The acoustic guitar's tone can evoke both comfort and deep emotions. The essence of being “unplugged” has long been a staple in rock music, with Seattle's grunge legends elevating the unplugged sound to iconic status on MTV. While often associated with classical music, the acoustic guitar also plays a vital role for rock and blues musicians, particularly in alternative and folk genres. For rock guitarists, mastering acoustic techniques and tones is essential.
Animals Pedal introduces the Firewood Acoustic D.I. MK II, an all-in-one active DI pedal designed for both acoustic and electric guitars, serving as a central component of your pedal setup for live performances and practice sessions. Built with discrete analog circuits, the FADI preserves your natural tone and subtle tonal nuances, delivering your sound accurately to mixers and amplifiers. Its compact and user-friendly design features a meticulously tuned three-band equalizer that allows you to seamlessly blend your sound with the music. You can easily switch the EQ on and off using the footswitch. The FADI offers a warm and balanced tone that pairs beautifully with nylon string acoustic/electrics and can introduce shimmering high-end ethereal tones that shine in vocal and full band settings. The three EQ bands target crucial acoustic guitar frequency ranges, with a boost/cut of +/- 15db at 3.5kHz, 800Hz, and 180Hz for the HIGH MID and LOW controls. These bands not only enhance your tone but also help manage low and low-mid feedback by reducing those frequencies during live performances or recordings.
The GAIN control activates with BOOST ON, allowing for light saturation that adds power, clarity, and a commanding presence to your acoustic guitar sound in the mix. Located on the left side of the FADI is an effects loop, enabling you to incorporate other effects like chorus and delay while using an acoustic guitar or as a boost pedal. The balanced XLR output makes it simple to send your signal directly to the mixer, providing an excellent signal for sound engineers. You can power the Firewood Acoustic DI using 48v phantom power, which is particularly useful in smaller or outdoor venues where power outlets may be limited. If you choose to use an adapter, the FADI comes with a DC OUT jack for easily daisy-chaining power to other pedals.
The Firewood is not just a highly functional pedal; its high-headroom discrete analog circuitry delivers a genuine and organic acoustic guitar sound. Feel free to increase the gain for a more edgy and rock-infused “electric/acoustic” style without any unwanted harmonics or artifacts. The FADI consistently produces warm and rich acoustic guitar tones, capturing every detail. Even on stage, the Firewood can provide a tone that closely resembles that of an acoustic guitar recorded with a microphone in a studio setting. Elevate your acoustic performance with the Animals Pedal Firewood Acoustic D.I. MK II.
