INTRODUCTION
A Designs Audio
Instruction m anual for REDDI
Edition 1.5
January 2007
Welcome to the Analog Sound of the REDDI. This is an all tube product, and there are some basics you
should come to understand before using for the first time.
Tubes are a component that have specialized and unique features. If you are a "pre" or baby boomer,
born before 1957, you may recall using tubes in various products, such as radios, amplifiers, and
televisions. So, this is just to refresh your memory. If you are a "post" baby boomer, this could be your
first experience with tubes, so please pay close attention! (You will be tested at the end of this manual).
Tubes are most efficient and effective when "warmed up." This means, upon starting the REDDI, you
should allow the tubes to become fully heated before attempting to operate. The minimum amount of
warm up time is approximately five minutes.
Set up your instrumentation layout before powering up the REDDI. Plug in your instrument while the unit
is off. This will prevent unwanted noise such as "pops." The same applies while you shut down. Allow
a minimum of 15 seconds for the power to drain from the tubes properly. Then you can unplug your
instrument.
Properly ventilate to avoid overheating! Too much heat will reduce the life-span of your tubes.
A Designs has scoured the earth for the perfect combination of tubes for this unique quality sound. Go
ahead, get started. Read the following pages carefully to become acquainted with the warmth and clarity
that the REDDI can deliver to your recordings.
Please feel free to email A Designs via the website with any creative applications for the use of the
REDDI. We may just include your suggestion on our website!
Congratulations on the purchase of your REDDI!
Most of all have fun.
Peter Montessi, President
A Designs
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