EQ / Preamp (Acoustic guitar preamp / DI with compressor) · $149
The Carvin Audio KOA Acoustic Guitar Preamp is an analog acoustic guitar preamp / DI with compressor pedal, with BLEND; BASS; MID; FREQ (mid sweep 100Hz-2.5kHz); TREBLE; VOLUME; COMP THRESHOLD; COMP STRENGTH; INPUT GAIN controls. From $149.
| Category | EQ / Preamp (Acoustic guitar preamp / DI with compressor) |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | BLEND; BASS; MID; FREQ (mid sweep 100Hz-2.5kHz); TREBLE; VOLUME; COMP THRESHOLD; COMP STRENGTH; INPUT GAIN |
| Switches | GND LIFT; -10dB input attenuation |
| Footswitches | 3 (COMPRESSOR in/out, MUTE in/out, PREAMP in/bypass) |
| Bypass | true bypass |
| True bypass | Yes |
| I/O | 1/4-inch instrument in; 1/4-inch main out; balanced XLR direct out; effects loop send/return; THRU/TUNER out (unaffected by MUTE) |
| Power | 9V DC center-negative (90-230VAC 50-60Hz supply included) |
| Power draw | 50 mA |
| Battery power | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6" W x 5.5" D x 2.5" H |
| Weight | 2 lb |
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