tuners or effects boxes or for output to on-stage guitar amps or PAs.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0089EUZ4A |
| Best Sellers Rank | #70,116 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #21 in Electric Guitar Preamps #21,737 in Music Recording Equipment |
| Color Name | Black, Red |
| Compatible Devices | Banjo, Double Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Violin |
| Connector Type | XLR, 1/4" Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (99) |
| Date First Available | June 6, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10 ounces |
| Item model number | 4308826004 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Output Wattage | 600 Watts |
| Package Dimensions | 6.7 x 4.4 x 3.3 inches |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fire-Eye Development
- **Color:** Black, Red
- **Compatible Devices:** Banjo, Double Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Violin
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Output Wattage:** 600 Watts

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product and owner who stands behind it.
*by R***E on July 4, 2019*

Not only is the Red-Eye a great sounding hand made preamp, but no way customer service could be any be better. Daren is great. I will buy lower priced equipment if I think I can get away with it, but your fundamental sound is something that you shouldn't compromise and I don't see how you can beat a Red-Eye combined with a K&K pickup. I play professionally and usually drag along 5-6 acoustics (K&K equipt**) to a gig. I have an awesome sound, in fact, the best I've ever heard in terms of a natural vibe. **The K&Ks are wired with under saddle piezos (Artec PP-607 or gfs), and embellished by a microphone clamped on my boom stand. Under saddle transducers are harsh, nasty and honky by themselves, but for some reason when wired with K&K it all goes away, and takes boominess out of the K&K low end. I also noticed increased clarity to the K&Ks which dominate the sound when wired together with the under saddle pickup. In addition, the configuration helps reduce feedback, which K&Ks alone are prone to, and increases your headroom so you can play at higher levels with clarity. the K&K jack lets you wire them stereo, which gives you additional control if you wish to run two channels. I did that for a while but found the balance very good wired mono in parallel so I skipped the hassle and run them mono now.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Guitar Tone I've Ever Heard
*by D***S on September 21, 2015*

Let me first preface this review by saying that I have been a full time touring professional, specializing in Merchandise Management for the past 5 years working for A-Z list artists/bands. I have heard countless acoustic guitar players in every sort of venue imaginable, using numerous different pieces of gear. I just recently ended a tour with Broadway Actress/Singer Idina Menzel. Show number one, her acoustic guitarist's sound immediately caught my attention. It was the clearest, fullest tone I had ever heard come through a PA. Mind you, Idina was performing in large theaters, outdoor amphitheaters, and mid-sized arenas around the country. As a guitar player myself, I had to find out what gear this player was using. I thought for sure his acoustic was being mic'd with a high end condenser or something similar. When I approached the guitar tech for the tour to investigate the acoustic set up, I was SHOCKED to hear that he was using only 3 pieces in his setup. A DI box, a polytune digital tuner, and this little black box called a RED-EYE. I couldn't believe the set up was so incredibly simple. That night, I purchased the RED-EYE and waited with school girl anticipation to get home and try it out at my church where I've been playing occasionally on Sunday mornings. Before I purchased the RED-EYE preamp, I was extremely disappointed with the sound I was getting out of my Taylor 214. It was thin and tinny, and honestly I was somewhat embarrassed to play it live. I've been using my RED EYE now for the last few weeks and I can tell you, I AM BLOWN AWAY by the tonal quality I am hearing out of my guitar all thanks to this preamp. The first time I played it live, our sounds guys instantly heard a difference and even spotted the RED EYE, raving about its reputation. If you haven't been getting the tone you've been needing out of your guitar, or are just looking to boost your guitar's sound, or any instrument for that matter, I STRONGLY URGE YOU to try this product out. I PROMISE you will not be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality unit but tone is bright
*by O***U on December 14, 2024*

Tone is a very personal thing but after all the reviews I hoped this would be warmer with my Martin DM dreadnought and K&K pickups. A bit too bright so I replaced it with a Fishman platinum stage for a full sound.

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